Imagine a home that doesn’t just sit atop the Bel-Air hills but seems to hover there, a glass-and-marble masterpiece shaped like a propeller slicing through the Los Angeles skyline. This is 11490 Orum Road, a 19,000-square-foot architectural wonder that Opendoor co-founder Eric Wu has unleashed onto the market for $39 million. Snapped up by Wu in 2022 for $32 million—a bargain from its initial $56 million ask—this futuristic estate now beckons a new visionary to claim its perch in the coveted Bel-Air neighborhood, offering audacious design and jaw-dropping luxury that’s as rare as a desert bloom.
Crafted by acclaimed architect Zoltan Pali, the mansion’s Y-shaped silhouette unfurls across three wings, each thrusting outward like tentacles embracing the city below. From afar, it’s a shimmering UFO descending through the canyons; up close, it’s a symphony of imported gold, white, and black marble from Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, and China, paired with Portuguese limestone that gleams under the California sun. Inside, dual chef’s kitchens anchor sprawling living spaces—perfect for entertaining in style—while a 1,000-bottle wine cellar whispers sophistication. A Dolby Atmos theater hums with cinematic promise, and a wellness center with sauna and gym offers a retreat from the world, reflecting the pinnacle of Los Angeles luxury living.
The home’s heartbeat is its “floating” staircase, zigzagging from the foyer to a penthouse suite that crowns this three-story marvel. Outside, an LED-lit ozone pool glimmers beside shaded patios and twin fire pits—ideal for twilight soirées in Bel-Air’s crisp air. A 30-car motor court flexes its muscle, while a four-bedroom guest house and expansive lawn stretch the property’s footprint to a commanding 1.5 acres. Perched high above Sunset Boulevard, the views sweep from the Getty Center to downtown’s glittering spires, a panorama that shifts from golden dawns to neon-dusted nights.
Wu, who built Opendoor into a real estate disruptor from his San Francisco base, clearly saw this 2018-built spec home as more than a residence—it’s a statement. Featured in Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Tiffany & Co. campaign, its bold lines and glassy expanse have already etched it into pop culture lore. Now, after three years of ownership, he’s passing the torch, listing it through top-tier agents Tomer Fridman and Sally Forster Jones of Compass. At $39 million, it’s a $7 million leap from his purchase price, a bet on Bel-Air’s enduring allure and the home’s singular swagger within the Westside luxury market.
This isn’t just a house—it’s a testament to ambition, a fusion of tech-savvy innovation and architectural daring. Whether the next owner preserves its propeller poise or reimagines its wings, 11490 Orum Road stands as a Bel-Air icon, ready to soar into its next chapter under the L.A. stars.
