Inside Park City's $22.5M Megamansion and the Wealth Divide

A custom-built Utah megamansion just hit the market for a jaw-dropping $22.5 million, cementing its place as the highest asking price ever in Park City's exclusive Talisker Club. While the listing boasts incredible amenities and extraordinary design, it also forces us to confront the stark realities of wealth inequality and elite land use in our mountain communities.

Excavating the Hillside to Bypass Local Rules

Located in Kamas inside an elite, guard-gated mountain and golf course paradise, the 9,871-square-foot estate belongs to commercial developer David Zak and his wife, Amy. To comply with local regulations banning double-story structures and protect neighborhood views, Zak excavated deep into the hillside. He created a low-profile stone facade from the street, pushing the enormous footprint underground.