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Minecraft creator Markus 'Notch' Persson has put his Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $70 million. That is the same price he paid for the home in 2014 after outbidding Jay-Z and Beyoncé.

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**Estimated monthly ownership costs for this ~22,300 sq ft Beverly Hills mansion (listed at $70 million):**

These are ballpark figures based on typical luxury estate costs in the area (not exact for this specific house). California’s Proposition 13 means property taxes are based on the purchase price (about 1.1–1.3% effective rate in Beverly Hills).

### Rough Annual Breakdown
| Category | Estimated Annual Cost | Notes |
|-----------------------|--------------------------------|-------|
| **Property taxes** | $770,000 – $910,000 | ~1.1–1.3% of $70M purchase price |
| **Insurance** | $80,000 – $200,000+ | High for large modern estate |
| **Utilities** (electric, gas, water) | $60,000 – $150,000 | Big house, pool, AC, lighting, etc. |
| **Maintenance & repairs** | $350,000 – $700,000+ | 0.5–1% of value is common for ultra-luxury |
| **Landscaping / grounds / pool** | $80,000 – $200,000 | Professional care required |
| **Staff + security** | $200,000 – $600,000+ | Housekeeper, gardener, security (optional but common) |
| **Misc / reserves** | $50,000 – $150,000 | Systems, smart home, unexpected work |

### Monthly Total (no mortgage)
**Rough range: $130,000 – $240,000+ per month**

- **Low end** (minimal staff, efficient use): around $130k–$160k/month
- **Realistic full-service ownership**: $180k–$240k+/month

**Property taxes alone** would be roughly **$65,000 – $75,000 per month**.

These are estimates based on industry rules of thumb for ultra-luxury homes in Beverly Hills/Trousdale Estates and similar $20M–$70M estates. Actual costs depend heavily on how the house is used, staffing levels, and energy efficiency. The listing agent or a local property manager would have more precise figures.

[lorcro2000]

Yeah, aside from the blinding costs of keeping this up and what it costs to buy... I mean, what would you use it for? Looks like a giant barn you'd spend most of your time walking from point A to B.

And a nightclub? Dafuq would I need with a nightclub?

I'd like a decent sized house but this kind of "ooh look at how rich I am" nonsense is just nonsense.