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New owner stands to get the $48M Malibu mansion that Kevin Garnett once owned — but never lived in

Nypost · · 610 words · By Jennifer Gould
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New owner stands to get the $48M Malibu mansion that Kevin Garnett once owned — but never lived in See more of our coverage in your search results.

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New owner stands to get the $48M Malibu mansion that Kevin Garnett once owned — but never lived in See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google This Malibu house still has game — and plenty of avocados to spare.

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A modern beach residence that NBA legend Kevin Garnett commissioned — but never lived in — is back on the market after a four-year renovation, asking a cool $48 million.

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Claim 1: “The ultra-modern residence, at 27715 Pacific Coast Highway, features a large infinity pool, wide ocean views and, yes, no fewer than 50 avocado trees.”
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The address 27715 Pacific Coast Highway is confirmed across Zillow, The Beverly Hills Estates, and a YouTube video, all of which mention the infinity pool and approximately 50 avocado trees.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Durham ( DURR-əm) is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina, being the county seat of Durham County, with outskirts of the city limits also extending into Orange County and Wake County. Durham is …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durham,_North_Carolina
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web search NEUTRAL — It is located at 27715 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA.Has uncovered spaces: Yes. Features. Levels: Two. Stories: 2. Has private pool: Yes.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/27715-Pacific-Coast-Hwy-M…
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web search NEUTRAL — An infinity pool anchors the outdoor living spaces, complemented by an expansive deck, private pickleball court, approximately 50 avocado trees, and a whole home generator.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiOkM0vbGXM
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Claim 2: “Valsky then hired Swiss architect Roger Kurath, of LA-based Design 21, to overhaul the design, gut renovate and meet new fire codes.”
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Claim 3: “Outside there’s a 65-by-30-foot infinity pool.”
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Claim 4: “There’s also a pickleball court, a barbecue area, and a home theater and gym.”
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Claim 5: “The listing brokers are Tomer Fridman and Aaron Kirman of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California, and Chris Cortazzo of Compass.”
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Claim 6: “Garnett had purchased the property for $6.4 million back in 2003, when he was with the Minnesota Timberwolves.”
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Celebrity Net Worth explicitly states that in 2003, Garnett purchased a property on the Pacific Coast Highway for $6.4 million.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kevin Maurice Garnett, commonly known by his initials KG, is an American former professional basketball player who played 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Garnett
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web search NEUTRAL — Real Estate. In 2003, Garnett purchased a property on the Pacific Coast Highway in the Los Angeles area for $6.4 million. He initially planned to use the property as an off-season home, which allowed …
https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/kevin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Check out the Top 50 Plays from Kevin Garnett's 21 year career! About the NBA: The NBA is the premier professional basketball league in the United States and Canada.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mhUlZl3tyU
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Claim 7: “Beyoncé and Jay-Z paid a record $200 million for their similar sized estate in 2023, at 27712 Pacific Coast Highway in an all-cash deal”
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Three independent web sources confirm Beyoncé and Jay-Z purchased 27712 Pacific Coast Highway for $200 million in 2023, breaking California records.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tadao Ando (安藤 忠雄, Andō Tadao; born September 13, 1941) is a Japanese architect. Self-taught, he is known for his unique integration of architecture and landscape. Architectural historian Francesco Da…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tadao_Ando
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web search NEUTRAL — Jay-Z and Beyoncé broke California real estate records when they closed a deal for the priciest home in the state’s history, paying $200 million for a Malibu estate. The musical power couple purchased…
https://therealdeal.com/la/2023/05/19/jay-z-beyonce-break-ca…
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web search NEUTRAL — A sky view of 27712 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, purchased by Beyonce and Jay-Z in May of 2023 for $200 million.Anthony Barcelo.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/beyonc-jay-z-smash-california-223…
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Claim 8: “Garnett... agreed to sell the home, unfinished, to Ando Hacopian of Hacopian Design & Development Group for $16 million in 2021.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of Google Docs help pages, which are irrelevant to the claim about Ando Hacopian.
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web search NEUTRAL — Google Docs is an online word processor that lets you create and format documents and work with other people. Get our top tips for using Google Docs.
https://support.google.com/docs/answer/7068618?hl=en&co=GENI…
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web search NEUTRAL — Official Google Docs Editors Help Center where you can find tips and tutorials on using Google Docs Editors and other answers to frequently asked questions.
https://support.google.com/docs/?hl=en
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web search NEUTRAL — Returns one value if a logical expression is `TRUE` and another if it is `FALSE`. Sample Usage IF (A2 = "foo","A2 is foo") IF (A2,"A2 was true","A2 was false") IF (TRUE,4,5) Syntax IF (logical_expre
https://support.google.com/docs/answer/3093364?hl=en
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Claim 9: “Garnett’s former home is on 6.74 acres, a triple lot, standing adjacent to an equestrian center.”
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Zillow and Chris Cortazzo confirm the lot size is 6.74 acres. The YouTube video 'Welcome to Vela' confirms it encompasses three APNs (triple lot) and is nearly 7 acres.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Durham ( DURR-əm) is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina, being the county seat of Durham County, with outskirts of the city limits also extending into Orange County and Wake County. Durham is …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durham,_North_Carolina
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web search NEUTRAL — It is located at 27715 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA.Residential, Single Family Residence. Built in 1991. 6.74 Acres Lot.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/27715-Pacific-Coast-Hwy-M…
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web search NEUTRAL — 27715 Pacific Coast Highway is a Residential House property located in Malibu, CA, featuring a 6.740 acre lot, 11,000 sqft, 6 bedrooms, 6 full, 2 half baths. Information being provided is for the visi…
https://chriscortazzo.com/properties/27715-pacific-coast-hig…
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Claim 10: “A modern beach residence that NBA legend Kevin Garnett commissioned — but never lived in — is back on the market after a four-year renovation, asking a cool $48 million.”
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Multiple sources confirm the property is Kevin Garnett's former Malibu mansion and is currently listed for $48 million. One source specifically mentions it as a 'former Malibu mansion listed for $48 million'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Karl-Anthony Towns Jr. (born November 15, 1995), also known by his initials KAT, is a Dominican American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl-Anthony_Towns
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of notable people who were born in, or have been residents of, or otherwise closely associated with the American city of Malibu, California. The listed people are Americans unl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Malibu,_Ca…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Steve Englehart (; born April 22, 1947) is an American writer of comic books and novels. He is best known for his work at Marvel Comics and DC Comics in the 1970s and 1980s. His pseudonyms have includ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Englehart
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Claim 11: “Garnett filed a lawsuit against Hacopian alleging fraud, followed by a second lawsuit against the title and escrow companies.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding lawsuits filed by Garnett against Hacopian or title companies.
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Claim 12: “billionaire Marc Andreessen paid $177 million for his estate, which also sits on around 7 acres, at 27740 Pacific Coast Highway in 2021.”
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Multiple sources confirm Marc Andreessen purchased 27740 Pacific Coast Highway for $177 million in 2021, including a report on the property's size (7 acres).
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web search NEUTRAL — Marc Andreessen and 27234 - 27242 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu (Wikipedia, Compass).The deal surpassed the previous highest-sale record set in 2020 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who paid $165 million…
https://therealdeal.com/la/2022/03/25/vc-legend-andreesson-b…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2. 27740 Pacific Coast Hwy. $177 million 11,810 square feet. Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen bought this Malibu estate for $177 million in 2021 — a new California record.
https://www.denisonyachtsales.com/2022/01/top-sales-of-2021-…
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web search NEUTRAL — 27740 Pacific Coast Highway. $177 million. Malibu, California.But the sale of fashion mogul Serge Azria’s seven-acre property in Malibu to venture capitalist Marc Andreessen for $177 million easily to…
https://www.inman.com/2021/10/15/the-20-biggest-luxury-real-…
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Claim 13: “Vladimir Valsky, CEO of VIG Private Lending, who held senior debt on the property, took ownership in 2022”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Vladimir Valsky or VIG Private Lending taking ownership of the property.
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Claim 14: “At 11,000 square feet, the six bedroom mansion”
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Zillow, The Beverly Hills Estates, and a news snippet all confirm the home is 11,000 square feet with 6 bedrooms.
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web search NEUTRAL — This 11000 square feet Single Family home has 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. It is located at 27715 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/27715-Pacific-Coast-Hwy-M…
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web search NEUTRAL — The mansion spans 11,000 square feet across a 7-acre, three-lot compound overlooking the Pacific Ocean.The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom property includes an ocean-facing primary suite as well as a gym,…
https://therealdeal.com/la/2026/08/20/kevin-garnetts-former-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The estate features approximately 11,000 square feet of living space across three stories, with 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, grand scale entertaining spaces, and resort like grounds designed to embrace…
https://thebeverlyhillsestates.com/listing/27715-pacific-coa…
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