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The storm of 2019 knocked down the wall, filled the pool with mud, and devastated the garden of Otávio Mesquita’s house in Morumbi. Without insurance, the SBT presenter suffered an incalculable loss, renovated everything, and today the mansion has returned to being the setting for family parties.
Imagine going out to enjoy the holiday and returning to find your own house taken over by water, with overturned furniture and the wall on the ground. This is exactly what Otávio Mesquita experienced on March 2, 2019, a Carnival Saturday, when a strong storm hit São Paulo and invaded the mansion of the presenter in Morumbi, the southern zone of the capital. He was not at home at the time of the damage.
Seven years later, the story resurfaces on a symbolic date. This Friday, June 20, 2026, Otávio Mesquita turns 67 years old, and the same mansion that almost turned to rubble now appears renovated and full of life. The contrast between the destruction of that storm and the current scene says a lot about the presenter’s relationship with the SBT with the property he insists on not abandoning.
The storm that turned the house upside down
When the water receded, the extent of the damage became clear. The storm that battered São Paulo that Carnival Saturday in 2019 hit the property with such force that the back wall completely gave way. The torrent dragged mud into the pool, knocked down trees on the land, and messed up the entire external area of the mansion in Morumbi. Inside, furniture was overturned and objects were damaged.
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The financial blow was heavy. Otávio Mesquita revealed at the time that he did not have home insurance, which placed the entire repair cost on his shoulders. The loss exceeded R$ 1 million, and the presenter himself described the damage as incalculable. Despite the setback, he decided not to sell or move, and embarked on a containment and modernization project that restored the house to its pre- storm standard.
The R$ 7.5 million mansion in Morumbi
Located in one of the most valued square meters of São Paulo, the mansion of Otávio Mesquita is about 900 square meters and is valued at around R$ 7.5 million, a value that tends to be even higher today, given the appreciation of the region. It is worth remembering that the figure of R$ 75 million circulated around, but serious evaluations of the property point to R$ 7.5 million, ten times less than that inflated figure.
The Morumbi is a traditional haven for celebrities and entrepreneurs, known for its large houses and tree-lined streets. The property of the SBT presenter follows this profile, with an extensive garden, private cinema room, games area, and even a professional pool table. It was at this same address that he lived during the twelve-year marriage and even considered selling after the separation, before deciding to stay.
The Formula 1 relic he keeps in the living room
Among the items that attract the most attention in the mansion, one is pure motorsport fan fetish. Otávio Mesquita keeps in the decor an original Formula 1 chassis, the EJ13 model from the Jordan team. It is not just any replica, but a piece with history, according to the presenter.
This chassis was driven by Giancarlo Fisichella in the victory of the 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix, one of the most chaotic and memorable races in the recent history of the category, marked by rain and confusion in the final result. The relic is valued at around R$ 800 thousand and serves as a centerpiece of a house that has proven to withstand everything from a destructive storm to glamorous parties. A detail that matches the taste of someone who spent decades at SBT surrounded by stories.
Today’s birthday and the life of Otávio Mesquita
At 67 years old, celebrated this Friday, Otávio Mesquita remains one of the veteran faces of Brazilian television. With a career built over decades, spanning interview and variety shows, he is part of the SBT cast and maintains a constant presence on the small screen. Much of the fortune that supports the mansion in Morumbi comes precisely from all this time on TV, combined with inheritances and investments.
The house that was once taken over by mud has once again become a stage for celebration. In June 2026, the renovated property hosted the 15th birthday party of Pietro, the host’s son, in yet another proof that the storm is a thing of the past. From a waterlogged ruin to a celebration setting, the mansion of the SBT host in Morumbi ended up becoming a symbol of stubbornness and new beginnings in the life of Otávio Mesquita.
The trajectory of this house raises a question that anyone can understand, with or without fame. After seeing a storm destroy what took years to build, and moreover without insurance to cover the damage, would it be worth renovating and staying, or would it be time to sell and start over somewhere else? Otávio Mesquita chose to stay in the mansion in Morumbi. And you, in the place of the SBT host, would you have the same stubbornness or would you have already put up the for-sale sign? Tell us in the comments.
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