A look at MJ's last abode

Michael Jackson had leased a Bel-Air mansion for $100,000 a month, according to his manager-spokesman Tohme Tohme. (Photo courtesy: BEL~AIR ASSOCIATION BLOG)

The pop icon wanted to be closer to where all the action is in the entertainment industry was.(Photo courtesy: BEL~AIR ASSOCIATION BLOG)

The gated estate that Jackson had leased was one of the most expensive houses listed for sale last year in Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy: BEL~AIR ASSOCIATION BLOG)

Jackson's residence was a French chateau estate built in 2002. The estate has seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces and a theatre. (Photo courtesy: BEL~AIR ASSOCIATION BLOG)

There is a multistory grand entry, hardwood floors, a formal dining room, wood-paneled den and adjoining library with coffered ceilings. (Photo courtesy: BEL~AIR ASSOCIATION BLOG)

The state-of-the-art kitchen has an adjacent butler's pantry. It also has a wine cellar and tasting room.(Photo courtesy: BEL~AIR ASSOCIATION BLOG)

Jackson's famous Neverland compound hovered on the brink of foreclosure. (Photo courtesy: BEL~AIR ASSOCIATION BLOG)

In November last year, it was widely reported that the late singer had surrendered title to the Neverland Ranch, which made the new owner the Sycamore Valley Ranch Co -- a joint venture between Jackson and an affiliate of Colony Capital LLC. (Photo courtesy: BEL~AIR ASSOCIATION BLOG)

The 120-acre estate in the hills outside Santa Barbara once featured a zoo and roller coaster but fell into disrepair when Jackson left the area for Bahrain after he was acquitted on child molestation charges in 2005.(Photo courtesy: BEL~AIR ASSOCIATION BLOG)

A view of the beautiful mansion. (Photo courtesy: BEL~AIR ASSOCIATION BLOG)