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Property Values - What You Get for ... $30 Million

Homes on the market in New York City, Aspen, Colo., and Bel Air, Calif.

By ANNA BAHNEY
Published: June 20, 2007

New York City
WHAT: Two-bedroom condominium
HOW MUCH: $28,500,000
PER SQUARE FOOT: $2,612

This 23-room penthouse condominium is in the TriBeCa neighborhood of lower Manhattan. It has 10,911 interior and 1,991 exterior square feet. Situated at the top of a doorman building with its own private elevator, this five-story apartment has a dumbwaiter, as well as a sculptural stainless-steel and curved-glass staircase. The property is contemporary in design and has a double-height dining space with a glass chandelier by the artist Dale Chihuly. A three-story-tall installation by the artist Jenny Holzer also comes with the property. A double-height retractable projection screen allows viewing from two floors. There is a full-floor master suite with a fireplace, a double marble bath with steam shower, a dressing room with a skylight, a custom-made stainless steel hot tub surrounded by a mosaic mural, and a terrace. The property has three full baths, three half baths, three fireplaces, a wet bar on every level and a rooftop gym with its own terrace. There are four outdoor spaces, including a wraparound terrace on the main living level, accessible from the living room, dining room and kitchen. The monthly taxes are $6,078, and the monthly common charges are $8,657. Stephen Mcrae, Sotheby’s International Realty, (212) 431-2424; www.sothebyshomes.com/nyc

Aspen, Colo.
WHAT: Eight-bedroom house with a one-bedroom guest house
HOW MUCH: $29,250,000
PER SQUARE FOOT: $2,540

Situated on five acres east of downtown Aspen, this three-story, 11,512-square-foot home is set against a hill with a landscaped stream running through the front yard. It has views of the Rocky Mountains and the North Star Preserve. This lodge-style house was built in 1981 and underwent a major renovation in 2000. It has rough-hewn posts and exposed ceiling beams throughout. It is sold furnished with western-style furniture and appointments, including antler chandeliers and wrought-iron light fixtures. The property has eight full baths, three half baths, four fireplaces, a three-car attached garage, a media room, an exercise room, a hot tub and a sauna. There is a separate one-bedroom guest house. Several rooms have French doors opening to the lawn, patio or deck. The property borders public land and has a pond in addition to the stream. The annual taxes are $27,895. Joshua Saslove, Joshua & Co. of Aspen, Christie’s Affiliate, (970) 925-8810; www.joshuaco.com

Bel Air, Calif.
WHAT: Nine-bedroom house with a two-bedroom guest house
HOW MUCH: $29,995,000
PER SQUARE FOOT: $999

This four-story Italian-style villa in the old area of Bel Air features ornate moldings, columned hallways and a grand two-story-high entryway. The gated 30,000-square-foot house was built in 1927. A three-level addition for entertaining, completed in 2003, was built beneath the house. The house is approached by a stone motor court with space for 20 cars. Beyond the 12-foot-high glass and steel front door are archways leading to a living room, a kitchen and a breakfast room. The property has 20 baths, four fireplaces, three secured elevators, two offices, a racquetball court and gymnasium, a two-lane bowling alley, an indoor pool and spa and a movie theater. Several connecting terraces overlook an acre of landscaped lawns, fountains and gardens. A stone courtyard with a center fountain, accessible from the house on three sides through arched French doors. The backyard includes another pool and spa, an outdoor kitchen with a bar, and a separate entrance that leads directly to the entertainment levels, all surrounded by mature landscaping and palm trees. There is also a detached two-bedroom guest house. If the property sells at asking price, taxes will be $374,937. Buyers must be prepared to present verifiable financial information before a showing. David Kramer, Hilton & Hyland Real Estate, Christie’s Great Estates, (310) 691-2400; www.hiltonhyland.com