Pharrell Williams Sold His $9.2 Million L.A. Estate
Yes, you read that right. Pharrell Williams, a sensational American singer-songwriter and 13-time Grammy Award winner, sold another majestic mansion from his housing portfolio. At the beginning of his music career, Biography writes, the Virginia Beach, Virginia-born music nerd dropped out of Princess Anne High School. He teamed up with his best friend (the two-time Grammy Award-winning Chad Ugo) and formed The Neptunes –– one of the most successful American music production companies.
In this Vice article covering their success story, we learned that The Neptunes produced the 1999 debut albums of Kelis and Clipse, engineered tracks for Ol' Dirty Bastard, Ma$e, and even Diddy (who own a $40 million villa in Holmby Hills, per Variety). The post also revealed that The Neptunes worked with Jay-Z on his first single of the year 2000 entitled "I Just Wanna Love You," and they were also the producers of Billboard-topping songs such as Snoop Dog's "Drop It Like It's Hot" and "Hot In Here" by Nelly.
Williams, who worked for and was fired by McDonald's three times when he was much younger and hustling (via Capital Xtra), was reported by Wealthy Gorilla to have a net worth of $200 million as of 2022. In the following sections, we at House Digest will give you an overview of the homes that Williams has sold, starting with the most recent: Williams' $9.2 million L.A. estate.
An overview of Pharrell Williams' $9.2 million L.A. estate
Venture across the ridges of the Hollywood Hills and soon enough you'll stumble upon the awesomeness of this stylish and slender, low-slung $9.2 million home that used to belong to Pharrell Williams until now. The Los Angeles Times explained that it took the singer of the 2013 banger "Happy" three years to sell the home for $2 million more than he bought it in 2015, though for $3 million less than the asking price.
According to Mansion Global, the glass-and-window masterpiece overlooking the city lights of Hollywood was built in 2007 by architect Hagy Belzberg, who was awarded by the American Institute of Architects for the project. The stunning L.A. home has an enviable skate park where the new owner can catch some air, plus a modern outdoor movie theatre for weekend relaxation. The New York Post added that the new owner has access to an all-exclusive spa, a 70-foot infinity pool, and multiple decks for entertainment outside.
Mansion Global gave further details on the 6,000-square-foot property, identifying the main building with a formal living room that has a large fireplace, five furnished bedrooms, five bathrooms, one half bathroom, and a standard chef's kitchen. But guess what? This isn't the only home that the most awarded producer of 2000 has sold, as will be revealed in the next section.
Pharrell Williams previously sold a Beverly Hills home in 2020
For Pharrell Williams, the recent $2 million profit he made on the $9.2 million L.A. estate may be considered as a recovery (and more) over the loss the pop/R&B musician and producer took on the 2020 sale of his Beverly Hills mansion. According to Architectural Digest, Williams bought the ultramodern glass mansion from the world-renowned producer and American actor Tyler Perry for the whopping sum of $15.6 million in 2018, but ended up listing it for $16.95 million and selling it for $14 million (via Zillow).
According to the Los Angeles Times, the 17,000-square-foot property in Beverly Hills has a 200-foot driveway that leads straight to the compound, where you would be enchanted by a grotto-style swimming pool, splashy waterfalls in a scenic lawn, koi ponds, and a tennis court. Inside the dramatic, glass-covered home itself is a sculptural staircase that links a floor with 10 bedrooms to an atrium that features indoor fountains.
Knewz also mentioned a formal dining room, in which custom-made crystal chandeliers hang near a chef's kitchen with golf-tinted lights, and a wood-lined lounge connecting to a billiards area and a wet bar. They pointed out that the main bedroom has a spa-style bathroom of its own, features a modern fireplace, and boasts a private office that connects to a stylish private terrace. But does this mean that Williams is out of properties to sell or live in? Well, find out below.
Pharrell Williams has another $30 million mansion in Coral Gables, FL
That's right. The loving husband to Helen Lasichanh and father to four adorable children (via Biography) has another 17,000-square-foot mansion on 3.5 lush tropical acres in Florida. As noted by Celebrity Net Worth, Pharrell Williams acquired the home for $30 million, as opposed to the $45 million it was listed for. The outlet also described the majestic residence, which is popularly known as El Palmar, and has nine bedrooms and 11.5 bathrooms.
When The Sun announced Williams' move into the house amidst the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, they also told readers about the 35-foot waterfront the home has, a truly expensive wine cellar that offers Williams 2,000 bottles of spirits and a pub-style bar, a fully-loaded library, and a classic living room that has a fireplace. High Snobeity listed the features of the outdoor area which include coral rock pathways, a boathouse, a calming koi pond, an outdoor kitchen, and a pool.