This quarter, record-breaking sales abound—from a private seaside compound in Laguna Beach to a historic townhome in New York City, with significant sales in Beverly Hills and Dallas in between. Take a look at the Q2 transactions that are kicking the summer off right.
California
Laguna Beach
Agent: John Stanaland
Sold for: $110,000,000
Represented the Buyer and the Seller
While details of the final sale are being kept close to the vest, The Agency’s John Stanaland recently represented both the buyer and seller in this Orange County residential closing for $110 million. The sale eclipsed the county’s previous residential sales record of $70 million, marking a significant milestone for the market. The sale echoes a growing trend of high-end buyers seeking homes outside Los Angeles city limits and into places like Emerald Bay and Irvine Cove in Orange County.
8899 Beverly Blvd #PHW, West Hollywood
Agents: Nikki Joel and Emma Baker
Sold for: $23,000,000
Represented the Seller
In a record-breaking condo deal in West Hollywood, Penthouse West at 8899 Beverly sold for $23M, double-ending the penthouse sales for the building with Nikki Joel and Emma Baker representing PHW and The Agency’s Founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky representing PHE. The largest top-floor residence in this Olson Kundig-designed architectural masterpiece in the Design District, the space features jaw-dropping 14-foot floor-to-ceiling motorized Vitrocsa glass walls that open to a 1,900-square-foot wraparound terrace with panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills and Los Angeles skyline.
New York
123 East 35th Street, New York
Agent: Mike Biryla
Sold for: $15,900,000
Represented the Seller
In the most expensive single-family home sale in the neighborhood in the last 20+ years, 123 East 35th Street is now not only known for its impressive pedigree but for its record-setting 2026 sale. Listed by Mike Biryla, the historic 1903 James F.D. Lanier Residence sold in less than one week after having been on the market for over 4 years with multiple brokers. The Gilded Age Beaux-Arts mansion, and one of the largest single-family residences in the city at 11,638 square feet, was once owned by prominent socialites James and Harriet Lanier, and is listed on both the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and the National Register of Historic Places.
Texas
4815 Saint Johns Road, Dallas
Agent: Damon Williamson
Listed for: $24,900,000
Represented the Buyer
Custom-built by Mark Molthan and designed by Tom Weber Residential Studio, 4815 Saint Johns Road was listed for over $24M, setting the record for the highest residential sale price in the area over the last year. Located in one of Dallas’ most sought-after neighborhoods, the 11,433-square-foot estate blends sophisticated contemporary design with the warmth of master craftsmanship, natural materials, and an abundance of light. The buyer was represented by The Agency Dallas Owner Damon Williamson while the seller was represented by Allie Beth Allman & Associates.
