Jon Polansky, Realtor

07/14/2026

07/18/2025

10/28/2024

Ohtani vs. Judge is even more fun in real estate!

Ohtani reportedly purchased this contemporary abode (first 3 pics) in May 2024, paying $7,850,000—a discount from the original list price of $8.9 million, which had been reduced to $8.3 million before Ohtani snapped it up for the lower sum.

The neighborhood is all about quiet luxury and isn’t without high-profile people: Celebs who have called the suburban town home include Donald Glover, Mario Lopez, Topher Grace, and Angela Bassett.

Built in 2013, the swanky spot spans 7,327 square feet on an acre lot and includes five en suite bedrooms plus three more baths. It blends “midcentury modern and contemporary design language,” according to the listing.

Highlights include floor-to-ceiling, clerestory windows and striking Bluestone walls at the entry. The family room flows to the outdoor dining area in a thoughtful melding of indoor and outdoor design, the listing notes.

Amenities include a custom home theater, a gym and sauna, and a four-car garage. The home is equipped with smart technology.

Set on almost an acre, the backyard offers an infinity pool and a hot tub, a sport court, and lounge areas.

However, the sanctuary was seemingly a strike out, as the pro athlete apparently never moved in, due to lack of privacy and security, according to reports.

Aaron Judge is no slouch when it comes to real estate. The New York Yankee, 32, has spent his entire career with the team, and the star has the salary to prove it. His nine-year, $360 million contract works out to a cool $40 million per year.

So what’s he doing with all that cash? Apparently, the six-time All-Star keeps it simple, and he keeps himself in the Big Apple.

He reportedly picked up a posh penthouse (pics 4-6) at The Cortlaned in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.

Judge, who married his long time girlfriend Samantha Bracksieck in December 2021, also owns pet dachshunds named Gus and Penny.

While there is no official word on the price he paid for his new home base, the New York Post reported that two apparently separate units were bought by a single owner for $40 million.

The well-paid player said of the couple’s choice to be in NYC: “… the decision that was in our hearts, which is we belong in New York, we belong in this city.”

09/16/2024

Some recent real estate facts I wanted to share with you all!

🏠 Millennials and Home Buying: Millennials (ages 27-42) currently represent the largest group of homebuyers in the U.S., making up 43% of homebuyers in 2023.

📈 Home Price Growth: The median home price in the U.S. has grown approximately 23% from 2020 to 2023, reflecting strong market demand and limited inventory.

💰 Real Estate as Investment: About 90% of millionaires worldwide made their wealth by investing in real estate, proving its long-term value.

📉 Mortgage Rate Trends: As of September 2024, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is around 6.5%, a decrease from the 7% peak seen earlier this year.

Jon Polansky is a seasoned luxury realtor with over 18 years of experience, specializing in prominent Westside neighborhoods such as Century City, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Westwood, and West Hollywood. A graduate of UCLA and a 35-year resident of West Los Angeles, Jon possesses an in...

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04/15/2022

If you need me…well, hopefully you won’t. #

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Family hijinks !