IBOV 186,340.46 ▲ 1.37% IPSA 10,969.49 ▼ 0.78% IPC MEX 64,951.10 ▼ 0.24% MERVAL 2,819,323 ▲ 1.32% COLCAP 2,549.16 ▼ 0.38% BVL PERÚ 60,410.88 ▼ 0.96% USD/BRL5.16▼ 0.76% USD/MXN18.08▲ 0.06% USD/CLP972.03▼ 0.10% USD/COP3,279▼ 1.65% USD/PEN3.45▲ 0.47% USD/ARS1,525▼ 0.03% USD/UYU40.24▲ 3.55% USD/PYG5,817▲ 2.25% USD/BOB11.97▲ 0.66% USD/DOP59.50▲ 0.51% USD/CRC454.26▲ 3.19% USD/GTQ7.64▲ 3.18% USD/HNL26.86▲ 0.43% USD/NIO36.62▲ 2.66% USD/VES858.02— 0.00% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.72▲ 2.14% EUR/BRL5.85▼ 1.42% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 186,340.46 ▲ 1.37% IPSA 10,969.49 ▼ 0.78% IPC MEX 64,951.10 ▼ 0.24% MERVAL 2,819,323 ▲ 1.32% COLCAP 2,549.16 ▼ 0.38% BVL PERÚ 60,410.88 ▼ 0.96% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Luxury Transformed: Brazil’s Most Expensive Mansion Sold, Ushering in a New Era

By · July 26, 2024 · 2 min read

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The iconic mansion, once dubbed Brazil’s most expensive home, has been sold for R$220 million ($40 million).

Located in Rio de Janeiro’s elite Jardim Pernambuco area, this sale marks the beginning of an ambitious redevelopment project by Mozak Construction Company.

The company plans to create 10 ultra-luxurious homes on the site. Constructed in 1986, the 2,700-square-meter mansion offers eight suites and ten bathrooms.

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Additional amenities include a cinema, kennel, parking for 16 cars and a helipad certified by the National Civil Aviation Agency.

Additionally, it boasts spectacular views of the sea, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, and Christ the Redeemer.

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Although they listed the property for R$220 million ($38.94 million), they have not disclosed the final transaction amount.

The real estate agency Sergio Castro Ouro facilitated this high-profile sale, focusing on Mozak’s vision to transform the site into a premium residential enclave.

The redevelopment is projected to generate up to R$500 million ($90 million) in future sales. It will maintain the mansion as a central piece of this luxurious puzzle.

The estate’s prime location and comprehensive amenities, including a semi-Olympic pool, library, sauna, and elevator, highlight a shift.

In addition, this shift reflects changes in Brazil’s luxury real estate market dynamics.

This sale not only symbolizes a significant change in luxury real estate but also cements Rio de Janeiro’s position as a hotspot for sophisticated residential projects.

Mozak’s initiative reflects the evolving preferences of Brazil’s affluent, setting a new standard for opulence and exclusivity.

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B3 · São Paulo
Oct 1, 2026 · 02:56

Ibovespa · benchmark
186,340.46
+1.37%
L 167,142day rangeH 168,310

+21.85% over 12 months

Market breadth · 15 names
47% advancing

7 ▲ advancing8 declining ▼

Currencies, rates & key inputs
USD / BRL
5.16
+0.01%

EUR / BRL
5.95
+1.01%

Selic rate
14.00%
·

Brent crude
88.88
-0.03%

Iron ore
161.91
·

Sector heatmap · average move today
Materials
+2.35%
SUZB3

Mining
+1.16%
VALE3, CSNA3, GGBR4

Industrials
+0.20%
WEGE3, RENT3

Financials
-0.10%
ITUB4, BBDC4, BBAS3, B3SA3

Energy
-0.12%
PETR4, PRIO3

Consumer Staples
-0.80%
ABEV3

Utilities
-1.38%
ENEV3

Consumer Disc.
-2.63%
AZZA3

Latin America scoreboard
IndexLastTodayStrength
IbovespaBrazil
186,340.46
+1.37%

S&P/BMV IPCMexico
64,951.10
-0.24%

S&P IPSAChile
10,969.49
-0.78%

S&P MERVALArgentina
2,819,323
+1.32%

MSCI COLCAPColombia
2,549.16
-0.38%

BVL S&P PerúPeru
60,410.88
-0.96%

Full instrument board
Instrument Last Change YoY Prev. High Low Volume
IBOV 186,340.46 +1.37% +21.85% 183,827.59 168,310 167,142 —
USD/BRL 5.16 +0.01% -5.13% 5.16 5.18 5.14 —
SELIC 14.00% — — — — —
PETR4 41.64 -0.05% +35.19% 41.66 41.97 41.15 41,499,400
VALE3 72.97 +0.83% +30.75% 72.37 73.54 72.66 17,658,000
ITUB4 38.60 -1.03% +4.57% 39.00 39.34 38.39 29,487,800
BBDC4 16.85 +0.36% +3.50% 16.79 16.90 16.67 19,416,900
BBAS3 19.37 +0.47% +0.73% 19.28 19.44 19.16 11,069,200
B3SA3 14.26 -0.21% +12.73% 14.29 14.47 14.11 33,037,800
ABEV3 14.89 -0.80% +21.91% 15.01 15.07 14.81 16,453,100
WEGE3 47.59 +0.49% +29.99% 47.36 48.08 47.36 3,364,600
PRIO3 59.14 -0.19% +50.67% 59.25 59.81 58.74 3,325,600
SUZB3 41.33 +2.35% -23.55% 40.38 41.48 40.35 3,914,900
RENT3 34.68 -0.09% +0.84% 34.71 34.96 34.35 7,979,100
AZZA3 15.89 -2.63% -53.76% 16.32 16.42 15.82 1,330,300
CSNA3 4.30 +0.47% -42.65% 4.28 4.41 4.26 10,076,100
GGBR4 24.69 +2.19% +51.38% 24.16 24.85 24.18 7,047,600
ENEV3 24.21 -1.38% +70.49% 24.55 24.64 23.99 9,297,000

Largest moves today
AZZA3
15.89
-2.63%
SUZB3
41.33
+2.35%
GGBR4
24.69
+2.19%
ENEV3
24.21
-1.38%
IBOV
186,340.46
+1.37%
ITUB4
38.60
-1.03%
VALE3
72.97
+0.83%
ABEV3
14.89
-0.80%

The session read
The Ibovespa rose 1.37%, with breadth negative — 7 of 15 names higher. Materials led, while Consumer Disc. lagged.

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