Forbes estimates that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has a net worth of $20.7 billion, and the man certainly lives like he has that kind of money.
According to Variety, Elon Musk spent a reported $24.25 M to own a brand new mansion in the prestigious Bel Air district of Los Angeles in 2016, and he has his sights set on much more.
The most recent property that Musk has owned is really his sixth residence in the same community, and he is in the process of constructing it right now.
When you add this amount to the $48 M that he paid on his earlier properties, his total investment in real estate in the region is approximately $72 M.
Because all of the residences are so close to one another, the computer tycoon now has his very own enormous complex in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, which is located in a zip code that is already known for its exceptionally high prices.
After living there as a tenant for several years, he made the decision in 2012 to own the house as his primary place of abode.
Despite the fact that this pad has a total area of 20,248 square feet, Musk, just like he does with his company, has his sights set on expansion.
Since ownsing the home in 2012 for the price of $17 M, Musk has transformed it into a personal sanctuary, as shown by the arrow.
It is believed that he owned the adjoining property in an off-market transaction that cost him $24.24 M in 2016.
The property is displayed above as a circle. The most recent residence is an ultra-modern mansion that was built on spec and is situated on a ridge with a view of Bel Air; construction is currently ongoing.
The primary residence that Musk owned for $17 M is stately and elegant in appearance, and it is set on a hillside high enough to see the Bel Air Country Club.
A whole tennis court and a swimming pool are included in the wide outdoor space that this home offers.