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Tech magnate Peter Thiel buys record-priced house in Buenos Aires' most exclusive neighborhood
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Tech magnate Peter Thiel buys record-priced house in Buenos Aires' most exclusive neighborhood

From La Nación · (2h ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Tech magnate Peter Thiel, an ally of Javier Milei and Donald Trump, has purchased a luxury home in Buenos Aires' exclusive Barrio Parque neighborhood.
  • The transaction reportedly set a record price for the area, with the property costing around US$12 million.
  • The house previously belonged to financier Juan Ball and is located across from Susana Giménez's mansion.

In a significant real estate move, American tech billionaire Peter Thiel has acquired a high-profile property in Buenos Aires' most exclusive Barrio Parque neighborhood, marking a record-breaking sale for the area.

Thiel made a record-breaking transaction in the premium segment of CABA.

— La NaciónHighlighting the significance of the real estate deal in Buenos Aires.

Thiel, a prominent figure in Silicon Valley and a known ally of Argentine President Javier Milei and former U.S. President Donald Trump, purchased the residence for approximately US$12 million. The timing of the acquisition coincides with a period of political controversy for the Milei administration, including a ban on accredited journalists accessing the presidential palace, Casa Rosada, on the same day Milei met with Thiel. The property, located at Dardo Rocha 2900, was reportedly sold by financier Juan Ball, who spends most of his time in the United States. The transaction was facilitated by a real estate agency, and sources indicate it was completed in record time.

The house's location is noteworthy, situated directly opposite the mansion of Argentine television icon Susana Giménez. This exclusive enclave in Barrio Parque is known for its ultra-luxury residences, with nearby properties commanding significant prices. While Thiel initially seemed to be in Buenos Aires for a short stay, his decision to purchase a home underscores a deeper connection or investment interest in the city.

The house belonged to the financier Juan Ball, who lives most of the year in the United States, until he sold it to an American.

— La NaciónProviding details about the previous owner of the property.

Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and an early investor in Facebook, possesses a net worth estimated at US$27 billion. His real estate ventures extend beyond Argentina; he was recently reported to have purchased a penthouse in Key Biscayne for US$15.2 million and previously bought a penthouse in Buenos Aires' Palacio Devoto for US$9 million. The Barrio Parque purchase, with its 1600 square meters and six bedrooms, represents a substantial addition to his global property portfolio and signals his significant financial engagement within Argentina.

The house is right across from Susana Giménez's mansion in Barrio Parque.

— La NaciónMentioning a notable neighbor of the newly purchased property.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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