Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck continue house hunting allegedly stopping escrow on $34.5M mansion

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have had second thoughts about the mansion they were set to buy after they reportedly pulling out of escrow on the $34.5 million home just days before signing on the dotted line.

It’s unclear why J.Lo, 53, who has been in dance rehearsals, and her new husband, 50, decided the massive home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles was not for them, according to TMZ.

The home offers seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, and is located in the prestigious Rustic Canyon.

It also has a six car garage, detached guest house, a pool and dining room with fireplace as well as a chic bar.

Second thoughts?: Jennifer Lopez, 53, and Ben Affleck, 50, have reportedly had second thoughts about the mansion they were set to buy, pulling out of escrow on the $34.5 million home, according to TMZ

More choices: Ben and Jen reportedly looked recently at other houses in the same area, including one at twice the asking price of the home they allegedly rejected (Pictured in Los Angeles February 5)

Amenities: The home offers seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. It also has a six car garage, detached guest house, a pool and dining room with fireplace as well as a chic bar, a jacuzzi and outdoor kitchen, according to its listing (Pictured in Pacific Palisades February 28)

On the patio is a jacuzzi and outdoor kitchen, according to its listing. 

In addition to a wine cellar, home gym and health spa, the property’s primary suite boasts a private balcony, dual bathrooms and closets.

The outlet reported Ben and Jen had looked a had recently looked at other houses in the same area, including one at twice the asking price of the home they allegedly rejected.  

The extended search to find a home for the newlyweds and their blended family has been going on for about a year.

The pair were often photographed visiting high-priced properties around Los Angeles.

At one point, it was believed Jen and Ben would be renovating the sizeable mansion the All I Have singer owns in Bel-Air with a move-in date set for later this year. 

The Shotgun Wedding star has since put it on the market for $42.5 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It was reportedly undergoing renovations last August.

Before getting back together with Ben in April 2021, Jennifer was hunkered down in Miami, Florida with her twins Max and Emme, 15. She shares her kids with ex-husband Marc Anthony, 54.

House hunt: The extended search to find a home has been going on for about a year. At one point, it was believed  they would be renovating the sizeable mansion Jennifer owns in Bel-Air. That house has since been listed for sale; seen February 28

Search: The extended search to find a home for the newlyweds and their blended family has been going on for about a year (Pictured in Los Angeles January 18)

Rent: Ben sold off his $30 million Pacific Palisades home over the summer. The couple have been hunkering down by renting Australian billionaire James Packer’s $60 million Beverly Hills mansion amid their house hunt (Pictured in Santa Monica, CA  March 4)

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Rehearsals: Jennifer has been keeping busy with dance rehearsals  (Pictured February 21 in Los Angeles)

Ben sold off his $30 million Pacific Palisades home over the summer. He had purchased it amid his split from ex-wife Jennifer Garner, 50, in 2018. They share three children: Violet, 17, Seraphina, 14, and Sam, 11.

In a November 2022 article in Vogue, J.Lo referred to The Adam Project actress as ‘an amazing co-parent,’ and said they worked well together. 

The kids are top of mind for them, with the Marry Me star explaining, ‘They have so many feelings. They’re teens. But it’s going really well so far.’

The couple have been hunkering down by renting Australian billionaire James Packer’s $60 million Beverly Hills mansion amid their house hunt.