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    Bing Crosby’s Longtime Bay Area Home Just Landed on the Market for $40 Million

    Ever find yourself dreaming about owning a majestic French-style chateau nestled in the coveted Bay Area region of California? You could be in luck, because this picturesque five-plus-acre spread long owned by the late actor and crooner Bing Crosby has just popped up for sale in the affluent San Francisco suburb of Hillsborough for the first time in almost six decades, asking a cool $40 million.

    The beloved entertainer and his second wife Kathryn, a former actress who passed away last year at age 90, reportedly paid $175,000 in the 1960s for the property, which is showcased by a circa-1920s home boasting 11 bedrooms and 15 baths. Almost 14,000 square feet of living space is accented throughout with antiques from the collection of newspaper publisher and Crosby friend William Randolph Hearst, including a 17th-century wood staircase banister, linen fold paneling, and custom furnishings.

    A decorative fireplace graces the living room, which opens to a covered terrace.

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    Originally designed by noted architects John Bakewell Jr. and Ernest Weihe almost a century ago for businessman Lindsay Howard, son of horse-racing enthusiast and Seabiscuit owner Charles Howard, and his wife Anita, the whitewashed brick structure was extensively renovated during Crosby’s tenure and was featured as a Decorators’ Show House in 1998. Among the standout amenities is a bar-equipped smoking room, plus an oval-shaped dining room donning a Venetian glass chandelier, walls painted in a floral motif, and French doors spilling out to the grassy grounds.

    Other highlights include a formal living room sporting a particularly ornate fireplace, a grand piano that was featured in the movie High Society, and access to a covered terrace, as well as a handsome wood-paneled library with a fireplace and built-in bookcases. A kitchen outfitted with a vintage walk-in refrigerator connects to a pantry, prep space, breakfast nook, and mudroom, while an upstairs primary suite comes with dual closets and baths. There are also separate staff quarters.

    The dining room is adorned with a Venetian chandelier and a rose garden mural created by artist Al Proom.

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    RELATED: This SoCal Estate Was Once Home to Bing Crosby. Now It Can Be Yours for $13.5 Million.

    The couple’s son Harry, a New York-based investment banker who lived in the home with his siblings Nathaniel and Mary Frances, said the family has decided to sell in the wake of their mother’s recent death, according to The Wall Street Journal. “It’s difficult to turn the page emotionally,” he added, “but all good things come to an end.”

    The listing, which could be a record-breaking transaction for the San Mateo County area if it sells for anywhere near the $40 million asking price, is held by Jennifer Gilson of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty. The priciest sale to date occurred in 2021, when a home owned by billionaire Elon Musk traded hands for $30 million.

    Click here for more photos of the Hillsborough residence.

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    Kevin Spacey’s Former Baltimore Home Is Up for Grabs at $6 Million

    A waterfront home has just popped up for sale in downtown Baltimore, and it has a history as juicy as a made-for-TV movie. 

    It all started when Kevin Spacey picked up the place via an LLC in 2017 for $5.6 million. After first denying he was the rightful owner of the property, the Oscar-winning actor subsequently admitted it was his. In 2024, though, he fell behind on mortgage payments due to debt accrued while fighting a slew of sexual misconduct allegations. The multistory spread then went into foreclosure before selling at auction to local real estate investor Sam Asgari for $3.2 million.

    Though Spacey didn’t seem to want to move out and made some noise about it being “improperly sold at auction,” Asgari filed to evict and was ultimately allowed to keep the residence. Now it’s on the market for a smidge under $6 million. Sam Sheibani of Compass holds the listing, which is being touted as The Icon of Baltimore.

    A fireside living area and an adjacent dining room overlook Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

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    Occupying a pair of connected townhouse-like structures within the gated Pier Homes at HarborView community and resting at the end of a lengthy pier with water on three sides, the updated abode offers six bedrooms and nine baths in roughly 9,000 square feet over five levels accessible via a spiral staircase and glass-paneled elevator. Floor-to-ceiling walls of glass and multiple terraces also offer up sweeping Inner Harbor and city lights vistas.

    Highlights include a sprawling open-concept great room holding a spacious fireside living area that flows to a dining area equipped with a built-in buffet. Opposite is a lounging spot warmed by a fireplace and an eat-in kitchen sporting top-tier Viking appliances, while an upstairs primary suite features a walk-in closet with laundry facilities and a luxe bath boasting a glassy two-person shower.

    The primary bedroom’s walls of glass make you feel like you’re floating on the water.

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    Elsewhere is a sauna, an office nook, a nine-seat movie theater, and a wet bar-equipped game room, as well as a 76-foot rooftop deck with panoramic views and a couple of two-car garages down below. Rounding it all out are plenty of community amenities, which include 24-hour security, a pool, a fitness center, a marina, an Italian deli and market, and a private dog park.

    Last summer, a London jury acquitted the House of Cards star on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations by four men dating back 20 years. That was Spacey’s second court victory since he fended off a $40 million lawsuit in 2022 in New York brought by Star Trek: Discovery actor Anthony Rapp. He’s currently facing a new lawsuit filed this month in the U.K., according to The Independent. Spacey is known to have previously owned homes in Los Angeles, New York City and London.

    Click here for more photos of the Baltimore residence.

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    Halsey’s Historic Spanish-Style Home in L.A. Hits the Market for $5.5 Million

    It’s been barely two years since Halsey doled out $5 million for a nearly century-old Spanish Colonial Revival home in Los Angeles designed by noted architect Arthur W. Larson. Now the Without Me singer is already looking to offload her place in a prime pocket of Los Feliz with a half-million-dollar jump in price, asking […] More

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    A ‘Twilight’ Producer Is Selling His Florida Beach House for $9 Million

    You won’t find the mysterious Cullen clan hanging around this sunny Florida retreat that has a Hollywood pedigree. It’s owned by veteran producer Bill Bannerman, whose credits include The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.

    Nestled along one of the most exclusive stretches of the Panhandle’s Gulf Coast (also sometimes referred to as the Redneck Riviera), this nearly 6,000-square-foot custom-built estate offers the perfect balance of luxury, privacy, and coastal serenity. Located on a uniquely positioned lot in the coveted Watersound Beach community off Scenic Highway 30A, the five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath home is on the market for a speck under $9 million with Jonathan Spears, founder of Spears Group and Compass 30A. 

    The living room has a marble-framed fireplace and a wine cellar behind a sheet of floor-to-ceiling glass.

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    Tucked away on a private lot surrounded by lush greenery and a peaceful pond, the home offers total privacy and stunning Gulf views from the upper floors. The outdoor space is perfect for relaxing or entertaining, featuring a large swimming pool, a summer kitchen with a grill and pizza oven, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Plus, it’s just steps from the community boardwalk, so getting to the beach is a breeze.

    RELATED: Dave & Buster’s Former CEO Has His Beachfront Florida Getaway on the Market for $10 Million

    The three-story home has been thoughtfully designed with modern comforts like a private elevator, top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, and a garage with EV charging stations. There are also radiant heated floors, custom fixtures, and high-quality hardware throughout. The rooms are spacious, with extra-large closets and a separate game room and media room, making it easy to relax or have fun depending on mood and weather.

    The spacious dining area and adjoining kitchen both overlook the pool.

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    The median sales price for homes along Florida’s coveted 30A corridor is $1.7 million, attracting affluent buyers who are drawn to its pristine beaches and luxurious lifestyle. Notably, all-cash transactions account for 50 percent of sales. The area’s ultra-luxury sector is also seeing substantial growth, with properties priced at $5 million and above now comprising 11 percent of the market, up from 7 percent the previous year, according to Corcoran Reverie’s Q4 2024 Market Report. This surge highlights the increasing demand for exclusive, high-end residences, solidifying 30A’s status as a premier destination for luxury real estate. 

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    Abby Montanez

    Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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    Kobe Bryant Hooped It Up at This Over-the-Top Arizona Home. Now It Can Be Yours for $23.5 Million.

    Always wanted to own a mega-mansion primed for entertaining, especially one packed with glitzy sports amenities—an underground basketball court that’s hosted the late Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant and a museum-quality display of Michael Jordan sneakers, just for starters? Well, your wish could finally come true, as this tricked-out showpiece in Arizona just hit the market for a dribble under $24 million.

    Dubbed HardtSeasons, the estate was built over several years by Attitude is Free founder Brett Hardt Sr. and his wife Susie, who added an indoor basketball gym so their oldest son could put in some extra work on his game. Through the years, the setup went on to serve as a training facility for more than 60 pro athletes like Bryant, who visited with his daughter Gianna’s Lady Mambas basketball team before they both died in a California helicopter crash in 2020.

    A custom room displaying a collection of Michael Jordan sneakers cost around $300,000 to build.

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    RELATED: Former NBA Star Dwight Howard’s $11.3 Million Georgia Mansion Includes a Custom Snake Room

    “The most exciting day was the day that Kobe Bryant’s people contacted me,” Hardt said in a statement. “This was after Kobe retired and he was coaching his daughter’s team, and they wanted a place to get ready for the top tournament on the West Coast. I got to witness Kobe coach, and it was amazing.

    “The respect he had, his way with the young girls was fascinating,” he added. “After practice, we chopped it up for an hour and it was a conversation I cherish. Sadly, five weeks after that visit was the day that Kobe and Gianna perished. Broke my heart.”

    The soaring living room has a glam fireplace and wall of glass opening to the outdoors.

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    Resting in North Scottsdale’s exclusive Prado Estates neighborhood, amid a gated parcel of land spanning nearly five acres, the property was completed in 2017 and is centered around a fully furnished main home offering five bedrooms in a little more than 21,400 square feet of living space across two levels. A separate 1,500-square-foot guesthouse with its own entrance comes with two additional bedrooms, while there’s a combined total of 18 bathrooms.

    Among the highlights of the primary dwelling, which boasts tile floors and Costa Rica-inspired wood ceilings, is a double-height living room adorned with a glam fireplace and glass doors opening to the backyard. A gourmet kitchen is outfitted with an expansive eat-in island and a trio of Wolf ovens, and a curving staircase encased within brick walls heads upstairs to a primary retreat that has a luxe bath extending outdoors to a covered space hosting a fireplace, shower, cold plunge, and sauna.

    A resort-like backyard features two pools amid a vast, multi-level terrace.

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    An array of sports-related amenities includes the aforementioned basketball facility, which sits 15 feet below ground and has an 80-by-50-foot court that can be converted for pickleball play, as well as a professional scoreboard, lofty viewing area, locker room, fitness center, and even a private parking area for visitors. A high-tech golf simulator doubles as a movie theater, while a custom room that cost around $300,000 to create features floor-to-ceiling display cases that hold Hardt’s collection of almost 300 Michael Jordan sneakers.

    But that’s not all! In addition to a bar-equipped game room and a children’s play space that flows out to an enclosed grassy area, the resort-inspired grounds are spotlighted by not one but two pools, a fire pit, and a nine-hole putting green. Per the listing held by David Newman and Pushpit Tandon of David Newman Partners, there’s also a two-mile jogging track encircling the property.

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    A 150-Acre Colorado Ranch Owned by a Celebrity Hairstylist Can Be Yours for $25 Million

    A sprawling Colorado ranch long owned by celebrity hairstylist and brand creator Charles Worthington has just hit the market. Nestled amid the picturesque Capitol Creek Valley surrounded by the Elk Mountains, about 30 minutes outside of Aspen, the 150-acre spread with a main home, several ancillary structures, and a wealth of recreational activities is being offered for sale at $25 million.

    “A ranch property that checks so many boxes on buyers’ wish lists is a rare find,” says Peter Grenney, who shares the listing with Leah Moriarty, Walker Moriarty, and Jamay Shook, all of Plus Real Estate. “What truly stands out is that the land is equally as stunning as the home.”

    The fireside great room connects to a formal dining room with seating for up to 10 guests.

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    RELATED: Billionaire Bill Koch’s 52-Acre Aspen Estate Just Hit the Market for $125 Million

    Records show that Worthington—widely known as the “Paul Mitchell of Europe”—and his longtime partner Allan Peters paid $3.8 million for the ranch in 2019. They then set out to create their dream home, which is described as a “sanctuary that merges heartfelt design with unmatched functionality.” Nestled adjacent to the 3,800-acre St. Benedict’s Monastery, which is currently on the market for $150 million, the compound was originally built in 2002 by the late Austrian financier Gerhard Andlinger.

    Six en suite bedrooms and seven baths can be found in the timber-clad main home, which has a little more than 6,000 square feet of owner-designed living space that can be sold fully furnished. In addition to a soaring great room topped by a rustic antler chandelier and warmed by a massive fireplace encased in boulders, other highlights include a dedicated office and a formal dining room that seats up to 10, as well as a rustic kitchen outfitted with a pressed-tin ceiling, a pricey Aga range, and a fireside breakfast nook. Elsewhere is a primary suite featuring an inviting bath spotlighted by a pedestal-style soaking tub.

    The rustic kitchen features a luxe Aga range that uses radiant heat for cooking.

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    RELATED: A Colorado Ranch Tied to Walmart’s Founding Family Seeks $48.5 Million

    Also on the completely off-grid estate is a lakeside cabin and a separate caretaker’s residence, with other amenities including a custom fitness center, a bar-equipped cinema room, a meditation tent, and a 5,200-square-foot stable with four stalls, equipment storage, and an unfinished upper level. Plentiful outdoor recreational pursuits are also yours for the taking, from pond hockey and cross-country skiing to horseback riding and fishing.

    A legendary hairstylist best known for creating bespoke tresses for famous clients such as Goldie Hawn, Sharon Stone, Lily James, Tracey Emin, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kim Cattrall, the England native sold his eponymous beauty company to British consumer goods giant PZ Cussons in 2004 for around $47 million. In addition to their Colorado estate, the couple renovated a villa on the Greek isle of Mykonos that was put up for sale in late 2023 at $53 million. That listing has since been removed, but it’s not clear if the property has been sold.

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    An N.Y.C. Condo With Ties to ‘Babygirl’ and ‘Succession’ Just Sold for $20.1 Million 

    Ever wonder what it would cost to live like enfant terrible Roman Roy from Succession or Romy, Nicole Kidman’s high-flying tech CEO character from Babygirl? Well, now we know.

    An apartment in the real-life building prominently featured in both the acclaimed A24 film and HBO’s smash hit recently nabbed a buyer for $20.1 million. The unit itself occupies the entire 41st floor of 200 Amsterdam, a luxury residential tower on the Upper West Side. Not only did the deal set a 2025 record for the uptown neighborhood, but it also marked the fourth most expensive transaction to go down in Manhattan so far this year.  

    According to Peter Zaitzeff, the sales director of new development at Serhant, the mystery buyers were a local family who had previously been renting in the area but wanted to settle into their “forever home,” he told Mansion Global. Once asking $23.5 million, the city-view spread was most recently on the market for $22.5 million, records show.  

    A terrace runs along the living room, offering knee-buckling city and park views.

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    Residence 41 measures 4,670 square feet and features four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. Plus, it offers sweeping Central Park and skyline views from a 626-square-foot terrace. The open-plan living area sports soaring ceilings, French white oak floors, and a striking fireplace, while the chef’s kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances and Calacatta marble finishes. Elsewhere, the king-size primary suite offers northern and eastern exposures, a couple of walk-in closets, a morning/evening bar, and a marble-clad bath complete with radiant heated floors. Additional highlights include spacious secondary bedrooms with private baths and a versatile bonus room that can be configured as an office, media lounge, or study. 

    The kitchen has both an island snack bar and a casual dining area set against floor-to-ceiling windows.

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    The good news is that while Residence 41 is now off the market, you can still snap up the duplex digs where Kidman and Kieran Culkin’s fictional characters once lived. That place, however, will dig deeper into your bank accounts: the spectacular penthouse pad, which takes up the tower’s 49th and 50th floors and comes with a 116-foot terrace and a private elevator, has been up for grabs since May 2023, listed for a whopping $38 million. 

    Click here to see more photos of the high-floor condo at 200 Amsterdam.

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    Abby Montanez

    Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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