What Notch's $70M Mansion Sale Means for Players
For players, this sale is a reminder of Minecraft's massive success and Notch's complicated legacy. It also highlights how billionaire tax policies could affect gaming's biggest names.
For players, this sale is a reminder of Minecraft's massive success and Notch's complicated legacy. It also highlights how billionaire tax policies could affect gaming's biggest names.
Key points - Markus 'Notch' Persson is selling his Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million, the same price he paid in 2014. - The 22,300-square-foot estate has 8 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, and sits on about an acre on 'Billionaire's Row'. - Persson sold Minecraft to Microsoft in 2014 for $2.5 billion, making him a billionaire due to his 70% stake. - California is considering a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires, on the ballot for November 3.
Timeline - 2014: Notch buys Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million, outbidding Beyoncé and Jay-Z. - 2014: Notch sells Minecraft to Microsoft for $2.5 billion. - Recently: Notch lists the mansion for $70 million. - November 3: California's proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires is on the ballot.
FAQ
Q: Why is Notch selling his mansion? A: Listing agent Aaron Kirma says Notch doesn't spend much time in Los Angeles. The sale also comes amid a proposed California wealth tax on billionaires.
Q: How much did Notch pay for the mansion? A: He paid $70 million in 2014, outbidding Beyoncé and Jay-Z. He's now listing it for the same price.
Q: What features does the mansion have? A: The 22,300-square-foot estate includes 8 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, an elevator, pool, wine room, and home theater, with views of downtown LA and the Pacific Ocean.
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