Hollywood actor Ben Affleck has reportedly given his ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, his portion of their $90 million Beverly Hills marital home “for free,” after the former couple spent more than a year trying to offload the opulent abode.
Affleck, 53, and Lopez, 56, purchased the extraordinary property for $90 million ($60.8 million) in May 2023, less than a year after they wed, and quickly set about renovating the estate, reportedly spending millions to turn it into their dream marital sanctuary, Realtor reports.
However, just over a year later, the couple had put the property back on the market with an asking price of $101 million ($US68 million), and soon after, it was revealed that they had officially split.
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Ben Affleck has reportedly given his ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, his portion of their Beverly Hills marital home “for free”. Picture: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix
What followed was something of a real estate roller coaster that saw the home spinning on and off the market on several occasions, each time with a lower price tag. In May 2025, the ask was lowered to $93.6 million ($US$59.95 million), before the home was delisted two months later. It then returned to the market in September with an even lower price of $78 million ($US52 million).
But, in January 2026, the home was removed from the selling block yet again, with rumours swirling that Lopez had decided to hold onto the home.
Now, TMZ reports that Affleck has effectively walked away from his interests in the property altogether, with court documents obtained by the outlet indicating that the former spouses have amended their property settlement agreement from the divorce in order to give Lopez full ownership of the mansion.
Affleck, 53, and Lopez, 56, purchased the extraordinary property for $US60.9 million in May 2023. Picture: Realtor
While the newly filed documents do not include details of the transfer, TMZ alleges that Affleck took no payment from Lopez in return for his share of the home.
“The parties shall be responsible for any taxes arising from the transactions/transfers. The parties agree that the transactions/transfers shall constitute a transfer of property among spouses incident to divorce for federal income tax purposes,” the documents read.
Realtor has contacted spokespersons for Lopez and Affleck for comment.
When Lopez and Affleck’s divorce was originally finalised in January 2025, the duo agreed to split any profits from the sale of their former marital home.
However, they faced a desperate struggle to find a buyer for the lavish dwelling — during which Lopez shared several images of herself still residing at the home, despite having purchased another nearby dwelling in Hidden Hills for $24.6 million ($US17.5 million) in February 2025.
New court documents indicate that the mansion has been fully transferred into Lopez’s ownership. Picture: Instagram/Jennifer Lopez
In September, the actress and singer sparked speculation that she was angling to hold onto the property when she took to her Instagram to share snaps of herself getting ready for different red carpet events inside the enormous abode.
Lopez has not commented on her current living situation — however, one source claimed to the Daily Mail that the songstress was making use of the Beverly Hills megamansion while her new abode undergoes renovations.
“Jennifer is staying [at her and Ben’s former home] because she still owns it, so why not? Also, her new house in Hidden Hills is undergoing renovations so it would not be comfortable to move in yet,” the insider said.
It’s unclear whether the new agreement with Affleck will prompt Lopez to put that new home back on the market.
According to TMZ, Affleck handed over his share of the home to his former spouse “for free”. Picture: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
The Hidden Hills property, though luxurious, somewhat pales in comparison to the Beverly Hills mansion, offer five bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
It was described in its listing as “exuding sophistication,” offering the perfect mix between “the best of New England charm” and “relaxed California informality.”
Property records reveal that Lopez purchased the 2-acre dwelling via a trust that is linked to her business manager, having reportedly been searching for her ideal new home since April 2024, when rumours about a rift in her marriage first began to circulate.
The property spans more than 8,600 square feet and is made up of a main residence, guesthouse, pool house, and a five-stall barn complete with a tack room and a private equestrian arena.
Inside the main home there are five en suite bedrooms, including a “sumptuous master suite,” which boasts dual walk-in closets, a wet bar, a private balcony, and an incredible bathroom worthy of a five-star resort that boasts a steam shower and an enormous bathtub.
When Lopez and Affleck’s divorce was originally finalised in January 2025, the duo agreed to split any profits from the sale of their former marital home. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Still, it’s easy to see why Lopez might have found it hard to walk away from her Beverly Hills manse, which features a wide range of custom amenities, including an indoor sports complex, complete with basketball and pickleball courts, a fully equipped gym, a boxing ring, a sports lounge, and a bar.
As for its more “traditional” features, the home boasts a staggering 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms that are dotted around its vast 38,000-square-foot interior. The estate sits on a plum 5.2-acre lot in the Beverly Crest community.
The listing described the abode as a serene spot where “timeless elegance and modern convenience blend seamlessly in the heart of Beverly Hills.”
But remaining in the home will come at a staggering cost for Lopez, with Realtor.com previously estimating that the monthly fees required to maintain the dwelling were around $443,000 ($US$284,000), including the mortgage payments.
Affleck has long since moved on from the home, reportedly purchasing a $31.3 million ($US20.5 million) Pacific Palisades bachelor pad in July 2024.
Parts of this story first appeared in Realtor and was republished with permission.
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