The A Safehouse in the Hills update finally delivers full-blown mansions to GTA Online, and they sit right at the top of the game’s property ladder. They’re expensive, heavily customisable, and functionally very similar to each other, so the real decisions are about where you want to live and how far you want to go with upgrades.
How GTA Online mansions fit into the property system
Mansions are endgame safehouses. Like apartments, offices with accommodation, clubhouses, and agencies, they give you a secure interior, storage, and a place to spawn. They do not generate passive income the way businesses such as bunkers, nightclubs, or arcades do, so they’re a lifestyle and convenience purchase, not an investment.
Each mansion functions as a complete home base, with sleeping areas, wardrobe access, entertainment spaces, and a large private garage. They sit alongside – not instead of – your existing apartments and other properties.
All GTA Online mansion locations and layouts
There are three mansions in the update, each sold through the in-game Prix Luxury Real Estate app on your phone or computer:
| Mansion | Area | Location notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Tongva Estate | Tongva Hills | Former Devin Weston mansion in the hills with Pacific coastal views and a long, winding access road. |
| The Vinewood Residence | Vinewood Hills (east) | Near the Vinewood sign and Vinewood Bowl, classic “Hollywood mansion” vibe above the city. |
| Richman Villa | Richman / west Vinewood Hills | On the west side of town in the Richman district, relatively quick access to city routes. |
All three share the same core functionality: identical interior room types, the same upgrade set, and a 20‑car garage. Choosing one is mostly about aesthetics and how you want to move around the map.
Key shared features include:
- 20‑vehicle garage with space for cars and bikes.
- Swimming pool and outdoor leisure areas.
- Gym or outdoor fitness space.
- Pet area with kennels and a bed for cats.
- Helipad on the property grounds.
- Full safehouse functionality (sleeping, wardrobe, showers, TV, etc.).
GTA Online mansion prices and discounts
At base level, mansions are among the most expensive properties in GTA Online. Here’s how the list prices shake out on Prix Luxury Real Estate:
| Mansion | Base price (no discount) |
|---|---|
| The Tongva Estate | $11,500,000 |
| The Vinewood Residence | $12,200,000 |
| Richman Villa | $12,800,000 |
The price difference between the cheapest and most expensive property is only $1.3 million. That spread is small in percentage terms, and all three are clearly aimed at players with deep in-game wallets.
A one‑time, time‑limited Gold Tier promotion offered a GTA$2,000,000 discount per mansion to players who finished three “New Listings” missions before the update launched. That deadline has passed, so new buyers now pay the full prices listed above.
Fully upgraded mansion total costs
Once you start layering on interiors, add‑ons, and services, the total bill climbs quickly. The upgrade math looks like this:
| Mansion | Base cost | With all major upgrades |
|---|---|---|
| The Tongva Estate | $11,500,000 | $17,407,500 |
| Richman Villa | $12,800,000 | $18,800,000 |
| The Vinewood Residence | $12,200,000 | $18,107,500 |
If the Gold Tier discount is applied on your account, the total drops by $2,000,000 per mansion. For example, a fully upgraded Tongva Estate with the discount lands around $15.4 million instead of $17.4 million.
Owning and fully upgrading all three is a clear late‑game flex, pushing the combined property spend into the mid‑tens of millions.
How to buy a mansion in GTA Online
Purchasing works similarly to other properties, but through a dedicated app.
Step 1: Open your in‑game phone and launch the Internet app. On the EyeFind homepage, select the Prix Luxury Real Estate listings app.
Step 2: Browse the three mansion listings, check the map previews and price tags, then select the property you want.
Step 3: Choose your interior style and any initial add‑ons you want to pay for up front. The purchase summary will update with the total cost.
Step 4: Confirm the transaction. The mansion is added to your property portfolio and can be set as a spawn point like other safehouses.
Additional upgrades can be purchased later from the same app if you want to spread the expense over time.
Mansion interiors, styles, and cosmetic options
Every mansion comes with a full interior fit‑out, but you still have some aesthetic control.
Core interior rooms include:
- Master and guest bedrooms.
- Large lounge and living area.
- Media room for watching content and hanging out.
- Trophy room for displaying progress‑based items.
- Office space.
- Private salon.
- Secure vault.
Interior styles define the overall look:
- San Andreas Coastal – default style, no extra cost.
- Los Santos Loft – contemporary city loft styling; $497,500.
- Vinewood Regency – more opulent, classic luxury finish. Pricing in the materials ranges up to $612,500 depending on the breakdown used when calculating totals.
On top of the main style, you can tweak two cosmetic layers:
- Tints – colour tone presets for the interior; $100,000 each.
- Patterns – more detailed decor elements; $245,000 each.
These have no gameplay impact. If you’re trying to control costs, interior styling is the easiest area to cut without losing functionality.
Interior decor can be adjusted later through the Interaction Menu inside your mansion:
Step 1: Enter your mansion and hold the touchpad (or the equivalent Interaction Menu button on your platform).
Step 2: Go to Mansion Management > Customization. From here you can swap artwork, trophies you’ve unlocked, and other decorative items, some of which may require extra GTA$ or mission completions.
Outdoor features and estate layout
Outside, mansions lean into the fantasy of a sprawling Los Santos compound. Layouts vary visually by location, but the feature set is consistent.
- Rooftop or on‑grounds helipad for helicopters.
- Expansive driveway and access to the 20‑car garage.
- Pools and hot tubs for socialising and role‑play.
- Outdoor gym or yoga area, tying into the update’s “restorative” spin on hillside luxury.
These outdoor spaces don’t change your income or mission access, but they do change how the property feels to use and host friends in.
Functional mansion upgrades and what they do
The most important decisions sit in the optional upgrade list. These add new mechanics, convenience, or security to your estate.
| Upgrade | Price | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Workshop | $880,000 | Lets you customise vehicles directly inside the mansion. |
| Indoor Car Podium | $650,000 | Displays one personal vehicle in a dedicated showcase spot. |
| Armory | $720,000 | Weapons and gear storage plus upgrade access from home. |
| Arcade Setup | $950,000 | Creates an arcade room using cabinets you already own. |
| Private Security Team | $1,750,000 | Security presence on the estate and reduced risk of raids on your other businesses. |
The Arcade option requires you to already own a standard arcade business. It effectively mirrors some of that experience inside your mansion for private use.
From a practical standpoint, security is the one upgrade with direct knock‑on benefits outside the mansion itself. If you’ve previously paid for security at other businesses, adding mansion security can eliminate raid events entirely, turning the property into a central defensive hub for the rest of your empire.
Vehicle workshops and armories are mostly about reducing friction. If you already own several of these elsewhere, they’re luxuries, but placing them where you spend most of your downtime is still useful.
AI concierge and mansion services
Every mansion includes a built‑in AI assistant tied to Prix Luxury’s concierge concept. You can choose between three personalities – Angel, Haviland, and OG – when you configure the property. The choice is cosmetic; you get concierge support either way.
On top of that, the property supports services that lean into social and lifestyle play:
- Private Security Team patrols and defensive presence if purchased.
- Party and social options that fit the mansion setting, such as gatherings around the pool or in the media room.
These additions sit firmly in the “quality of life and role‑play” camp rather than changing core progression.
Pets, costs, and where they live
The update also finally lets players add cats and dogs to their home environment.
- Dogs cost $15,000 each. Breeds include Husky, Poodle, Pug, Retriever, Rottweiler, Shepherd, and Westy.
- Cats also cost $15,000 each, with colours like White, Calico, Ginger, Gray, and Black.
Step 1: To buy a dog, interact with the kennel area just outside the living room of your mansion.
Step 2: To buy a cat, interact with the pet bed next to the living room sofa.
After purchase, you can name your pets and interact with them, including petting them. Pets are tied to the mansion space; they don’t change gameplay stats, but they make the property feel more lived‑in.
Can you own multiple mansions?
Yes. You can purchase and own all three mansions simultaneously if you can afford them. Functionality is the same across the properties, so the tangible advantage is mostly extra garage capacity: 20 spaces per mansion, up to 60 additional vehicles in total.
Given how many vehicles GTA Online has accumulated over the years, that extra storage alone may be enough reason for some players to pick up more than one property, even if they mostly live in a single favourite location.
Mansions in A Safehouse in the Hills are unapologetically endgame content. They don’t replace your money‑making businesses, and they won’t pay for themselves. What they do offer is a consolidated, highly customisable home base in Los Santos’ most exclusive neighbourhoods, plus enough garage space, security, and amenities to make logging in feel like arriving at the top of the food chain.
