
Quincy Jones' sprawling LA megamansion has listed for $60M months after his death
The Los Angeles estate of music industry titan Quincy Jones has come to market for just under $60 million, five months after his death at age 91, according to a press release from its listing brokerage.
Perched on a gated promontory in the Lower Bel Air neighborhood, the 2-acre compound had served as Jones's primary residence since 2002.
The 28-time Grammy winner acquired the land in 1972 for $200,000, then worked with a high school friend and architect to build a custom estate decades later, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the listing.
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10 Five months after Quincy Jones's death at age 91, the music legend's longtime Lower Bel Air estate has hit the market for just under $60 million.
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10 Quincy Jones passed away on November 3, 2024 at age 91.
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'My father loved his home so much,' actress and filmmaker Rashida Jones, one of his daughters, said in a statement from the press release. 'He created it from the ground up with his boundless imagination and the talent of his high school friend, legendary architect Jerry Allison.'
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Spanning nearly 25,000 square feet, the home includes five bedrooms and 17 bathrooms across three interconnected wings, accessible via staircases and an elevator.
A circular living room with a vaulted dome ceiling serves as the central hub of the residence.
10 Jones, the Grammy-winning producer behind Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' purchased the 2-acre promontory in 1972 for $200,000 and commissioned architect Jerry Allison to design a palatial mansion inspired by South Africa's Palace of the Lost City.
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10 Completed in 2002, the compound includes five bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, a recording studio, a screening room and a wine cellar, all with sweeping views of Los Angeles.
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10 Daughter Rashida Jones described the home as a deeply personal creation 'built from the ground up with his boundless imagination.'
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Other features include a wine room, a tasting area, a game lounge and multiple bar setups.
The primary suite offers a private balcony, a gym, a den and expansive closets, while the west wing contains guest quarters, a recording studio, a screening room and a gallery.
Outside, the grounds feature a lighted tennis court, an infinity pool with a spa, and various verandas and terraces oriented toward panoramic views of the city skyline, the mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
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10 The outdoor areas also impress with handsome design.
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10 Jones's career spanned decades — from jazz trumpeter to legendary producer — earning him 28 Grammys, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and credits on iconic tracks like 'It's My Party' and 'We Are the World.'
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Jones, a native of Chicago, rose to fame as a jazz trumpeter before becoming one of the most influential producers of the 20th century.
His decades-long career included chart-topping hits such as Lesley Gore's 'It's My Party' and the star-studded charity anthem 'We Are the World.' He also produced Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' the best-selling album of all time.
'Our family has a lifetime's worth of wonderful memories and meaning imbued in this home,' Jones said.
'We hope the new owner will continue the legacy of love and laughter and beauty that is synonymous with the name Quincy Jones.'
10 The estate spans a massive 25,000 square feet.
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10 The tennis court.
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10 The infinity pool and hot tub.
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The listing is held by David Kramer and Andrew Buss of the David Kramer Group at Compass.
'There are homes built for spec, and others that seem to trade hands often — but then there are homes like this, which almost never come to market.' Kramer said. 'It's truly special.'
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