Beyoncé and Jay-Z Tear Down $17 Million Property for More Lawn
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Bel-Air estate stands as a testament to their status as one of the world’s most influential power couples. Acquired in 2017 for approximately $88 million, the property is a modern architectural marvel. Spanning nearly 19,000 square feet across six interconnected structures, the mansion boasts eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and a 15-car garage. Now, photos show that the power couple is expanding their home’s lawn by bulldozing a $17 million property next door. Here’s what to know.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly bulldozing a property next to their Bel-Air mansion
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Bel-Air mansion is a masterclass in luxury and meticulous design. The nearly 19,000-square-foot estate is composed of six interconnected structures, providing both privacy and a sense of expansive openness. Inside, the home features high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an open-plan layout that emphasizes natural light and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
Entertainment spaces include a full-size basketball court, a private screening room, multiple lounges, and four outdoor pools surrounded by manicured gardens and terraces. The interiors are finished with high-end materials like Italian limestone, exotic woods, and bespoke fixtures. The property also prioritizes wellness and convenience. It includes a spa, fitness center, and separate staff quarters, according to Rethinking the Future.
According DailyMail.com, Jay-Z and Beyoncé recently purchased a $17 million property next door to their Bel-Air mansion. Instead of utilizing the property, the couple chose to bulldoze it to add to their existing land. It’s unclear what Jay-Z and Beyoncé plan to put on the land, but fans will be anxious to hear more.
In addition to this development, the couple brought in construction crews to work on a “kids’ area” for their home. They share three children: Blue Ivy Carter, 13, and Rumi and Sir Carter, 8.
The power couple took out a $57 million mortgage on the Bel-Air mansion
In 2025, Jay-Z and Beyoncé took out a substantial $57.75 million mortgage on their $88 million estate. This brought their total borrowing against the property to over $110 million. This move surprised many, given the duo’s considerable wealth and diversified income streams. According to Realtor.com, DailyMail.com originally stated that the 30-year loan from Morgan Stanley’s Private Banking Division came with a 5% interest rate for the first 10 years.
When Jay-Z and Beyoncé originally bought the home, they took out a $52.8 million mortgage and later refinanced for the same amount.
According to the New York Post, the couple likely pays around $637,000 a month for the home before utilities. The Bel-Air mansion comes with a property tax bill of over $1.2 million.
Thankfully, Jay-Z and Beyoncé have plenty of money to spare. They have a combined net worth of $3.2 billion, making them the wealthiest celebrity couple in 2025.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly buying a new home in the Cotswolds
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly in the final stages of purchasing a 58-acre estate near the village of Wigginton in the Cotswolds, a picturesque region in Oxfordshire known for its rolling hills and tranquil countryside. The couple, who already own multimillion-pound homes in Los Angeles and the Hamptons, are said to have secured planning permission for a luxury estate. The estate features a seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion, complete with a lakeside view, according to The Times. The estimated cost of the property is £7.5 million. And the development is expected to significantly increase the estate’s value once completed.
This move places them among a growing list of international celebrities flocking to the Cotswolds. Often dubbed the “Hamptons of the UK,” the couple joins neighbors like David and Victoria Beckham and Ellen DeGeneres.
A few residents in the area aren’t so happy about the celebrity couple moving in. “The prices of everything have gone up a lot, and people tend to stick another two zeros onto things such as fixing fencing or walls just because of where we live,” Thomas Winter, a 20-year resident of the area, told The Times. “If I wanted to buy a larger property around here, then I wouldn’t be able to afford it as these celebrities have priced me out, which is not good.”
