Australian Billionaire’s $85M Beverly Hills Pad Is the Week’s Most Expensive Home

Australian billionaire James Packer has just listed his Beverly Hills mansion, which was previously the home of Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman. The prime piece of real estate hitting the market for $85 million is this week’s most expensive home on Realtor.com®.

According to The Real Deal, the DeVito family lived in the home for 21 years before selling it to developers, who undertook an extensive renovation. Packer purchased the home in 2018 for $60 million.

Other pricey properties that hit the market this week include a sprawling 18,569-acre ranch in New Mexico, a New York country retreat with an aromatherapy room, and a California mansion featuring Pacific Ocean views.

For a full look at this week’s 10 most expensive homes, scroll down.

Price: $27,500,000
Luxe living space: The owner of this primo property is investment banker Daniel Stern, according to Curbed New York. Stern reportedly bought the property from philanthropist Samuel P. Peabody in 2011, paying $1.5 million over the asking price.

The four-bedroom home, which was “gutted to the studs,” now features two stories of luxe living space. Featuring views of Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the cityscape, the sprawling residence boasts wood-framed windows, floating spiral staircases, stone floors, and recessed ceilings with wood beams. Other lavish details include gold- and platinum-leaf accents, four wood-burning fireplaces, custom built-ins, and an elevator providing direct entry.

The unit is located in a six-residence building and has a monthly association fee of $22,414.

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Price: $28,000,000
The Double V Ranch: This massive 18,569-acre property is nestled in the Sierra Blanca Mountains.

The ranch offers “unmatched hunting opportunities,” according to the listing. Animals on the property include wild turkeys, black bears, trophy bulls, and bucks. The enormous parcel comes with 18 operational wells, four homes, and six additional dwellings for staff and guests.

The property is just 30 minutes north of Ruidoso.

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Price: $29,500,000
Brook Hollow Farm: This wonderful Westchester County residence includes a former barn-turned-gym with an aromatherapy room.

Built in 1928, the seven-bedroom, 12,944-square-foot estate has been modernized over the years. Opulent updates include Venetian plaster, marble bathrooms, and a breathtaking solarium with views of the manicured grounds.

The seller is real estate investor Richard Cohen, who purchased it for $6.5 million in 2017, according to the Wall Street Journal. Record executive Tommy Mottola was a previous homeowner.

The 47-acre property also comes with six outbuildings, a new tennis court, and a pool. There is also a three-bedroom guest cottage. Three one-bedroom apartments are also located over a six-car garage.

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Price: $29,900,000
California coast: Perched on a bluff, this six-bedroom coastal estate boasts spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Built in 2019, the 9,220-square-foot mansion features a front foyer with a 25-foot ceiling and a grand staircase. Lavish details include a two-story living room, a wine and billiard room, a library, two primary suites, walnut flooring, and an elevator.

The private backyard comes with a pool and hot tub. There’s also a 10-car garage and a vineyard, according to the listing.

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Price: $29,995,000
Oceanfront opulence: This four-bedroom beachfront beauty was recently constructed on property once owned by Suzanne Somers, according to The Real Deal.

Built in 2021, the 5,085-square-foot contemporary sits on 100 feet of beach frontage and comes with a pool.

The open floor plan features retractable walls of glass, walnut cabinets, heated Italian porcelain floors, and an ipe wood rooftop deck with a hot tub. The custom-built home is clad in glass to offer spectacular ocean views from every room.

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Price: $32,500,000
Deluxe duplex: This two-story penthouse was “conceptualized by Giorgio Armani and designed by Cookfox Architects,” according to the listing.

The four-bedroom residence overlooks the Upper East Side Historic District and Central Park. The 4,216-square-foot interior features a chef’s kitchen designed in Italy and equipped with white oak cabinets, stone counters, and a blue marble island. A fourth bedroom with a private entrance could be used as a home office or guest suite.

The penthouse comes with a private elevator and multiple outdoor spaces, including a lushly landscaped terrace. The monthly $10,210 association fee includes access to a fitness studio, treatment room, Zen tearoom, library, and residents lounge.

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Price: $38,000,000
Modernized manse: This upscale estate offers a picturesque setting on Biscayne Bay and views of the Miami skyline.

The five-bedroom, 7,000-square-foot home features coffered ceilings, arched windows, and stained-glass windows. There are numerous terraces and a loggia overlooking a pool. The spacious primary suite comes with a private terrace.

The gated property also features a 40-foot dock and 76 feet of prime water frontage.

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Price: $39,500,000
Creamer Hill Farm: This beautiful six-bedroom, 14,296-square-foot mansion anchors the enormous, 81-acre lot.

The timber-clad mansion was built in 2000 and boasts vaulted ceilings, double-height stone fireplaces, a billiard room with a bar, an indoor lap pool, a fitness center, and a 5,000-bottle wine cellar. Glass windows and doors flood the home with natural light, and the stunning primary suite has a wood-burning fireplace, sitting area, sauna, and two whirlpool tubs.

The property includes a three-bedroom guesthouse, a workshop/barn, a regulation baseball field, a tennis court, a pool with a slide, and a Zen garden.

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Price: $76,000,000
The Old Forge–Wynn Estate: This 5-acre retreat by Lake Tahoe was once owned by casino mogul Steve Wynn, according to Mansion Global. Wynn sold the lakefront property to a doctor and biotech company founder in 2017 for $31.1 million.

The seven-bedroom, 12,661-square-foot primary residence was built in 1994. It has three en suite bedrooms, a wellness room, media room, game room, and wine room.

The property comes with a 1,536-square-foot, three-bedroom guesthouse and a private beach with a deep-water pier, boat hoist, and two buoys.

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Price: $85,000,000
Beverly Hills estate: Australian billionaire James Packer has decided to part ways with his 12-bedroom mansion.

Built in 1930, the 24,325-square-foot residence features multiple buildings, including a three-story accessory dwelling. Highlights include a home theater with a bar, a game room, wine cellar, and cigar lounge. The primary suite has a fireplace, sitting room, dual bathrooms, and access to a terrace.

The sprawling property includes a pool, pool house with a bedroom, a fitness center, sauna, and two garages with space for eight vehicles.