Inside Luka Dončić’s Purchase of Sharapova’s Manhattan Beach Mansion

Luka Dončić Buys Maria Sharapova’s Manhattan Beach Home: A Closer Look at the $25 Million SoCal Mansion

NBA star Luka Dončić has officially acquired tennis legend Maria Sharapova’s custom-built Manhattan Beach home in an off-market deal valued at about $25 million. The transaction closed in August via a trust tied to Dončić’s brand manager following Sharapova’s decision to spend more time between Europe and Florida. Mansion Global+1

Inside the Home: Design, Size & Amenities

• Location & View: The estate is in Manhattan Beach, California — about 20 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles — with broad ocean views. Mansion Global+1

• Size & Layout: Approx. 8,000 square feet, with five bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Mansion Global+2Yahoo News+2

• Architectural Style: Designed by KAA Design, the home leans minimalist and modern, inspired by Japanese architecture, with raw concrete walls, black metal framing, large glass panels for indoor-outdoor flow, and a floating staircase. Mansion Global+1

• Notable Features & Luxuries:

  • Infinity pool & outdoor lounge with fireplace Mansion Global+2Architectural Digest+2

  • Two-lane bowling alley located in the basement Mansion Global+1

  • Media room, multiple balconies, significant outdoor entertaining spaces Mansion Global+1

Why This Sale Matters: Market Trends & Athlete Real Estate Moves

• Timing & Athlete Lifestyle: Dončić, recently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, also signed a three-year, $165 million extension, making a luxury SoCal purchase a logical move. Mansion Global

• Design & Customization Value: The house reflects high levels of owner involvement. Sharapova didn’t just buy; she oversaw design, materials, and finishes — a luxury home trend appealing to buyers who want more than standard specs. ELLE Decor+1

• Luxury Real Estate Demand: Manhattan Beach and nearby coastal communities continue to see demand for high-end homes with ocean views, luxury amenities, and indoor-outdoor living components. This deal further underscores how off-market transactions are common at this level. Mansion Global+1

What Homebuyers Can Learn

• When investing in luxury coastal property, views + outdoor amenities often tip the scale in value.

• Minimalist architecture paired with high-quality materials (concrete, large glass, natural woods) can achieve high resale / appraised value.

• For elite buyers (athletes, celebrities), privacy, custom design, and seamless indoor-outdoor living are no longer extras — they are expected.

This summary is based on reporting from Architectural Digest, Mansion Global, Elle Decor, The Wall Street Journal, and others who covered the acquisition of Maria Sharapova’s Manhattan Beach home by Luka Dončić. Sources: Architectural Digest (“Luka Dončić Buys Maria Sharapova’s SoCal Mansion…”) Architectural Digest; Mansion Global (“Luka Dončić Buys Southern California Home …”) Mansion Global; Elle Decor (“Lakers Star Luka Dončić Buys Maria Sharapova’s California Estate”) ELLE Decor.