Few listings in Los Angeles carry as much public weight as the compound at 2571 Wallingford Drive. Purchased by Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in May 2023 for approximately $61 million, the Beverly Hills estate entered the market just fourteen months later at $68 million, two months before the couple filed for divorce. Two price reductions followed. Now, with Affleck having formally transferred his ownership stake and Lopez bearing sole responsibility for the sale and all associated costs, the property has returned at $49,995,000, a cumulative reduction of more than $18 million from the original ask.
The listing is handled by Rayni Williams and Branden Williams of The Beverly Hills Estates.
The Rise, the Marriage, and the Megamansion
Lopez and Affleck rekindled their relationship in 2021, nearly two decades after their initial engagement made global headlines. They married in Las Vegas in July 2022, and by May 2023, had acquired the Wallingford Drive estate through a trust tied to Affleck’s longtime business manager. At $61 million, the transaction ranked among Beverly Hills’ most significant residential purchases that year.
The compound was intended as a fresh start, a shared home scaled to accommodate two high-profile careers, blended families, and a level of security that few properties can provide. By August 2024, the couple had filed for divorce, and the estate, barely lived in as a marital home, became one of the most visible assets of the separation. Court documents reviewed by Mansion Global confirm that Affleck has since transferred his share entirely to Lopez, who now oversees the sale independently.
38,000 Square Feet on a Private Promontory
The estate occupies a 5.21-acre promontory within one of Beverly Hills’ most secure gated enclaves, with two separate access points that keep arrivals and departures discreet. The newly rebuilt residence, originally constructed in 2000, spans approximately 38,000 square feet with 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms across living and entertaining spaces defined by volume, natural light, and modern precision.
The main residence blends contemporary finishes with timeless materials across interconnected social areas designed to accommodate both intimate gatherings and large-scale events. Beyond the primary home, a 5,000-square-foot guesthouse, a caretaker residence, and a dedicated guardhouse establish a true compound with layered levels of privacy and operational independence.
Built for Collection, Competition, and Entertainment
The estate’s amenity program operates at a scale more commonly associated with private members’ clubs than residential properties. A 12-car garage is complemented by additional parking for up to 80 vehicles, a capacity that speaks to the kind of gatherings the compound was designed to host.
The indoor sports complex anchors the recreational offering: full-size basketball and pickleball courts, a complete gym, and a sports lounge with bar create a self-contained athletic facility within the property’s footprint. A home theater provides cinematic-scale entertainment, while the zero-edge pool stretches toward the horizon on the estate’s southern edge, framing panoramic mountain views and reinforcing the sense of elevation and calm that defines the outdoor experience.
Five Acres of Controlled Seclusion
Mature landscaping surrounds the compound, softening its scale and providing quiet pockets within a setting engineered for grandeur. The promontory position delivers far-reaching views over Beverly Hills and the surrounding mountain range, while the gated perimeter and dual entry points ensure that the property’s privacy infrastructure matches its physical footprint.
The location bridges two critical access corridors. The Beverly Hills Hotel sits minutes away, connecting the estate to the city’s social and hospitality core, while Van Nuys Private Airport provides direct access for owners and guests traveling by private aviation.
A $68 Million Listing, Now Under $50 Million: Pricing in Context
The estate’s pricing trajectory tells its own story. Listed at $68 million in June 2024, the property was reduced first to $52 million, then again to its current ask of $49,995,000. The cumulative $18 million discount from the original price reflects both the broader recalibration of Los Angeles’s ultra-luxury segment and the specific circumstances surrounding the sale.
Lopez and Affleck acquired the compound at $61 million, making the current ask a loss of more than $11 million relative to their purchase price before accounting for transaction costs, carrying expenses, and any renovation investment during their brief ownership. In a market where several high-profile Beverly Hills estates have experienced extended time on market and successive price adjustments, the Wallingford Drive listing has become a closely watched indicator of where the city’s trophy segment stands heading into the second half of 2026.
For a buyer, the proposition is clear: a newly rebuilt five-acre compound with 38,000 square feet of living space, a full sports complex, and a level of security infrastructure that few properties in Los Angeles can rival, now priced well below what the current owners paid less than three years ago.
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