{"id":21105,"date":"2026-07-29T16:36:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=21105"},"modified":"2026-07-29T16:36:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:36:43","slug":"laguna-beach-compound-asks-a-record-112m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=21105","title":{"rendered":"Laguna Beach compound asks a record $112M"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2026%2F07%2F135778472.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A sprawling Laguna Beach estate has listed for a massive $112 million \u2014 a price that could set a new residential sales record for both the affluent California city and all of Orange County.<\/p>\n<p>The news was first reported in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/real-estate\/luxury-homes\/laguna-beach-home-lists-for-112-million-06d7702c?mod=real-estate_feat1_luxury-homes_pos3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Wall Street Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Perched on a little more than an acre of prime oceanfront, the roughly 14,400-square-foot compound, co-is listed by Meital Taub and\u00a0Jill Lockhart, both with Livel Real Estate. It sits atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the Pacific, with portions of the home extending so far over the water that recreating it today would be impossible under current California coastal regulations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The property occupies a rare oceanfront perch. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Sunlight fills the home through massive glass exposures. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cOne of the most remarkable qualities is how connected you feel to the ocean because the home cantilevers over the Pacific,\u201d Lockhart told The Post. \u201cIt\u2019s like you\u2019re suspended on top of the water.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Another oceanfront estate in nearby Emerald Bay reportedly sold for $110 million, and if this property fetches its full $112 million asking price, it would eclipse that sale and establish a new record for Orange County.<\/p>\n<p>For today\u2019s ultrawealthy buyers, agents say that\u2019s exactly the appeal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHigh-net-worth buyers are increasingly looking for acquiring irreplaceable land rather than simply large homes,\u201d Lockhart said. \u201cThis isn\u2019t house just difficult to replicate \u2014 it\u2019s impossible.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>There\u2019s plenty of room for lounging in style. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A circular bed looks out to the sky \u2014 and, at nighttime, a canopy of stars. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The estate \u2014 which includes eight bedrooms, 12 full and three half-bathrooms spread across the main house and the guest quarters \u2014 was originally commissioned in the early 1970s by financier Boyd Jefferies, the founder of the investment firm that would become Jefferies Financial Group. According to the listing, the ambitious project required so much structural concrete to stabilize the bluff that Jefferies ultimately purchased the concrete company supplying the job.<\/p>\n<p>The architect Fred Briggs, known for luxury coastal residences, created a home that blurs the line between architecture and landscape, wrapping many of its principal rooms in walls of glass with panoramic views stretching to Catalina Island.<\/p>\n<p>Taub said Briggs struck a balance that\u2019s difficult to find in contemporary homes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Additions include a movie theater. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe concrete gives it strength while the wood and the stone bring comfort and livability,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s modern without feeling cold.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The property\u2019s next high-profile owner was the late Bruce Bastian, the billionaire co-founder of WordPerfect, whose software once dominated the personal computer market and who later became an LGBT philanthropist and civil rights advocate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The current owner is CEO of Wilson Automotive Group David Wilson, who purchased the home in 2001, in what was then Orange County\u2019s most expensive residential sale. Over the next two decades, Wilson has spent millions of dollars transforming the already iconic estate while preserving Briggs\u2019 original vision.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A view inside the massive kitchen. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>There\u2019s no shortage of sprawling Pacific views. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>There\u2019s also space to lounge al-fresco while shaded by palms. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The renovations expanded the residence with two additional bedrooms and bathrooms, a private movie theater, new entertaining spaces and a detached two-bedroom guesthouse converted from former storage space. Wilson also made significant investments in erosion-control measures and structural upgrades designed to protect the bluffside property while bringing it into compliance with modern building standards.<\/p>\n<p>But perhaps the home\u2019s greatest luxury is something money alone can no longer buy.<\/p>\n<p>Because it predates modern California Coastal Commission setback requirements, significant portions of the residence extend into areas where new construction would no longer be allowed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A look inside the gym. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The pool. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A deck also looks out to the ocean. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The property lends itself well to indoor-outdoor living. <span class=\"credit\">Chris Snitko Modern Take Media<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The show-stopping primary suite is surrounded by water on three sides, and a staircase links the bedroom to a private library above. At the center of the bedroom is a rotating circular bed sitting beneath a retractable dome that opens to the sky, offering the rare chance to stargaze directly from bed.<\/p>\n<p>Inside the main house, walls of glass and warm teak floors glow in the sunlight, and the chef\u2019s kitchen includes appliances by Wolf, Miele and Thermador.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, the estate is packed with resort-worthy amenities, including more than 2,000 square feet of oceanfront terraces, a swimming pool and spa, a championship tennis court built atop the garage and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar. A wellness center includes a fitness studio, a sauna, a steam room and a waterfall spa.<\/p>\n<p>The compound was also designed for an extraordinary level of privacy. 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