Madrid has just broken its real estate record: the most expensive home ever sold in the capital is located in La Moraleja. The transaction, closed for a price that well exceeds 20 million euros, marks a turning point—not just for its scale, but for what it represents: La Moraleja’s definitive rise as the most exclusive residential enclave in Madrid, overtaking the long-reigning Barrio de Salamanca.
A Shift in Madrid’s Luxury Landscape
For decades, Barrio de Salamanca symbolized classic luxury—elegant streets, haute couture boutiques, and historic buildings. But in recent years, the profile of high-end buyers has evolved. Today, they seek more space, privacy, greenery, and peace—without giving up immediate access to top-tier services.
In this new luxury map, La Moraleja has become the preferred choice for those who want it all. The new center of luxury comes with trees.
The recent sale of this exclusive property—with over 3,000 m² built on a 10,000 m² plot, featuring a design that is both cutting-edge and timeless, top-level technology and bespoke finishes—confirms a growing trend: luxury no longer lives among traffic lights and narrow sidewalks, but among trees, silence, and space.
The Best Location in Madrid (Even if It's Not Downtown)
What has turned La Moraleja into the epicenter of high-end living is a unique mix of features:
- Unmatched connectivity: just minutes from central Madrid and Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas International Airport
- Immediate access to services: from the best international schools to medical centers, golf clubs, and fine dining
- Tangible quality of life: leafy streets, no noise or pollution, no traffic or parking issues, and a serene, safe and discreet neighborhood
All of this without compromising on contemporary design, architectural identity, or a true sense of exclusivity.
The Choice of International Buyers
Another clear sign: La Moraleja’s buyers are increasingly international. This record-setting home was acquired by a multinational businessman, and interest in the area continues to grow among domestic, Latin American, and European buyers, all drawn to a lifestyle that blends the best of Europe with global standards of privacy, comfort, and accessibility.
📊 Market Highlights
- Record price in Madrid: well above 20 million euros (including custom furnishings and finishing work)
- The property: over 3,000 m² built, 10,000 m² plot, 9 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, indoor and outdoor pools, spa, cinema, gym, smart home technology, and landscaped grounds
- Strong international demand: domestic, Latin American, and European buyers dominate searches for €10M+ homes in Madrid’s northern zones
- Rising value: limited supply of new-build homes on private plots is driving strong growth in La Moraleja and La Finca
Expert Insight
“La Moraleja today is what Barrio de Salamanca was twenty years ago: a symbol of success, prestige, and lifestyle.
What used to be defined by square meters and postcodes is now measured in wellbeing, privacy, and quality of surroundings.”
Berta Esparza García
Director, REA Inmobiliaria