DJ Khaled’s former waterfront mansion in Aventura, Florida, has been sold for $10 million, just days before a scheduled foreclosure auction. The property, once owned by the Grammy-winning DJ, was sold by its current owner, Canadian music producer Nahim Jorge Bonilla, who is currently incarcerated.
Key Takeaways
- DJ Khaled’s former Florida mansion sold for $10 million.
- The sale narrowly avoided a foreclosure auction set for March 30.
- The current owner, Nahim Jorge Bonilla, faces serious drug trafficking and murder charges.
- The buyer is a New York real estate developer and a fan of DJ Khaled.
A Dramatic Sale
The luxurious Mediterranean-style villa, located at 3194 Island Estates Drive, was on the brink of a foreclosure auction scheduled for March 30. The eleventh-hour sale for $10 million prevented this outcome. The property was originally listed for $16.39 million in 2024, with its price significantly reduced as the auction loomed.
The Seller’s Legal Troubles
The seller, Nahim Jorge Bonilla, is currently in a Los Angeles jail cell. He was indicted in 2024 for his alleged involvement in a multi-billion-dollar international drug trafficking and murder ring linked to the Sinaloa cartel. Bonilla faces charges including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine, and is accused of shipping methamphetamine to Quebec to settle a drug debt. He has pleaded not guilty, and his trial is slated for May.
The Buyer’s Motivation
The new owner is a New York real estate developer who reportedly purchased the property because it was once owned by DJ Khaled. "He really liked the property because it was DJ Khaled’s house," said Douglas Elliman broker Daniel Kadoch, who represented the buyer. The property is described as a "good luck charm," having been where DJ Khaled entertained stars like Jay-Z and Beyoncé and launched his career.
A Glimpse Inside The Lavish Estate
The 6,321-square-foot mansion, built in 2001, features five bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. It boasts 240 feet of waterfrontage on a .57-acre lot within a gated community. The estate still contains DJ Khaled’s custom furniture, some of his awards, and remnants of his extensive sneaker collection, including a 1,000-square-foot sneaker shrine. Extravagant Swarovski crystal and 14-karat gold chandeliers, valued at $1.2 million, also remain. Interior highlights include 30-foot vaulted ceilings, walnut and marble floors, a chef’s kitchen, a master suite with a terrace, a fireplace, and a wine room. DJ Khaled had purchased the villa in 2015 for $3.84 million and invested approximately $2.5 million in renovations.
Sources
- DJ Khaled’s former Florida mansion sells for $10M, New York Post.