Erica Mena and Safaree’s Former Georgia House: The Full Story, and Sale Price

Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels bought their dream home in the summer of 2020, showed it off proudly on Instagram, and then sold it two years later after their marriage fell apart. In between, there was a pool, a golf-cart-worthy lot, a traumatic break-in, a bitter divorce battle, and — according to public records aggregators — a pretty solid profit on the way out.

Most articles about this house stop at “they bought it, they sold it.” We’re going to go further: how much they actually paid, how much they made when they sold it, who bought it, what the home looked like, what went wrong behind the scenes, and what happened to it after Erica and Safaree moved on. If you’re a Love & Hip Hop fan, a celebrity real estate follower, or just someone who likes seeing what “reality TV money” actually buys, this is the complete picture.

Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Location	Georgia (Atlanta metro area)
Purchase date	July 2020
Purchase price	$848,000
Sale date	July 2022
Sale price	$1,300,000
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	4
Square footage	Approximately 4,000 sq ft
Notable features	Backyard pool, master suite with private balcony, large lot, modern kitchen, glam station, mirrored gym
Buyer	Carlos King (TV executive/producer)
Listing agent	Douglas Parson Jr.

Note on location: You’ll find this home referred to as being in different Atlanta-area suburbs depending on the source — some outlets and net-worth trackers cite Fayetteville, Georgia, while others reference Johns Creek. Both are Atlanta-adjacent communities known for larger lots and family-friendly suburbs, and the discrepancy likely comes from imprecise reporting rather than two different homes. We’re flagging this openly rather than picking one and hoping nobody notices.

How Erica Mena and Safaree Found Their Dream Home

By mid-2020, Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels had a lot going on. They’d married in October 2019, welcomed their first child, Safire, in February 2020, and were riding a wave of public attention — some of it not exactly flattering. Earlier that year, the couple faced online criticism after announcing they’d joined OnlyFans, with trolls suggesting they were struggling financially.

So when they closed on a new house in Georgia that July, it landed as something of a statement. Safaree posted a photo with their real estate team and captioned it, “Doing what they said we couldn’t… GOALS.” Erica shared similar sentiments, thanking their agent and lender by name for helping them “find our dream home.”

According to the couple, the search wasn’t quick. Reports at the time noted the process took over a year of searching and negotiating before they landed on the right property — a large, Atlanta-area house with enough land that getting to the mailbox reportedly required a golf cart.

The team behind the purchase:

• Real estate agent: Douglas Parson Jr.
• Lender: Virgil Gordon II

Erica also made it known early on that she planned to put her own stamp on the place, telling followers she had design changes in mind for the home even before they’d fully moved in.

What Did Erica Mena and Safaree Pay for the House?

This is where most coverage of this story stops short. Multiple outlets reported the couple “closed on their dream home” in July 2020, but few named a number. According to Celebrity Net Worth and several entertainment finance trackers, Erica and Safaree paid $848,000 for the property.

For context, that’s a substantial home purchase for the Atlanta suburbs, where median home prices in 2020 were considerably lower than in coastal markets — which tracks with the five-bedroom, four-bathroom layout and roughly 4,000 square feet of living space the home reportedly offered.

Inside the Home – Layout and Standout Features

Based on the photos Erica and Safaree shared at the time, plus later real estate coverage, here’s what the home included:

The Backyard and Pool

The backyard was clearly a favorite spot for the family. Safaree shared multiple Instagram clips from the poolside area, and it became a recurring backdrop in the couple’s content — everything from casual hangouts to Safaree riding a dirt bike around the property.

Master Suite with Private Balcony

The primary bedroom included a private balcony overlooking the property, giving the couple their own outdoor space separate from the main backyard and pool area — a layout feature that adds real value in homes built for entertaining as well as privacy.

High-End Interior Finishes

Beyond the structural highlights, the interior was packed with luxury details that suited the couple’s larger-than-life public personas. Glimpses from their social media and subsequent reports revealed a state-of-the-art modern kitchen, a dedicated glam station for Erica’s on-camera makeup sessions, a mirrored private gym, and a chic minibar for entertaining guests. These high-end touches weren’t just for show — they significantly boosted the home’s appeal when it eventually hit the market.

Size and Layout

• 5 bedrooms — enough room for the couple and their growing family, plus guests
• 4 bathrooms
• ~4,000 square feet of living space
• A lot large enough that getting around it reportedly warranted a golf cart, according to early coverage of the purchase

If you’re evaluating a similarly sized property for your own family, a 5-bed/4-bath layout on this scale generally works well for households that want a dedicated guest suite, a home office, and separate spaces for kids — without feeling like you’re living in a hotel.

The Home Security Incident

Not every headline about this house was about real estate. In 2021, Erica shared on Instagram that the home had been broken into while the family wasn’t present. She posted surveillance-style images showing what appeared to be four intruders inside the house and said several of the family’s belongings were taken.

The theft was particularly personal. Among the stolen items was a sentimental diamond chain featuring her daughter Safire’s face — a piece that held deep emotional value for the family. Determined to get justice, Erica didn’t just file a police report; she publicly offered a $20,000 reward for any information that could lead to the capture of the people responsible.

It’s a reminder that celebrity homes — especially ones frequently featured on social media — can become targets, and it’s one of the reasons real estate and security professionals often advise public figures to be cautious about how much of their home’s layout and location they reveal online.

The Divorce, Legal Battles, and the Decision to Sell

The marriage that the home was meant to celebrate didn’t last. In May 2021 — about ten months after closing on the house — Erica filed for divorce from Safaree in Fayette County Superior Court. At the time, she was pregnant with the couple’s second child, a son named Legend, who was born the following month.

The split was far from amicable, and the house quickly became a focal point of the legal dispute. Court filings from that period showed that Erica requested exclusive use of the home during the divorce proceedings, wanting to stay there with the children. Safaree reportedly did not outright oppose her staying, but he pushed back by requesting that she take over the financial responsibility for the property’s loans if she wanted to keep the roof over her head.

The couple’s public fallout grew increasingly messy. In subsequent social media exchanges and legal cross-filings, Safaree alleged that Erica had damaged his personal belongings during their separation — specifically pointing to expensive sneakers and motorbikes that he claimed were destroyed.

Adding a financial complication that hasn’t been widely discussed, reports surfaced that a $2,000 lien had been filed against the property by Debeer Granite and Marble around the time of the divorce. The company claimed the couple had never paid for quartz work installed in the master bath and glam bath — a lingering bill from Erica’s earlier plans to redesign the home.

By the time the divorce was finalized, the financial terms were set. Safaree was ordered to pay $4,305 per month in child support for their children. As part of officially closing that chapter of her life, Erica also legally restored her maiden name, Mena, marking a fresh start.

By 2022, the couple made the practical decision most divorcing homeowners eventually face: sell the shared property and move on separately.

The Sale: How Much Did the House Sell For?

The property officially hit the market in June 2022 with a $1.3 million asking price. It didn’t sit idle for long — within a matter of weeks, a buyer was secured.

In July 2022, Erica and Safaree closed the sale of the Georgia home for $1,300,000 — exactly the list price. The buyer was Carlos King, a television executive and producer known for his work in reality TV production — notably as an executive producer connected to the Love & Hip Hop franchise world, which makes the sale feel a little like it stayed “in the family,” industry-wise.

Douglas Parson Jr., the same agent who’d helped the couple purchase the home two years earlier, also handled the listing when it sold.

Did They Make a Profit?

Here’s the number that gets glossed over in most coverage: the difference between what they paid and what they sold it for.

	Amount
Purchase price (2020)	$848,000
Sale price (2022)	$1,300,000
Gross profit	$452,000

That’s a gross gain of roughly 53% over two years — before accounting for selling costs, agent commissions, closing fees, or any renovations Erica may have made to the home during their ownership (remember, she’d mentioned wanting to redesign parts of it early on, though the unpaid lien suggests some bills were left unresolved). Even with those costs factored in, it’s a strong outcome, and it reflects the broader run-up in Atlanta-area home values between 2020 and 2022, when the market was especially competitive nationwide.

Who Is Carlos King, the Buyer?

Carlos King is a television producer and executive best known for his behind-the-scenes work in the reality TV space, including ties to Love & Hip Hop as a production figure rather than an on-camera cast member. His purchase of the home added a layer of industry symmetry to the sale — a reality TV insider picking up a house once owned by two reality TV stars, in the same general market where much of that content gets made.

Where Does Erica Mena Live Now?

This is one of the most commonly searched follow-up questions, and it’s worth answering honestly: there’s no consistently confirmed, current public address for Erica Mena. Like most public figures who’ve had a previous home widely covered in the press, she hasn’t broadcast her current residence in the same detail — understandable, especially after a break-in at the previous property. If and when reliable, current reporting on her residence emerges, we’ll aim to update this section.

Erica Mena’s Net Worth

Real estate is just one piece of Erica Mena’s finances. According to Celebrity Net Worth, her estimated net worth sits in the $1 million to $1.5 million range, built from a mix of:

• Reality TV appearances (Love & Hip Hop: New York and Atlanta)
• Modeling and music video work earlier in her career
• Two published books
• Brand partnerships and social media income
• The real estate gain from this home sale

The $452,000 profit from the Georgia home is a meaningful chunk of that overall picture — a good example of how a well-timed real estate purchase, even outside someone’s primary career, can meaningfully move the needle on personal net worth.

What This House Story Teaches About Buying and Selling Smart

Whether or not you’re a fan of Love & Hip Hop, there are a few practical real-estate takeaways worth pulling from this story:

• Timing the market matters. Buying in 2020 and selling in 2022 put Erica and Safaree on the right side of one of the fastest home-price run-ups in recent U.S. history, particularly in Atlanta-area suburbs.
• A private outdoor retreat adds real value. The master suite balcony wasn’t just a nice-to-have — separate outdoor access from the primary bedroom is a feature buyers consistently pay a premium for.
• Entertaining spaces sell. The backyard pool wasn’t just for show; it’s consistently one of the top features buyers look for in Sun Belt markets like Georgia.
• Keep the same agent when it makes sense. Reusing Douglas Parson Jr. for both the purchase and the sale likely simplified the process and kept continuity in how the property was marketed.
• Life changes fast — plan for flexibility. A decade-long mortgage plan can turn into a two-year ownership window. Buying a home you could resell without major loss, if life takes an unexpected turn, is rarely a bad idea.

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Home values, ownership details, and financial figures in this article are based on publicly reported information and third-party estimates, which can vary by source and change over time.