Tony Stark's Razor House Sells
Last week The inspiration for Iron Man’s home was listed for $24.995M and was purchased for $20.8 M. This is the most expensive sale in La Jolla in 2019.
Credit: Gary Kasl
The home was on the market for two years before the Altman Brothers listed it – and within a week they found a buyer and double-ended the deal
Who Bought the Razor House?
The buyers turned out to be singer Alicia Keys and her husband, producer Swizz Beatz, who paid $20.8 million in 2019, according to Times of San Diego. Designed by architect Wallace E. Cunningham and completed in 2007, the cliffside home at 9826 La Jolla Farms Road has about 10,600 square feet and four bedrooms. Read more in our follow-up, Alicia Keys Bought the Razor House.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Razor House?
The Razor House is at 9826 La Jolla Farms Road in La Jolla, California, on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Who designed the Razor House?
Architect Wallace E. Cunningham designed the home, which was completed in 2007.
How much did the Razor House sell for?
It sold for $20.8 million in 2019, the most expensive sale in La Jolla that year. It had been listed for $24.995 million.
Who bought the Razor House?
Singer Alicia Keys and producer Swizz Beatz were reported as the buyers in 2019.
Scroll through below to see more of the iconic home. Photos courtesy of Credit: Gary Kasl.
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