Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s Beverly Hills mansion goes on the market for $68 million — wait until you see the tax bill

Last year alone, the tax bill on the couple’s luxury home was more than $400,000, Zillow estimated.

And here’s the kicker – California, often maligned for its high taxes, actually has a lower property tax rate than many other states. According to Bankrate, if the mansion were located in an exclusive East Coast enclave like Greenwich, Conn., the tax bill would be closer to $800,000 a year.

And racking up huge sums in the public fund won’t be the only thing that can make even the wealthiest homeowners bitter – property utility bills can be almost as tough.

According to calculations by HomeAdvisor and the US Energy and Information Administration, total estimated monthly utility costs based on home size are between $5,000 and $20,000 – potentially more depending on specific amenities and residence usage patterns.

The breakdown is as follows:

• Electricity: For a mansion of this size, with extensive lighting, heating, cooling, and possibly a pool and other energy-intensive features, the electric bill can easily range from $3,000 to $10,000 per month.
• water: Depending on the size of the property grounds, including landscaping, pools and water features, the water bill can be anywhere from $500 to $2,000 per month.
• gas: For heating, hot water and potentially a large kitchen, the gas bill can range from $500 to $3,000 per month, depending on usage and efficiency of the systems.
• Security and Maintenance: High-end security systems and regular maintenance can add $1,000 to $5,000 per month.

The 5-acre estate, nestled in one of Beverly Hills’ most exclusive enclaves, is the epitome of luxury living, complete with a zero-edge pool, indoor pickleball and basketball courts, a state-of-the-art gym and even a boxing ring.

“Recently renovated to the highest level of quality within the last 4 months,” the listing boasts, the property “is located in one of Beverly Hills’ most exclusive and secure enclaves.”

The prime property, listed by The Agency’s Santiago Arana, has already attracted more than 75,000 views on Zillow since going live.

But what the listing doesn’t mention is the rocky relationship that led to its sale.

Affleck and Lopez, who married in 2022 after rekindling their early 2000s romance, had been living apart for some time. Their marital issues began to surface almost immediately after their honeymoon in Lake Como, Italy.

While the couple’s public displays of affection were captured by the paparazzi, behind closed doors things were not so perfect.

“He was unhappy with the paparazzi following him. She’s an international superstar and he acted like it was a surprise that they were being followed,” a source told Page Six.

Their honeymoon, which should have been the happiest time of their lives, was marred by tension, as the couple barely spoke to each other when the cameras weren’t rolling.

“He sold her being a changed man and that lasted a very short time,” the insider revealed.

As the honeymoon glow faded, so did Affleck’s enthusiasm for the Hollywood spotlight. Another insider claimed that Affleck’s sobriety played a significant role in the couple’s breakup.

“He was just getting sober… He was in a vulnerable state, and whatever their chemistry was playing into that… He was in this raging and emotional state,” the source said, suggesting that as Affleck’s sobriety strengthened , he began to desire a quieter, more private life—something that was impossible while married to an international superstar like Lopez.

Affleck’s struggles with alcohol have been well documented, with his most recent stint in rehab in 2018.

But as she adjusted to the sober life, the ever-present paparazzi and the various demands of Lopez’s career reportedly began to weigh heavily on her.

“He doesn’t want to [the entourage] and all the drama that comes with that in his house,” the insider said, noting that Affleck’s need for privacy had become a source of tension.