Unfinished for Nearly 30 Years, Hollywood Video Founder's Oregon Mansion Asks $4.7 Million
Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
News
Sources not specified
Context piece
- A sprawling, unfinished mansion in West Linn, Oregon, is on the market for $4.7 million after nearly three decades.
- Originally purchased by Hollywood Video founder Mark Wattles in 1994 for $1.25 million, the property saw significant investment but was never completed.
- Despite subsequent ownership changes and plans, the 52,000-square-foot estate on 32 acres remains unfinished.
A colossal mansion in West Linn, Oregon, has remained a work in progress for nearly 30 years, now hitting the market with a $4.7 million price tag. The unfinished estate spans an immense 52,000 square feet and sits on 32 acres of land.
The ambitious project began in 1994 when Hollywood Video founder Mark Wattles acquired the property for $1.25 million. Wattles invested approximately $12 million into the construction, intending to create a grand residence. However, the mansion was never completed under his ownership.
Following Wattles, two subsequent owners also harbored plans to finish the sprawling estate. Despite their intentions, the mansion's construction remained stalled, leaving it in its unfinished state for almost three decades. The property's sheer scale and prolonged incompletion make it a unique offering in the Oregon real estate market.
About this summary
Originally published by Times of India in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
More Stories
From Our Blog
What Press Freedom Means for the News You Read
What Gets Lost (and Found) When News Is Translated
The Critical Role of Diaspora Media in Global News
What Travellers Should Know About Countries with Restricted Press
A Digital Nomad's Guide to Following Local News
