Anthony Davis Finally Closes on His LA Mansion Sale After Listing It at $40 Million Last Year
Anthony Davis just officially closed the last door on his Los Angeles chapter. Not metaphorically. Literally.
On July 9, 2026, the Washington Wizards big man sold his Bel Air Crest estate for $32 million. The deal had been in the works since mid-April, and now it is done. The house is gone. The LA ties are gone. And the list of what was inside this place will make you look twice.
This is not just a real estate story. It is the quiet ending to one of the most chaotic three-year runs any NBA star has had in recent memory.
The House He Bought at His Lakers Peak
Davis bought this property in May 2021 for $31 million, right in the middle of his prime Lakers years. He had just won a championship with LeBron, signed a massive extension, and was planting roots in one of LA’s most exclusive gated communities.
The estate sits in Bel Air Crest. Three stories. Eight bedrooms. Twelve bathrooms. 17,254 square feet. Canyon views that most people only see in movies.
He held this home through injuries, a second massive contract, and eventually through being traded out of LA entirely in February 2025.
The Amenities That Make This Place Different
This is where it gets genuinely ridiculous.
The property has a full theater, game room, wet bar, wine cellar, home gym, and a dedicated barber shop. Not just a nice bathroom. An actual salon setup built into the house.
Then you step outside.
An Olympic-sized swimming pool. A tennis court. A batting cage. Cabanas. An outdoor chef’s kitchen. An elevator connecting all three floors. And parking for over 30 cars.
In Los Angeles, that parking situation alone is worth more than most people’s homes. The new buyer is walking into something that functions less like a house and more like a private resort.
A $40 Million Ask That Took Nearly a Year to Move
Here is the part TMZ glossed over.
Davis listed this home in August 2025 at $39.9 million, months after the Lakers traded him to Dallas for Luka Doncic. The listing sat. A buyer finally came in mid-April 2026, and the deal closed July 9 at $32 million.
That is a $7.9 million drop from the original ask. Nearly 20% below listing price.
Jordan Cohen of RE/MAX ONE and Jacob Dadon of Carolwood Estates held the listing and represented the buyer respectively. The buyer’s identity has not been disclosed.
Bel Air entered a buyer’s market by early 2026, with over 7 months of available inventory, well past the 4 to 6 months that signals a balanced market. Even prestige properties with championship-level history are getting negotiated down hard right now.
This pattern keeps showing up across high-profile LA listings. Take the case of a RHOBH star who spent over $1 million on luxury while her dream home slipped into foreclosure, a clear reminder that star power has never been enough to override market reality.
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Why This Matters
This sale is not just about square footage and amenities.
By the end of the 2025-26 season, Davis had earned an estimated $364 million in NBA salary across 14 seasons. He bought this home for $31 million and sold it for $32 million after five years. Barely breaking even over half a decade is not a win. It is a market story.
He also waived a $5.9 million trade kicker when the Lakers shipped him to Dallas, choosing to help the team stay financially flexible over taking what was owed to him. The house that anchored his entire LA life now belongs to a stranger.
Traded to Dallas in February 2025. Traded again to Washington in February 2026. Missed most of this season with injury. And now this.
Every big listing has a bigger story underneath. Like this Fortune 500 CEO’s $20 million Bal Harbour condo or the conversation around Elon Musk’s reported interest in a $300 million Miami Beach megamansion. The number is never the whole story.
Key Takeaways
- Davis sold the Bel Air Crest mansion for $32 million on July 9, 2026
- Originally listed at $39.9 million in August 2025, nearly 20% above final sale price
- Bought in May 2021 for $31 million, a net gain of roughly $1 million over 5 years
- 17,254 sq ft, 8 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, theater, wine cellar, barber shop, batting cage, tennis court, Olympic pool
- Buyer identity has not been disclosed
- Davis was traded from the Lakers in February 2025, then to Washington in February 2026
- Estimated $364 million earned in NBA salary across 14 seasons
What does the new owner do first with a batting cage and an Olympic pool in the middle of Bel Air? Keeps the full athlete setup, or starts fresh? Drop your take in the comments.
Wrapping Up
Anthony Davis bought this home as a Laker at the height of his career. He leaves it as a Washington Wizard who has not played a full season in years.
The house was exceptional. The story behind the sale is quieter and more telling than any headline made it sound.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. All details are based on publicly available reports at the time of publication.
