The Bel-Air mega mansion custom-built for the late mega producer Quincy Jones, one of the most influential figures in music, has returned to the spotlight with a new — and lower — asking price. After first listing for just under $60 million in June, the 25,000-square-foot home is now on the market for $55 million following a $5 million price reduction.
On The Market at a Discount
The legendary producer, who died in 2024 at age 91 with a net worth of around $500 million, left an major mark on the home’s design. Built in 2002, the property was shaped by Jones’s vision. His daughter, actress Rashida Jones, described the estate as a deeply personal project, saying her father “created it from the ground up with his boundless imagination,” when the property was first listed.
Located on more than two acres at the end of a Bel-Air cul-de-sac, the estate offers sweeping views of Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. The design, inspired by South Africa’s Palace of the Lost City, was crafted by architect Gerald “Jerry” Allison, a longtime friend of Jones who attended high school with him, according to Realtor.
The layout is as grand as the man who built it. The circular central wing houses the living room, with its vaulted beamed ceiling, along with a library, wet bar, atrium, and access to outdoor terraces. Additional features include a wine bar and cellar, a game room, and a cabana that opens directly onto the pool.
The east wing centers around the primary suite, outfitted with a private balcony, gym, spa-style bathroom, and multiple walk-in closets. The estate also includes a gourmet kitchen, family room, formal dining room, and staff quarters. The west wing, which Jones used as a creative studio, features three bedrooms, a screening room, a professional office, a security hub, and a gallery.
Outside, the estate balances luxury with leisure: a motor court, infinity-edge pool, lighted tennis court, multiple patios, and lush landscaping create a retreat-like atmosphere.
Despite its grandeur, the price adjustment reflects a broader trend in Los Angeles’s high-end housing market. Properties listed above $50 million often sell at significant discounts; data from Realtor.com shows that over the last three years, homes in this range closed with an average 32 percent reduction from their original asking prices.