They fail to sell it and lose millions

Ben Affleck He is determined to leave behind the last vestige of his failed marriage with Jennifer Lopez: His mega mansion of Beverly Hills. As published by the Daily Mailthe actor would be willing to assume an important economic loss in order to sell as soon as possible the house they bought together for 56.5 million euros in May 2023.

“He just wants to get rid of her, it is the only bond that still unites Jennifer,” reveals a nearby source cited by the British media.

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The property, baptized as CrestView Manorwas designed as the definitive nest of the couple known as “Bennifer.” It has 12 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, a penthouse of 5,000 square feet guests, janitor’s house, surveillance garrita, garage for 12 cars, parking for 80 vehicles and endless luxuries: basketball and pickleball, gym, boxing, spa, bar, bar and a sports hall. However, far from being a love refuge, the mansion has ended up becoming a distancing symbol.

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After formalizing its divorce in January 2025, the house has been a source of friction. First they tried to sell it privately for 60.4 million euros. Not getting it, they took it to the market in July for 63.3 million. Despite an offer of 59.5 million that did not prosper, the price was recently reduced to 55.8 million. This would imply a loss of about 800,000 euros, not counting the high cost of the associated reforms and expenses. According to TMZmonthly property maintenance exceeds 264,000 euros and fire insurance could cost the new buyer more than 465,000 euros a year.

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The biggest obstacle to closing the sale seems not to be just financial, but emotional. While Affleck wants to cut for the healthy, Jennifer Lopez would be trying to recover as much as possible. “Ben is willing to assume the coup. For him, losing a couple of millions is a small price to pay to close that chapter,” adds the source. Instead, the artist would be more reluctant: “She feels that he owes her something and that is why she insists on not selling below.”

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In addition, the house is subject to the call “Mansions Tax” for being located in the postal area of ​​Beverly Hills but within the municipality of Los Angeles. Only for that concept, they could lose more than 2.8 million euros. According to real estate agent Jason Oppenheim, known for Netflix reality Selling Sunset, The property could end up selling between 54 and 56.5 million. “There are very few buyers for houses of this magnitude. And those who can afford it, usually expect a reduction,” he explained.

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Meanwhile, both have rebuilt their lives in new residences. Affleck bought Pacific Palisades for 19 million and Lopez, after looking discreetly, acquired a mansion in Hidden Hills for about 16.7 million. But the sale of its former common house is still pending and has become, as noted Daily Mailin “the last symbol of your marriage.” A symbol that Ben is looking forward to erase, even if it costs him millions.