Ben Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez are reportedly in the “final stages” of selling their marital home, for which they paid $60.8 million in May 2023.
The stars, who are currently working through their ‘messy’ divorce mediation with attorney Laura Wasser, have received and accepted a $64 million offer from a New Jersey couple, according to TMZ.
Unknown buyers are said to have “fallen in love” with their 38,000-square-foot mansion, which they listed on Zillow for a staggering $68 million in July.
Unfortunately for Bennifer, the couple “walked out of escrow” following a death in their family.
Despite pulling out of escrow, the source noted that the couple is “still interested in the property.”
Ben Affleck and ex-wife Jennifer Lopez are reportedly in the “final stages” of selling their marital home, for which they paid $60.8 million in May 2023; seen together in January
Affleck, 52, and Lopez, 55, paid cash for the property and “spent several million on renovations.”
Additionally, the two-time Oscar winner and superstar had to pay a 5.25 percent mansion tax and a “hefty fee to real estate agents,” according to TMZ.
The property, known as Crestview Manor, includes a 12-bedroom, 24-bathroom main house, a 5,000-square-foot guest penthouse, a two-bedroom guardhouse, a caretaker’s cottage and a 12-car garage.
Amenities include a bar, home gym, sports lounge, bar, boxing ring, basketball and pickleball courts and parking for 80 vehicles.
Earlier this month, a source revealed to People that the former couple were not on the same page when they purchased the property.
“The $68 million mansion was Ben’s idea and a major commitment for her,” a source told the outlet.
“She agreed because of its spacious layout, which can accommodate both families, a gym and pickleball court, office space, plus it has two private entrances,” the source added, noting how the layout was ideal for accommodating Ben’s kids — Violet, 18; Finn, 15; and Samuel, 12 — and JLo’s 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme.
According to the outlet’s source, the mansion’s ultra-modern aesthetic didn’t exactly align with the Jenny From The Block singer’s style.
The stars, who are currently mediating their “messy” divorce with attorney Laura Wasser, have received and accepted a $64 million offer from a New Jersey couple, according to TMZ.
“She loves the romantic, Spanish and European atmosphere,” they said.
However, once they settled in, Ben wasn’t particularly thrilled with the place either.
The source claimed that Ben found it inconvenient and time-consuming to deal with the traffic at the house since his life and children are in Brentwood, and he never liked the location.
The Batman actor has since purchased a new bachelor pad for $20.5 million.
Affleck, 52, and Lopez, 55, paid cash for the property and “spent several million on renovations” (seen last year)
As J.Lo and Ben divide their assets, a source told People that their ongoing divorce “has the potential to get ugly” since they did not sign a prenuptial agreement.
The source said there were “some financial issues” between the couple, who eloped at The Little White Chapel in Las Vegas.
In her divorce filing, Lopez, who listed her separation date as April 26, 2024, wrote that her assets were “unknown.”
Under California state law, only the income and assets they earned during their short-term marriage “are considered community property and are subject to division.”
Earlier this month, a source revealed to People that the former couple were not on the same page when they purchased the property.
This includes the Beverly Hills mansion they purchased for $60.8 million last year and a number of projects and endorsements they have pursued since they got married.
They are currently in mediation, which is a less formal and quicker alternative to a traditional divorce.
According to Wagner & Bloch’s website, ‘Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process in which a third-party mediator guides a separating couple through resolving issues related to property distribution, child custody, alimony, and other divorce matters.’
Amid the divorce, Jennifer also seems to be doing well, as a source claimed she “still feels very lucky” despite “some bitterness” surrounding the split.
“The $68 million mansion was Ben’s idea and a huge commitment for her,” a source told People.
“She tried so hard to make things work and Ben didn’t care. She is surrounded by her family, friends and her children,” the source told People.
Jennifer and Ben legally separated on April 26, and the actress filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court on August 20, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
