Top 10 Beverly Hills Homes for Sale!

It’s time for a new installment of my list of the Top 10 homes currently for sale in Beverly Hills.

Since my previous No. 1 has now sold, there is a new No. 1 on this list. There’s also some re-shuffling. Frankly, this home would have been at the top of my list even if Pete Sampras’ former home hadn’t sold. My new favorite home is in Beverly Park. No surprise the best house is in the city's premier development. However, even for Beverly Park, I feel this is a standout property (much better than the one Prince is renting).

Additionally, Nos. 2 and 3 are no longer on the market (No.3 was admittedly a bit overpriced even if it was cool), No. 4 sold, No. 5 is now No. 2. No. 6 is off the market. Nos. 7 and 8 are still available. No. 9 is still available but I dropped it off the list. No. 10 sold. If you want to check out the old list, it's HERE.

But on to the NEW list:

1. 40 Beverly Park – $39 million – 10 Beds, 14 Baths – It’s a shame that this terrible economic climate has forced a price reduction on this special property. Here’s some things that set this house apart. The stonework in the bathrooms is fantastic. Each bathroom is like it’s own special treat. The woodwork is fabulous, just check the ceiling in the master bedroom. The master closet is the size of a decent-sized apartment. As a dude, I love the guy’s master bathroom. The study has a glass floor that looks down to wine cellar below. And outside the study, there’s a waterfall that goes underneath the driveway and then becomes a stream that flows around the study and into the outdoor pool. I would always work at home. The lower level not only has a great theater and bar (wine cellar, again), but it has a great indoor pool next to the workout area with this awesome sitting area and a sauna and a bunch of separate spa rooms. I could go on and on. Did I mention the beautiful French architecture?

2. 1310 Tower Grove – “La Villa Serena” – $20 million – 6 Beds, 9 Baths – OK, this was No. 5 on my previous list. Now, it’s a close second. There is this room in this house that is so amazing, I don’t think I’d ever leave it if I lived there. The ceiling is two stories tall with a hallway running across the top of it on one side. Below, there is the kitchen, a great sitting area with a television, a huge dining table (think Spanish feast) and doors that go out to the patio and infinity pool with incredible views of the city. I love this room because it basically combines most of everything you do in a house (except what you do in the bedroom) in one room. So if you actually get along with your spouse, and she happens to be willing to cook for you, this is the perfect setup.

3. 9550 Oak Pass Rd. -- $15 million – 5 Beds, 8 Baths – I love this house. New construction. It’s like a cross between an architectural and a Mediterranean with Frank Lloyd Wright influences. Needs some better landscaping, though.

4. 1013 N. Roxbury -- $17 million – 6 Beds, 7.5 Baths – Great house with an Old Hollywood feel but totally modernized. Location couldn’t be better. The price has come down nearly $5 million from the original listing.

5. 1446 Donhill Dr. -- $16.5 million – 6 Beds, 9 Baths – OK, this is a distinctive house. It’s Balinese but with a lot of modern touches. It has some downsides – so close to the street, and it’s over-priced. But still, it is really unlike any other on this list. And I think very comfortable. It’s relaxing – and beautiful.

6. 702 N. Elm Dr. -- $14 million – 6 Beds, 11 Baths -- This 2-year old home in the BH flats has one great room after another – whether it’s the kitchen or the study or the theater – there are details upon details. The woodwork, floors and stonework. And, in my opinion, it’s nice to be closer to the city.

7. 14 Beverly Park -- $23 million – 7 Beds, 7 Baths – This is a great house but needs some updating. I might have put it higher if the interior was not outdated. Compare it with No. 8, which doesn’t need updating and is less expensive. Problem is, I just like this one better.

8. 65 Beverly Park -- $21.5 million – 6 Beds, 10 Baths – This one has come down $2 million from the previous list when I had it at No. 7.

9. 0 Trousdale -- $10 million -- 4 Beds, 5 Baths -- This is a beautiful (if a bit harsh in places) modern home with spectacular views. It's got some really gorgeous finishes and very creative architectural touches (especially the distinctive entrance), but it is also very close to the street.

10. 27 Beverly Park -- $29 million – 10 Beds, 15 Baths – This one needs another price reduction already. It’s a great house. Tremendous rooms. Lots of land. But it needs to come down to reality.

11. 1032 Cove Way -- $10 million – 5 Beds, 6 Baths. Finally, I decided to add a fixer to the list this time. This English Tudor has all the makings of a premium property: great location behind the BH hotel, great architecture and history, great amenities like a tennis court and pool. It just needs to be brought into the future. (Note: I like the home at 1119 Calle Vista even better, but the price is too high.)

Finally, as always, there are some pretty decent Beverly Hills homes that are not on the market and could be purchased regardless. But this list is just for the ones being actively marketed.