Ron Burkle buys, restores Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House for $23M total

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Billionaire investor Ron Burkle purchased the deteriorated Ennis House, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. He then invested an estimated $17 million into extensive restoration work on the property. Following the renovations, the house was listed for sale in 2024 with an asking price of $18 million. The sale price is noted as a record for such an architecturally significant home, highlighting the value of preserving historic design.

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