Bel-Air founder’s 1928 mansion bought for $5.5m now asks $32.5 million
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Tue, 15 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India05:30first to report
A 1928 mansion built for Alphonzo Bell, the oil businessman who helped create Bel-Air, is now listed for $32.5 million. Michael Wexler bought the Los Angeles home for $5.5 million in 2010 and spent years restoring it. The 10,600-square-foot property now has seven bedrooms, a theatre, pool, wine cellar and 26 newly planted redwood sequoias.
- Times of India19:25
Alphonzo Bell's stunning 1928 Bel-Air estate has hit the market with a hefty price tag of $32.5 million. After purchasing the mansion for $5.5 million over a decade ago, the owner has meticulously completed a five-year restoration project. This exquisite Spanish-style residence harmonizes original architectural details with modern luxuries, creating a perfect sanctuary that embodies both historical charm and contemporary elegance.
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:00
“E questa è la maxi storia di come la mia vita è cambiata, capovolta, sottosopra sia finita”. Se anche voi avete voglia di vedere la vostra vita “capovolta, sottosopra”, come recitava una delle sigle televisive più riconoscibili degli anni Novanta, c’è una possibilità. Decisamente alla portata di pochissimi: bisogna volare a Los Angeles, raggiungere il […] L'articolo In vendita la villa di “Willy, il principe di Bel-Air”: costa 23 milioni di dollari (e non si trova davvero a Bel-Air) proviene...
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- Times of India08:30
Peter Thiel, the billionaire entrepreneur, has acquired Casa Encantada in Bel-Air for a staggering $130 million during a foreclosure auction. Listed originally for inflated prices by owner Gary Winnick, this luxurious estate boasts a rich history dating back to 1938, showcasing the classic Old Hollywood style and offering stunning views of the Bel-Air Country Club.
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World16:22
The 1938 mansion, Casa Encantada, once belonged to Conrad Hilton and was sold at foreclosure auction Tech billionaire Peter Thiel has been revealed as the new owner of a storied Bel-Air estate that quietly sold in July for a staggering $130m. The 1938 mansion, Casa Encantada, was sold at an open-air foreclosure auction in Pomona, with the name of the buyer kept under wraps for months. The winning bid is now revealed to have come from a limited liability company linked to the venture capitalist...
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- Times of India07:47
In a bold move, Jonathan Kelly, the mastermind behind the beloved Squishmallows, has listed his lavish Bel-Air estate for approximately $38 million. After purchasing the property for $26 million in 2023 merely as an investment, this magnificent 16,850-square-foot mansion comes with exquisite amenities and is positioned on a golf course. Having previously generated impressive rental income, the listing is poised to attract high rollers in the upscale L.A. property market.
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- Times of India11:04
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- Times of India07:48
A stunning new mansion in Bel Air has hit the market for a cool $36.5 million, slated for completion in 2026. Over a painstaking nine-year period, this exquisite residence was crafted utilizing robust reinforced concrete and expansive glass walls. With six spacious bedrooms and nine lavish bathrooms, it showcases luxury amenities throughout.