A fairy-tale stone castle on Lake Sahara, rebuilt over several years by Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory, is back on the market with a jaw-dropping $28 million price tag. The three-story lakeside home, tucked inside the gated Lakes Estates just minutes from the Strip, mixes centuries-old character with all the glossy modern comforts you would expect in a top-tier Vegas estate.
Listing basics
The three-story, 12,720-square-foot property at 2928 Coast Line Court in The Lakes is listed for $28 million and includes five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a four-car garage and a saltwater pool. It also has a double dock on man-made Lake Sahara, according to the Rob Jensen Company listing on Compass.
Agent on the overhaul
Listing agent Monica Nalbantoglu told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that essentially everything inside the home was reworked. “There is nothing in the home that wasn't touched other than the exterior walls and the things that are in the home,” she said. During the renovation, Bathory also bought a neighboring single-story house, and that adjacent property can be folded into the deal.
Old-world pieces meet modern design
Bathory partnered with architect Michael Murphy on a six-year remodel that blended imported antiques with a clean, contemporary layout, according to Mansion Global. Reclaimed beams, centuries-old doors and a historic fireplace sit alongside modern finishes and open sight lines. The renovation also carved out a wellness loft and an enclosed rooftop deck to capture panoramic views, while keeping the castle’s stonework and stained-glass vibe intact.
Where it sits in the market
With a $28 million asking price, the castle ranks among the Las Vegas Valley’s priciest active listings. National real-estate trackers and local coverage have flagged the property as one of the market’s top luxury offerings, and Redfin and other aggregators show the estate near the top of the region’s current high-end inventory.
Why Bathory is moving on
Bathory told Blabbermouth that the real payoff was the creative process of designing and rebuilding the property, and that he is already eyeing other homes and restorations. As he put it, “the real thrill for me is in creating it.” According to the listing agent, he wants to keep hunting down unusual properties and transforming them.
Bottom line
Bathory paid roughly $3.25 million for the castle in 2019, according to reporting in Mansion Global, and the active Rob Jensen/Compass listing currently asks $28 million. That spread suggests roughly $25 million in gross proceeds before taxes, fees and any carrying or renovation costs.
