As of October 23, 2026, eight luxury homes connected to Black celebrities are on the market. The list stretches from George Foreman’s Texas estate, asking $6 million, to Tyler Perry’s Beverly Hills property, listed at $57 million. The figures invite comparison, but the sellers’ situations are not alike: one home belongs to an estate, another is being sold by a former spouse, and several have changed hands since their celebrity owners moved out.
That distinction matters more than the famous names attached to the listings. A house can be a family home, a long-term holding or a property bought and renovated by new owners. Its asking price says what the seller hopes to receive. It does not disclose what the owner has spent, what a buyer will offer or how much money will remain after a sale.
Eight homes, eight different stories
1. Tyler Perry’s Beverly Hills estate: $57 million
Tyler Perry bought his Beverly Hills property in 2004 for $4.3 million. By the time work on the estate was completed in 2012, the roughly 24,600-square-foot residence had nine bedrooms, 15 bathrooms and 22.5 gated acres. It went on the market in September 2026 for $57 million.
The asking price is more than 13 times the reported purchase price, but the gap leaves out the cost of construction and improvements. It also skips over the years of ownership and the price a buyer may ultimately pay. Perry has since bought a home in Puerto Rico for more than $30 million. The two purchases are separate transactions; available reporting does not establish that one prompted the other.
Yep, moving to Puerto Rico at the top of the year, and I’m pulling back a whole lot.
— Tyler Perry
2. Kenya Barris’s Beverly Hills estate: $20.8 million
Television creator Kenya Barris bought this roughly 11,000-square-foot estate from music producer Zedd for $18.4 million. About three years later, Barris put it on the market for a reported $20.8 million. The five-bedroom property has a theater and infinity pool.
The $2.4 million between the reported purchase and asking prices is only a possible gross spread. Selling expenses, taxes, renovations and carrying costs all affect the result, and the listing price is not a completed sale. The house’s path from one entertainment figure to another also puts the celebrity association in perspective: the real estate remains the asset, regardless of who has lived there.
3. Halle Berry’s Los Angeles villa: $11.995 million
Halle Berry bought her 1926 Mediterranean-style Los Angeles home in 2005 for just under $6 million. The 5,900-square-foot property includes a main house and guesthouse, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a pool, a meditation garden and outdoor entertaining areas. Its current asking price is $11.995 million.
The home was still listed in an October 22 report, which named Richard Ehrlich of Carolwood Estates as the listing agent. The asking price is roughly twice Berry’s reported purchase price, but that comparison does not account for renovations, taxes, maintenance or the eventual sale.
4. Michael B. Jordan’s former Hollywood Hills home: $14 million
Michael B. Jordan sold this four-bedroom home in 2022, so he is not the seller behind its current $14 million price. He bought it in 2019 for $5.8 million and sold it three years later for $6.95 million. The current owners acquired it in 2025 for $5.25 million, renovated it and returned it to the market in September 2026.
Jordan’s reported sale price was $1.15 million above his purchase price before costs. The new asking price reflects a different ownership period and a redesigned house. Conflating it with Jordan’s own return would give readers the wrong picture of who stands to benefit from a sale.
5. Stevie Wonder’s former Calabasas home: $9.7 million
Stevie Wonder and his former wife, Kai Milla-Morris, bought their Calabasas estate in 2000 for $2.85 million and raised their family there. Milla-Morris is now selling it. The 11,120-square-foot home sits on nearly three acres.
The estate first appeared on the market in 2025 for $15 million. When it returned in July 2026, the asking price was $9.7 million—more than a third below the initial figure. That shift is a reminder that a seller’s first number can change when a listing does not attract a buyer. It still says nothing about the final proceeds.
6. Quincy Jones’s Bel Air estate: $34.85 million
The estate of the late producer Quincy Jones relisted his Bel Air home in June 2026 for $34.85 million. The approximately 25,000-square-foot property has five bedrooms, a recording studio, screening room, pool and tennis court.
It entered the market in 2025 at nearly $60 million, then was offered at $40 million. The current ask is about 42% below the first one. The price cuts trace the seller’s changing expectations; they do not establish the home’s value or what the estate will receive.
7. George Foreman’s Texas estate: $6 million
George Foreman’s family is selling his longtime Huffman, Texas, estate after his death in 2025. The $6 million listing includes about 13.5 acres of a larger 28-acre compound; the remaining land is being offered separately. The nearly 12,000-square-foot house was completed in 2001, and a separate climate-controlled garage of roughly 11,000 square feet was built for Foreman’s car collection.
A property of this size offers room for cars, guests and family gatherings. It also comes with a private well, septic system, generator and substantial grounds to maintain. Foreman’s daughter Natalie described the house in terms of the family life that took place there, a reminder that the estate is more than its acreage and outbuildings.
I just hope there is a lot of life, and a lot of laughter, because that’s what it was for us.
— Natalie Foreman
8. Jerry Rice’s former Atherton estate: $35 million
The Atherton mansion custom-built for Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice was listed in October 2026 for $35 million. Rice sold it in 2013 for $9 million. The current sellers are Silicon Valley real estate executives who bought it later; they are not Rice.
The 12,520-square-foot property has six bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a guesthouse, theater, gym, wine room and underground seven-car garage. Rice had first listed the home in 2007 for $22 million, but it eventually sold for much less, illustrating how far an initial asking price can sit from a completed transaction. The latest ask is nearly four times the 2013 sale price, although it cannot reveal what the current owners invested or what they might clear.
Reading beyond the asking price
These eight homes are not a wealth ranking. Their locations, size, condition and ownership histories differ, as do the reasons they are for sale. A recording studio or a large stretch of land might be exactly what one buyer wants; another may see the upkeep as a burden. Celebrity history can draw attention, but it cannot guarantee a sale at the listed price.
For a clearer picture of a home sale, the IRS points to the amount realized after selling expenses and the property’s adjusted basis. Basis can include the acquisition cost and qualifying capital improvements. Some eligible sellers can exclude part of the gain on a main-home sale; different rules may apply to rental or investment property. The IRS explains how basis and gain are calculated. The purchase price alone is not enough to determine an owner’s profit or tax bill.
Ownership costs matter throughout the holding period, too. Insurance, security, utilities, repairs and property taxes add up. Pools, guesthouses, long driveways and landscaped acreage require ongoing work. Those features may help a home stand out, but they can also narrow the group of buyers able to afford the purchase and the upkeep.
For Black readers thinking about real estate as a wealth strategy, these celebrity properties are exceptional examples, not a practical buying guide. Other parts of the market involve developers and operators assembling land, raising capital, financing construction and managing buildings.
The listings tell eight distinct stories: a longtime residence, a family home, a property left to an estate, and houses that have moved on to new owners. Their prices are useful clues, but only one part of the picture. What the property ultimately sells for—and what the owner has put into it—will tell more.
Frequently asked questions
Does an asking price show what a home is worth?
No. It is the seller’s stated price. The final sale price depends on offers, negotiation, financing and whether a transaction closes. A price reduction shows a change in the asking price, not the home’s final market value.
Does a higher resale price mean the owner made a profit?
Not necessarily. The result depends on the purchase price, qualifying improvements, selling expenses, taxes and other ownership costs. A listing above an earlier purchase price does not establish the owner’s net gain.
Who is selling Stevie Wonder’s former home and Jerry Rice’s former home?
Kai Milla-Morris, Stevie Wonder’s former wife, is selling the Calabasas property. Rice sold his Atherton home in 2013; the current sellers acquired it afterward.
Why include homes that celebrities no longer own?
Several listings are connected to celebrities through past ownership or family history. Making that relationship clear helps distinguish the celebrity’s financial history from the current seller’s asking price and any proceeds from a future sale.
What costs affect a luxury home’s resale?
Property taxes, insurance, security, utilities, maintenance, repairs and selling expenses can all affect an owner’s net proceeds. Large grounds and specialized amenities may appeal to some buyers while requiring more money and work to maintain.
Can a homeowner exclude profit from federal income tax?
Some sellers may qualify to exclude up to $250,000 of gain, or $500,000 for joint filers, on a main home. Eligibility depends on IRS ownership, use and timing requirements. Rental and investment properties may be subject to different rules.
