The split between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may be over, but their shared history still haunts them. At the center of it all is a Beverly Hills mansion that has become more than just a piece of real estate; it’s a symbol of unfinished business.
The House That Won’t Sell: A Shared Burden
For almost a year the couple’s 38,000 square foot mansion in Beverly Hills has been on the market with no buyer in sight. Originally purchased for almost $61 million, the property was listed at $68 million—a price neither party seems willing to budge on. Jennifer Lopez is holding out hope of getting her money back or even making a profit. Ben Affleck seems less sentimental about the whole thing. He reportedly thinks the only way forward is to lower the price.
This disagreement over price has kept the house—and their financial entanglement—at the forefront of their post-divorce lives. According to sources close to the situation, Affleck wants to be done with it all, leave it all behind.
A House Neither Loved
From the get go, this house carried baggage neither of them was particularly fond of. For Jennifer Lopez, the house was too big, 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms overwhelming rather than lovely. Affleck hated the location, it was too far from his kids who live with his ex wife Jennifer Garner.
Despite these reservations they bought it anyway during happier times, thinking it would be their “love nest”. Now it’s a constant reminder of their broken relationship.
Different Lives, Same Problem
Today both stars have moved on to new homes and new lives. Jennifer Lopez lives in an 18 million house in Los Angeles* and Affleck has a 20 million apartment in Pacific Palisades. But the unsold house remains a thorn in their side, tying them together through paperwork and negotiations long after the divorce papers were signed.
A Missed Opportunity?
In September 2025 there was a glimmer of hope when a $64 million offer emerged. But a trust fund issue killed the deal before it could happen. Since then interest in the property has waned and now it’s getting even harder to resolve the situation quickly.
Affleck is getting frustrated. He thinks the house is being held to an unrealistic price especially with the current market. Lopez is determined to get her money back, she sees the sale as a way to move forward financially.
Will They Ever Be Free?
Until the house sells Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck will be tied to this shared burden. What was supposed to be a dream home turned into a source of conflict, proving how entwined their lives still are despite being apart.
As fans speculate about their next move, one thing is clear: until they settle this final chapter they will never be truly free.