At the top of the most expensive houses in the world is Buckingham Palace, which is worth an estimated $1.5 billion. Far behind is a property in Mumbai, India, The Antilia, valued at over a billion. Although they are on the extreme extreme, the list of the most expensive celebrity homes also contains flimsy homes, some of which cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Just as one might guess based on property values, they have everything from luxury to space and so on.
The most expensive celebrity homes
1. Four Fairfield Pond: $248.5 million
Owner : Ira Renner
It’s not only one of the most expensive homes in the United States, but it’s also one of the most expensive in the world, costing over a quarter of a billion. The 63-acre mansion features 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms and a 91-foot-tall dining room. More so, it has 3 swimming pools, bowling alley, tennis courts and is designed with its own power plant.
Owning this mansion does not come without its huge price tag as the property tax was placed at $649,281 in 2017.
2. Ellison Estate, Woodside, CA.
Owner: Larry Ellison
If you have an estimated net worth of over $59 billion, it won’t be surprising if you own a mansion valued at over $200 million. What’s more, Larry is known for his great taste for architectural excellence, which has allowed him to buy properties in different parts of the world, including Japan.
With an artificial lake, the property has it all when it comes to taste and class. The 23-acre mansion includes 10 buildings, a pond, a tea house and more.
3. The Mansion: $175 million
Owner: Petra Stunt
One of the most expensive celebrity homes in the United States, the mansion was listed for sale at $200 million before being listed again at $175 million. Formerly owned by television giant Aaron Spelling, it was sold by his wife Candy Spelling to Petra Stunt, daughter of British business mogul and Formula 1 billionaire Bernie Ecclestone, for $85 million in 2011.
The mansion has 56,500 square feet of living space, a bar and a wine cellar, and it has provision for a hundred cars in case of a party. In addition, it has 14 bedrooms, 27 bathrooms, two swimming pools and a tennis court.
4. Xanadu 2.0: $178 million
Owner: Bill Gates
Located in Medina, Washington, Xanadu 2.0 is owned by one of the richest men in the world, Bill Gates. The mansion covers an area of 66,000 square feet and includes features like a 60-foot swimming pool with underwater music system, a library, an exercise room, and an underground grotto. In addition, the mansion has 7 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms and a 2300 square foot reception hall that can accommodate up to 159 guests, or even 200 guests for dinner or cocktails.
The house uses state-of-the-art technology to change artwork on the walls, monitor the climate, light the rooms, and other technological elements.
5. Palazzo di Amore: $190 million
Owner: Jeff Greene
At 53,000 square feet, this home cost around $35 million in 2014 and sold for $190 million in 2017, putting it at the top of the most expensive homes in the United States at the moment. era.
Palazzo di Amore which as noted is owned by Jeff Greene has 12 bedrooms, 25 bathrooms, an entertainment center with a bowling alley, a movie theater and a garage for up to 27 cars.
7. Seven the Pinnacle: $155 million
Owners: Edra and Tim Blixseth
This cozy mansion is located in Big Sky, Montana. Owned by real estate developer and lumber baron Tim Blixseth and Edra before their divorce, this property attracted the deepest pockets, thanks to its private ski and golf community.
The property has things like 10 bedrooms, multiple pools, heated floors, a gym, and more that stands out when it comes to luxury.
There was a time when Tim was among the 400 richest people in the United States. However, after endless divorces and other financial dealings that did not go well, he lost almost everything he had.
7. Fleur de Lys: $102 million
Owner: Michael Robert Milken
This property is placed at the top of the list of the most expensive homes in Los Angeles County. It was first owned by David I. Saperstein and Suzanne Saperstein, but after a very bitter divorce the couple went to Suzanne who in 2006 sold the property for $102 million to Michael Robert Milken.
The mansion has 12 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a two-story library, a grand ballroom, and a 3,000 square foot wine cellar. This has been described as one of the most extravagant homes you will find in Los Angeles.
8. Playboy Mansion: $100 million
Owner: Daren Metropoulos
Formerly owned by Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner whose home died from 1974 to 2017, the mansion was built in 1927 and over the years has become a meeting place for television production, magazine photography, events and even more.
In 2016, the 21,987 square foot property was valued at $200 million but was ultimately purchased by Daren Metropoulos for $100 million.
The Playboy Mansion, located in California’s Holmby Hills area, features 12 bedrooms, 21 bathrooms, a gym, tennis court, zoo and more.
9. Oprah’s Montecito Estate: $90 million
Owner: Oprah Winfrey
With billions of dollars to her name and hundredsOver millions in philanthropic donations, Oprah also has various homes to her name, but it’s her Montecito property that is one of the most expensive celebrity homes, with a price. approaching $100 million.
The property which belonged to Robert Veloz and his wife, Marlene, who bought it in 1998 for $14 million, was later sold to the talk show hostess in 2001 for $50 million. Today, the value of the property has been assessed at over $90 million.
Built in 1912, the 42-acre estate that later had another adjoining 23.26-acre parcel, purchased by Oprah, has six bedrooms, 14 bathrooms and everything in between to make you live like a billionaire.
10. Jay Z and Beyoncé Bel-Air Property: $85 million
Owners: Jay Z and Beyoncé
Owned by arguably music’s greatest duo, the energetic couple currently purchased the Bel Air property after completion in 2017. With nearly 30,000 square feet of living space, the mansion boasts six structures including wellness facilities, a media room and 4 outdoor swimming pools. swimming pools.
Although not publicly listed, revelations have surfaced that the asking price for the property is $135 million. However, the Carters managed to get him for less than 90 million.
11. Tom Cruise’s Telluride Home: $59 million
Owner: Tom Cruise
Sprawling over 298 acres, this property is one of the most luxurious mountain retreats in the United States. The mansion outside of Telluride, Colorado offers beautiful views of Mt. Wilson. Since it’s a luxurious property, there’s no way the actor could blame himself after he put it up for sale twice in 2014 and 2017.
The estate was completed in 1994 and it is designed with cedar wood walls and ceiling. It has 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and a 1,600 square foot guesthouse with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
12. Tiger Woods Jupiter Island Home: $54.5 million
Owner: Tiger Wood
If you’re the greatest golfer of all time, that’s no reason not to own a standout home somewhere on Jupiter Island, Florida. The beachfront property has a golf course on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.
After the golfer bought the house in 2011 for $40 million, he invested another $15 million to turn it into what it is today. However, it was later reported that the property was sinking.
The estate includes an 18-meter diving pool, a 4-bedroom house and a basketball court, among others.
13. Howard Stern Palm Beach Home: $52 million
Owner: Howard Stern
This Palm Beach mansion was bought by America’s Got Talent judge in 2013 from Martin Trust and his wife, Diane for $52 million to make him one of the celebrities to own a home in Palm Beach. Measuring 18,673 square feet, there aren’t so many details provided about the mansion.
However, it is known that its value in 2011 was $35.77 million and in 2012 it was valued at $40.8 million following the 2012 tax rolls.
14. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith California Mansion: $42 million
Owners: Will and Jada Pinkett Smith
During the California wildfire, there was the fear that things could get out of hand and reach Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s $42 million mansion, forcing the Hollywood couple to evacuate even if they were not in the evacuation zone.
With a net worth of $20 million and $300 million respectively, Pinkett and Will Smith own the 25,000-square-foot Malibu home, complete with a state-of-the-art recording studio, land basketball and tennis courts and 9 bedrooms, among others.
15. Dr. Dre’s Prime Real Estate in Brentwood
Owner: Dr. Dre
This $40 million 14,000 square foot home was owned by Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady, who later sold it to the legendary producer after an initial price tag of $50 million. Brady and his wife bought the land on which they then built the house in 2009 and sold it in 2014.
With a view of the Pacific Ocean, the property features 5 bedrooms, a gym, an outdoor kitchen and a poolside cabana.
Among the most expensive celebrity homes, you will also find different properties worth $40 million, including that of P. Diddy’s family home in Holmy Hill, California.