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25 of the Most Expensive Homes in America

America is home to the apex of the luxury property market.

While scrolling Zillow has become an increaingly popular past-time during pandemic-related lockdowns, there are some high-end properties that you might not have spotted.

Below, Newsweek takes a tour of the most expensive properties available through high-end realtor Sotheby’s.

Please note, these prices are subject to change and are listed correct as of Thursday, August 5, 2021.

25. Casale Road, Pacific Palisades, California, 90272

$26,000,000

Casale Road, Pacific Palisades, California, 90272
Photo Courtesy of Mike Kelley

This extraordinary home is described by Sotheby’s as “an evolution of Modernist Architecture.”

The realtor adds: “This Woods+Dangaren eight bed 11 bath home and detached guest house is perched high above the Pacific Ocean in the highly coveted Upper Riviera.”

24. Mott Lane, Houston, Texas, 77024

$27,500,000

Mott Lane, Houston, Texas, 77024
Ben Hill for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

This 14,868 sq. foot, four-bed home is on a private point overlooking Houston’s Buffalo Bayou.

Sotheby’s states: “Constructed of commercial quality steel, cast concrete, zinc siding and 40 percent storm-resistant floor to ceiling glass, this home sets a new bar and provides privacy, nature and ever-changing vistas. Exceptional details, materials and finishes.”

23. Ellice St, Malibu, California, 90265

$27,500,000

Ellice St, Malibu, California, 90265
Marcelo Lagos for Sotheby’s International Realty

The Marisol Modern Estate is described by the luxury realtor as “a true one-of-a-kind Malibu icon.”

This seven-bed Doug Burdge-designed home has won multiple awards from one of America’s most prestigious builder’s conferences, making it “one of the most extraordinary homes in Southern California.”

Sotheby’s listing adds: “It combines the feel of the world’s finest luxury resorts with the most peaceful oceanside living Malibu has to offer right at your fingertips.”

22.

Pebble Beach, California, 93953

$28,000,000

Pebble Beach, California, 93953
Open Homes Photography for Sotheby’s International Realty

This sophisticated seven-bed Californian estate is situated in a prime location on the 12th green, at the prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Sotheby’s states: “Currently showcasing an 8300 SF main residence on 2.4 acres, with spectacular golf links and ocean views from Carmel Beach to Point Lobos.”

21. Carnarvon Drive, Houston, Texas, 77024

$30,000,000

Carnarvon Drive, Houston, Texas, 77024
Rob Muir Photography for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

This eight-bed home sitting in secluded 2.5 wooded acres, is a Neoclassical, close-in Memorial-area chateau described as “a masterpiece of luxury and refinement surrounded by private, park-like grounds.”

Sotheby’s adds: “The 27,000-plus square foot chateau is designed for elegant entertaining and the display of museum-quality art. Amenities include lavish gilt and delicately-wrought, hand painted detail; meticulously reproduced period moldings; white marble tile and inlaid, hand-scraped hardwood floors; antique boiserie, chandeliers, and marble fireplaces.

20. East Mountain Drive, Montecito, California, 93103

$33,000,000

East Mountain Drive, Montecito, California, 93103
David Palermo for Sotheby’s International Realty

This 10-bed home is a rare opportunity to acquire the largest ocean view estate in all of Montecito, spanning over 43 acres on 2 separate parcels.

Sotheby’s states in the listing: “Experience this unique setting with its inspirational views that are unquestionably the best ocean, island, and harbor vistas in Montecito.

“This unique enclave is in a world of its own with unparalleled privacy, yet it is set in the heart of Montecito’s golden quadrangle just steps away from the storied San Ysidro Ranch.

“You will treasure this location and value the short distance to schools, restaurants and all that Montecito has to offer.”

19. Leonard Street, New York, 10013

$34,500,000

Leonard Street, New York, 10013
Travis Mark and MW Studios for Sotheby’s International Realty

Sotheby’s states in the listing how “no expense was spared” in this meticulous renovation of they describe as a stunning five-bed New York penthouse.

The realtor adds: “Rare opportunity to own a spectacular, one-of-a-kind, full-floor Penthouse in the heart of Tribeca, perched above the clouds on the 58th floor.

“Penthouse 58 is a stunning 5,489 square foot glass-wrapped home with soaring 14 ft ceilings, two Terraces and unobstructed, panoramic views from river to river, as well as iconic NYC skyline views.”

18. Clarendon Ave Palm Beach, Florida, 33480

$35,000,000

Clarendon Ave Palm Beach, Florida,
Andy Frame for Sotheby’s International Realty

Extensive renovations are now completed at this beautifully appointed Mediterranean Style Mansion.

Sotheby’s writes in its listing: “With nearly three-quarters of an acre, this eight-bedroom, nine full bathrooms and three half baths property compromises over 14,200 square feet of real estate, including a brand new construction two-story guest house, two-car garage, gym, and ample staff accommodations.

“Exquisite finishes and detailed craftsmanship are evident throughout the residence.

17. Fifth Avenue, New York, 10028

$37,000,000

Fifth Avenue, New York, 10028
Yoo Jean Han for Sotheby’s International Realty

This seven-bed home sitting on the corner of New York’s Fifth Avenue and 83rd Street is dubbed “one of the city’s most prestigious and iconic” by Sotheby’s.

The realtor adds: “When the current owners of this distinctive 8,000-square-foot simplex—an esteemed architect and her husband—undertook its transformation, the intent was to create a stunning, spacious modern home while honoring the building’s history, style, and essence.

“The result is a residence that is both contemporary and timeless.”

16. Pacific Palisades, California, 90272

$37,500,000

Pacific Palisades, California, 90272
Jim Bartsch for Sotheby’s International Realty

The five-bed Californian home is described by Sotheby’s as “by far one of the most important offerings to become available in decade” and “the finest location on the Westside.”

The high-end realtor adds: “Offering unparalleled views spanning the Queens Necklace to Point Dume, the setting is beyond compare.

15. Columbus Circle, 75CE, New York, 10019

$40,000,000

Columbus Circle, 75CE, New York, 10019
John Nietzel for Sotheby’s International Realty

This five-bed penthouse sits perched vertiginously on the 75th floor above New York’s iconic Central Park.

Sotheby’s listing outlines how the home “encompasses 4,540 square feet with 180-degree views from floor to ceiling windows and ceiling heights up to 14ft.”

The realtor adds: “The PH offers jetliner views of the entire city, including sweeping views of Central Park, The Chrysler building, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Statue of Liberty facing west over to the Hudson River.”

14. Greenwich, Connecticut, 06831

$40,000,000

Greenwich, Connecticut, 06831
Sam Rodriguez for Sotheby’s International Realty

This opulent seven-bed property has a strong English country estate feel and boasts breathtaking panoramic views of Greenwich’s Long Island Sound.

The Sotheby’s listing describes the additional minor home has having an “extraordinary equestrian est w Grand Ball Room which entertained celebrities and heads of state.

13. West End Avenue, PH, New York 10024

$42,000,000

West End Avenue, PH, New York 10024
Hayes Davidson for Sotheby’s International Realty

This spacious six-bed New York apartment is part solarium and part terraced penthouse.

Sotheby’s listing states: “Spanning over 3,145 square feet of breathtaking outdoor space and over 8,429 square feet on two full floors of indoor space, there’s literally nothing you could want that the Penthouse doesn’t deliver.

“This house-like home offers dynamic spaces for a variety of uses, including relaxing, dining and even exercising outdoors!”

12. Palm Beach, Florida, 33480

$45,000,000

Palm Beach, Florida, 33480
Andy Frame for Sotheby’s International Realty

This five-bed Florida oceanfront property is available for the first time available in 35 years.

Sotheby’s listing states: “Home to the widest private beach on the island. Sweeping ocean views as far as the eye can see. Now is the time to make dreams come true.

“The moment you enter the home tranquility reigns, nestled off the main road on a private street.”

11. Pebble Beach, California, 93953

$47,888,000

Pebble Beach, California, 93953
Sherman Chu for Sotheby’s International Realty

This “true gem” of a five-bed California home fronts onto the panoramic ocean shore.

Sotheby’s listing states: “Sweeping ocean side lawn leads down to a beautiful private cove and the largest sand beach along the Pebble waterfront; a short stroll to The Lodge and all the amenities it has to offer; spectacular views across Stillwater Cove to the PB Golf Links and Carmel Beach; classic, comfortable architecture offers the perfect setting for family and friends.”

10. Beverly Hills, California, 90210

$49,900,000

Beverly Hills, California, 90210
Michael McNamara for Sotheby’s International Realty

This six-bed Beverley Hills home featuring a pool, spa and a tennis court is described as a “new museum quality masterpiece.

Sotheby’s listing states: “Located in the most exclusive area North of Sunset in Beverly Hills, the bold architectural gated entry and completely private 1.4-acre property features an expansive motor court, and dramatic entry.”

9. Scottsville, Virginia, 24590

$55,000,000

Scottsville, Virginia, 24590
Cesar Olivares for TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

This sprawling home described as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” is located in Charlottesville, within minutes of The University of Virginia.

Sotheby’s listing states: “The former estate of Bernard Arnault expands 3,300 acres and is located along Blenheim Road, a historic route in Southern Albemarle Count.

“Surrounded by large country estates and wineries, Mount Ida Reserve stands out not only due to its sheer scale (more than twice the size of nearby Trump Winery & Estate) but also from its unique inventory of physical features, including miles of private river frontage, spectacular mountain views, rolling hills, fertile farmland, hardwood forests, and large privately owned lakes.

8. Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830

$55,000,000

Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830
Scott Frances for Sotheby’s International Realty

The eight-bed Field Point home, is an exquisite custom-built stone Georgian home boasting 340 feet of private Long Island Sound shoreline and breathtaking panoramic views.

Sotheby’s listing states: “Ideally situated on 2.46 pristine acres of land in the exclusive guard-gated Field Point Circle Association in Greenwich, Connecticut, this unparalleled estate embodies the essence of strategic architecture with stylish interiors, while featuring a deep-water dock, indoor pool, outdoor pool, private beach, English gardens and more.

“Elevated, protected and privately positioned, Field Point offers the ultimate in luxury lifestyle.”

7. Beverly Hills, California, 90210

$59,500,000

Beverly Hills, California, 90210
Jim Bartsch for Sotheby’s International Realty

This seven-bed Beverly Hill home covers more than 3 acres boasts “covetable city skyline, canyon and ocean views.

Sotheby’s listing adds: “Interiors by renowned White House designer Michael Smith, whose romantic and comfortable aesthetic allows the home’s architecture to speak on its own.

“The home was featured in Smith’s book The Curated House, as well as Architectural Digest.”

6. Alexandria, Virginia, 22308

$60,000,000

Alexandria, Virginia, 22308
Sean Shanahan for TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

This unique and historic seven-bed Virginia home has been fully reconstituted, rebuilt and modernized.

Sotheby’s listing states: “Once in multiple generations does a waterfront estate like River View become available for purchase.”

“Sited on 16.5 acres of George Washington’s original Mount Vernon estate, a visit to River View reminds us of why Washington boldly proclaimed, I had rather be on my farm than emperor of the world.

“This one-of-a-kind property, and its sublime aspect, uniquely had the power to calm the mind of America’s founding father.

5. Jackson, Wyoming, 83001

$69,500,000

Jackson, Wyoming, 83001
Tuck Fauntleroy for Jackson Hole Sotheby’ International Realty

This four-bed private residential development just north of the town of Jackson affords frontage of the local river, amazing spring creeks and superb views of the Grand Teton, the Teton Range and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

Sotheby’s listing states: “In an area known for its exceptional fishing habitat, one only has to step outside to enjoy one of the spring creeks or head to the Snake River.”

4. Southampton, New York, 11968

$69,950,000

Southampton, New York, 11968
Courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty

This 12-bed sprawling Southampton property offers immediate access to the coast and “park-like privacy.”

Sotheby’s listing states: “Exquisite grace and grandeur hallmark this magnificent masterpiece —beautifully preserving its authentic original details – offering 18,000 plus square feet on three floors, including eight principal bedrooms, eight full and three half baths, and separate staff quarters.

3. Pinnacle Penthouse, New York, 10007

$79,000,000

Pinnacle Penthouse, New York, 10007
Chris Coe, Optimist Consulting

This five-story home perched 727 feet above New York’s center encompasses 9,680 square feet of exquisite interior space and a private 408 square foot observatory terrace.

Sotheby’s listing states: “Exquisite highlights include 125 windows, 24 foot ceilings and an in-residence private elevator.

“Customize this coveted home with magnificent floor plan designs from Thierry W Despont and David Hotson.”

2. Rancho Santa Fe, California, 92067

$98,500,000

Rancho Santa Fe, California, 92067
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

This remarkable six-bed 77-acre estate comprises multiple residences, two state-of-the-art barns, riding arenas, several pastures, tree-lined trails, 15-acre bass-filled lake, a tennis court. Sotheby’s calls it “the ultimate in privacy, security, and seclusion.”

The realtor writes in the listing: “The 15,000 SF [south facing] main home is a classic Santa Barbara style with an understated elegance & a 2 BR guest house adjoins the fully equipped game room with bowling alley, bar, & gym. Imagine the possibilities…

“Perfect for enjoying all your favorite activities, sports, and hobbies, this remarkable property is also set up to accommodate a variety of equestrian disciplines.”

1. Malibu, California, 90265

$115,000,000

Malibu, California, 90265
Alfred Yson for Sotheby’s International Realty

This stunning 12-bed California property, boasting both a pool and a tennis court, sits a very short stroll from the beach.

Sotheby’s listing states: “Impressive gated entry and long drive to large motor court leads to this spectacular masterpiece with walls of glass.

“[The] powerful two Story Entry features a dramatic 18ft floor to ceiling crystal chandelier, centered in a sweeping circular stairway in a backdrop of sheets of white walls and Bianco Carolina white marble floors.”

The Most Expensive Homes Sold in the US Since 2010, Ranked

The Most Expensive Homes Sold in the US Since 2010, Ranked

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  • Business Insider teamed up with Jonathan Miller, the president and CEO of the real estate and consulting firm Miller Samuel Inc. , to gather a list of the 17 most expensive home sales the US has seen since December of 2009.
  • According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the most recent home on the list is a sprawling estate purchased by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in February 2020 for a jaw-dropping $165 million.
  • Other recent sales include the Chartwell Estate in Los Angeles, California, which sold for $150 million, and a $111 million estate in Palm Beach, Florida, both in December 2019.
  • The list includes single-family homes and condos; they range from $99 million to nearly $240 million.
  • Of the 17 homes that made the list, 16 are located in either Florida, New York, or California. 
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reportedly just bought a 13,000-square-foot Beverly Hills mansion featuring two guest houses, a tennis court, a swimming pool, and a nine-hole golf course for a casual $165 million, eclipsing the recently-set California real-estate record.

But the US has long been home to jaw-dropping real estate with equally jaw-dropping price tags. And Jonathan Miller, the president and CEO of real estate and consulting firm Miller Samuel Inc., has spent the past few years compiling all the sales of single-family homes and condos at or above $50 million in the US.

He shared that information with Business Insider so that we could round up the 17 most expensive residential sales the country has seen over the past 10 years.

From a number of $100 million mansions to one nearly $240 million penthouse, 16 out of the 17 most expensive homes are located in either Florida, New York, or California — three states with notoriously expensive housing markets. Recent homes to make the list include the Chartwell Estate in Los Angeles, California, which sold for $150 million, and a $111 million estate in Palm Beach, Florida.

Keep reading to see a full ranking of the 17 most expensive home sales the country has seen since December of 2009.

T16. This 25,000-square-foot mansion in Los Altos Hills, California, sold in 2011 for $100 million.

Palo Alto Loire Chateau.

AP Photo/Paul Sakuma

This mansion on La Paloma Road, called Palo Alto Loire Chateau, was built to mirror an 18th-century French chateau.

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, at the time of the purchase, the home featured indoor and outdoor pools, a ballroom, and a wine cellar.

T16.

This mansion in Holmby Hills — a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California — sold in 2016 for $100 million.

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Also known as the Playboy Mansion, 10236 Charing Cross Road was originally listed for $200 million in January 2016. 

As Business Insider previously reported, the property was sold a few months later (for half its asking price) to the next-door neighbor who, at the time of the sale, expressed interest in connecting the two properties.

T16. This property in Malibu, California, sold in 2019 for $100 million.

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This property, 27600 Pacific Coast Highway, is located along the legendarily scenic state highway. It includes two guest houses, a tennis court, a spa house, a two-story library, a theater, a gym, and a pool, along with other amenities.

It fell just $10 million short of matching the most expensive home sale in Malibu.

 

T16. This 10-bedroom mansion in Holmby Hills — a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California — sold in 2016 for $100 million.

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As Business Insider previously reported, this mansion, which is located at 301 North Carolwood Drive, was built on speculation and originally listed for $150 million.

The home spans 38,000 square feet and includes everything from private hiking trails to a movie theater complex.

13. A penthouse in Manhattan, New York, sold in 2014 for $100,471,452.

A view of One57 from the sky.

Evan Joseph/Extell Development

This penthouse is located on the 89th and 90th floors of One57, a residential skyscraper in the Midtown area referred to as Billionaire’s Row.

It spans 11,000 square feet and boasts six bedrooms. Up until 2019, it was the most expensive home ever sold in New York City.

T12. A compound in Malibu, California, sold in 2018 for $110 million.

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As Business Insider previously reported, this beachfront home is located on Carbon Beach, also called “Billionaire’s Beach,” which is known for its multimillion-dollar homes and ultra-wealthy residents. 

The home, which was designed by Richard Meier, includes a main residence and a guest house.

9. In early December of 2019, an 11-bedroom, 22-bathroom mansion in Palm Beach, Florida sold for $111 million.

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According to a report by CNBC, hedge fund billionaire Steven Schonfeld and his wife closed on the property on December 3, making it the most expensive home ever sold in Florida.

The property boasts over 70,000 square feet of living space, a bowling alley, a spa, an ice cream stand, and a candy parlor, according to CNBC.

7. A massive mansion in Holmby Hills — a ritzy neighborhood in Los Angeles, California — sold in 2019 for $119,750,000.

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Also known as The Manor, this home, which is located at 594 S. Mapleton Drive, is the most expensive home ever sold in Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles Times.

5. Four oceanfront properties in Palm Beach, Florida, sold in 2013 for a total of $129,600,000.

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These four properties are located at 20, 30, 40 and 50 Blossom Way.

According to a report by The Real Deal, the buyer owns all the properties along that street. The report also states that many of the properties have been demolished.

3. A 26-room mansion in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles sold for $150 million in December 2019.

Hilton & Hyland

As Business Insider previously reported, this massive estate, also known as the Chartwell Estate, spans more than 10 acres.

The property originally hit the market for $350 million in 2017. For a couple months, it was the most expensive home ever sold in California and the second-priciest ever sold in the US. It has a 26-bedroom mansion and an underground tunnel.

Another Los Angeles sale in February 2020 eclipsed its record.

2. According to The Wall Street Journal, a 13,000-square-foot Beverly Hills mansion sold for a record-breaking $165 million in February 2020.

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The mammoth property purchase eclipsed the record set by Chartwell Estate in 2019.

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos purchased the 1930s estate from media mogul David Geffen. The home was originally designed for Warner Bros. executive Jack Warner and features its own nine-hole golf course.

1. The penthouse atop 220 Central Park South, a residential tower in Manhattan, New York, sold in January 2019 for $239,958,219.

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This New York City penthouse spans the 50th through the 53rd floor of 220 Central Park South. It currently holds the title as the most expensive home ever sold in the US.

Billionaire hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin bought the property in a record-breaking sale.

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Most expensive home in the US, $750 million ‘The One’ set to go to market

America’s most expensive house, The One, looking down on the rest of LA. Picture: YouTube


Jeff Bezos might have moved too early to make his massive property splurge, with America’s richest house set to hit the market very soon.

Last week, Amazon founder Bezos threw down a record $245 million (US$165m) for a Beverly Hills mansion, the most ever paid for a home in Los Angeles.

But that record itself could soon be broken, when a 9290 square metre Bel Air mega-mansion, ostentatiously named “The One” is put up for sale shortly.

America’s most expensive house, The One, in Bel-Air LA is set to be listed soon. Picture: YouTube




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The asking price? $750 million. No, that isn’t a typo. When it does hit the market the sticker price is set to be $USD 500 million, that’s $AUD 750 million.

You could buy three of Mr Bezos’ measly mansions with that coin.

So what do you get in a $750m home? Well, ‘The One’ is more like a small town than a house.

If you have to ask why it’s called ‘The One’, you can’t afford it.


You could hit your nightclub in your pyjamas if you wanted to.


You could also hit your library in your pyjamas if you wanted to. Picture: YouTube


The uber luxurious home has 18 bedrooms (so you only have to make your bed about once every three weeks), 25 bathrooms (so you never ever get disturbed when you are in there), four swimming pools (because who says three is too many?), a bowling alley (so you don’t have to wear or share those horrible shoes) and a nightclub (because life should really be one non-stop party).

One of ‘The One’ is equal to three of Jeff Bezos’ new home. Picture: Getty


The house enjoys uninterrupted 360 degree views over the rest of LA (and all those poor people who can’t afford a similar house, and who can’t party all day and night at home if they want to) and a 20-car garage (one car from every manufacturer – of course).

According to reports, seven years after starting work on his career-defining LA project, former movie-mogul, now property developer Nile Niami will very shortly put “The One” on the market.

This is what happens when your Bel Air home nightclub gets happening, inspiration courtesy of the Playboy Mansion. Picture; Getty


Giving a house an outrageous price tag, well above its market value is a sales tactic known as “aspirational pricing”. But Mr Niami says he is serious about his sticker price.

“When you have something that’s as rare as the Mona Lisa, you can command whatever you want for it,” he said according to Bloomberg.

Pool no. 3 is for weekend swimming.


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“When the house was started, I had no basis to ask $500 million — now there are so many triple-digit sales in L.A. and the world that the asking price is not unreasonable anymore.”

Bezos purchase is as good evidence of that as any.

The most-expensive home currently for sale in the United States is the legendary Bel-Air estate Casa Encantada, complete with an eye-watering price guide of $AUD 328.62 million ($US 225 million).

The incredible Casa Encantada. Picture: Simon Berlyn


The exceedingly lavish property was put on the market in November.

The gated grounds of Case Encantada include a long drive through lush landscaping and entry into a grand hall with 18-foot ceilings that opens into a large reception room branching off into formal living and dining areas, a grand ballroom and piano room.

Pool no. 4 is for parking your Ferrari next to.


Fox Business reports, ‘The One’ will test just how high the LA luxury real estate market can go.

Los Angeles County saw its highest home price record broken twice in 2019, with Aaron Spelling’s former mansion selling for just shy of $120 million and mansion from “The Beverly Hillbillies” selling for $150 million, the Los Angeles Times reported. And at least three more properties are priced at $150 million or more.

This is what $750 million looks like.


But there do appear to be limits as to what buyers will pay. A 157-acre property known as “The Mountain” because it occupies the highest point in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles that had once been listed for $1 billion sold for just $100,000 at a foreclosure auction.

Parts of this article originally appeared on Fox Business and are republished with permission.

The 12 Most Expensive Homes Ever Sold In The United States – Updated June 2022!

They say that home is where the heart is. Well, if you own one of these homes, you must have a very big heart… and a ginormous bank account. The current price of the average American home is a little less than $250,000. That $250,000 wouldn’t be enough to buy a shoe closet in the mansions below.

These are the most expensive homes that have ever sold in the United States.

FYI, if you bought a house for $100 million today with a 30 year loan at 4% interest and 20% down, you would be looking at a monthly payment of $381,932 dollars. You would also have a massive property tax bill every year. In many states, your annual property taxes on a $100 million home would be around $1 million.

With those numbers, you’re spending nearly $500,000 a month (after taxes) to own a $100 million mansion. And you still haven’t watered and mowed the lawn, cleaned the pool, hosed down the orgy room, or paid the heating bill! I might prefer to own a turnkey penthouse apartment in every major city in the world. On the other hand, people who are rich enough to buy a $100 million mansion, probably pay for the entire thing in cash with the stroke of a key on a computer at a Swiss bank. Right?

Here are the most expensive homes that have ever sold in the United States:

#12) $117.5 Million – Nine Acre Estate in Silicon Valley

On November 27, 2012, an anonymous billionaire paid $117.5 million to buy a nine acre estate in Woodside, California. The property sits on top of a hill in the heart of Silicon Valley and features 360 degree views of the Woodside Mountains. Built in 2005, the main house alone is 8,900 square feet. A Los Angeles law firm purchased the home for a client using an LLC called “SV Projects”.

It was later alleged that the anonymous buyer behind that LLC is Masayoshi Son, the founder and CEO of SoftBank. Masayoshi Son is worth $18.4 billion today, but might be more famous for setting the record for most money lost in human history. During the original dotcom bubble burst, Masayoshi saw his personal net worth plunge from a peak of $75 billion to an all time low of $1.1 billion.

#11 (tie): $120 Million – Spelling Manor, Holmby Hills, Los Angeles

Candy Spelling, the widow of late TV producer Aaron Spelling, originally listed their absolutely enormous custom-built mansion for $150 million. The house languished on the market for a few years before it was purchased by Petra Ecclestone for $85 million. Petra was 23 years old at the time. Petra listed the 123-room property at one point for $200 million. It took a while for her to find a buyer, but finally she sold the palace for $120 million in July 2019.

#11 (tie): $120 Million – Copper Beech Estate in Greenwich, Connecticut

In May 2013, an absolutely stunning property in Greenwich, Connecticut went on the market for a mind-boggling $190 million. Almost exactly a year later, a buyer agreed to purchase the 50 acre estate for the low-low price of $120 million. The main house alone is 15,000 square feet. The driveway of this property is 1,800 feet long. It was originally built in 1898 by one of the co-founders of Andrew Carnegie’s US Steel corporation. It was then sold to a lumber magnate in the 1980s. Amazingly, the person who purchased the house recently will be only the third owner in over 115 years.

The mansion sits on a 50 acre property that is mostly open fields and forest. It features multiple grass tennis courts, sprawling gardens, two greenhouses, a private apple orchard and a 75 foot heated pool with hot tub that overlooks the Long Island Sound. The property nestled on 4,000 feet of water views and private beaches.

#10) $122.7 million – Palm Beach Mansion

In February 2021, a private equity specialist named Scott Shleifer paid $122.7 million for a mansion in Palm Beach, Florida. Currently the most-expensive home ever sold in Palm Beach and Florida history, the land was once owned by Donald Trump. The current home was built on spec and Scott is the very first owner. As much as $140 was actually transferred with the purchase when you include furnishings but the registered price for the home itself was $122. 695 million.

#9) $125 Million – Jeffrey Katzenberg’s Beverly Hills Mansion

In September 2020, Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg sold his Beverly Hills mansion to Whatsapp founder Jan Koum for $125 million. The 6.4-acre estate boasts 27,000 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, and 13 (!) bathrooms. It’s located in the exclusive Beverly Hills community of Trousdale Estates. Katzenberg purchased the property in 2009 for $35 million, but tore down the existing house and built the current one, designed by architect Howard Backen.

Jan Koum owns roughly $400 million worth of real estate in California alone. Roughly 30 minutes from his Beverly Hills property, he owns two side-by-side mansions in Malibu. He paid $80 million for one and $100 million for the other.

#8) $132.5 Million – Broken O Ranch in Augusta, Montana

In November, 2012, real estate billionaire Stan Kroenke paid $132. 5 million in cash for the 124,000 acre Broken O Ranch in Augusta, Montana. Kroenke, who owns the St. Louis Rams, Denver Nuggets and Colorado Rapids, is worth $5.6 billion. The Broken O Ranch is an enormous property that actually took more than 25 years to put together. It’s a working ranch that produces 700,000 bushels of grain and 25,000 tons of hay every year. It also is home to more than 5,000 cows.

In addition to being a fully functioning production ranch, the property also has a luxurious 10,000 square foot mansion that has gorgeous views of the rocky mountains and a nearby river. It should be noted that there is a bit of a debate over whether or not the Broken O Ranch should be considered one of the most expensive homes ever sold in the United States. Some believe that the ranch is more of a commercial property that happens to have a luxury home plunked down in the center.

#7) $145 Million – Jule Pond Southampton, Long Island, NY

On April 2, 2021, a 42-acre estate in Southampton with more beach-frontage than any other private residence on Long Island, sold for a whopping $145 million. Originally listed for $175 million, the seller was a financier named Brenda Earl, who bought the estate in 2002 for $21.75 million. The property was originally developed in 1960 by Henry Ford’s grandson, Henry Ford II, aka “Hank the deuce”.

Hank lost the house in a divorce settlement a few years later. Henry’s ex-wife sold the home in 1978 to an Italian financier named Carlo Traglio. Carlo sold to Brenda in 2002. It’s unclear as  of this writing who bought the property in 2021 from Brenda.

 #6) $147 Million – East Hampton Estate, Long Island, NY

On May 3, 2014 it was revealed that a hedge fund manager named Barry Rosenstein spent $147 million to purchase an absolutely stunning estate in East Hampton. This is the most-expensive home sale in Hamptons history. For about five years it held the record for most expensive house ever purchased in the United States.

Rosenstein is the founder of hedge fund Jana Partners which managed $11 billion at its peak in 2011. In 2013, his fund reportedly delivered a 23% return. Rosenstein earned more than $140 million in salary and bonuses that year.

If you’ll notice, this record setting transaction occurred less than two weeks after the $120 million Greenwich mansion on this list. Little is known about the specific details of this East Hampton house.

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#5) $150 Million Chartwell Estate – Bel-Air, California

In May 2017, a billionaire named Jerry Perenchio died at the age of 86. Jerry earned his multi-billion fortune as the owner of Spanish-language media empire Univision.

A few months after his death, Jerry’s heirs listed his longtime home in Bel-Air, California, for a whopping $350 million. A year later they dropped the price to $245 million. Then they dropped it to $195 million.

Finally in December 2019, the home was purchased for a cool $150 million by Rupert Murdoch’s billionaire son Lachlan Murdoch.

The Chartwell Estate is 10-acre palatial estate located in the heart of Bel-Air with nearly 360-degree views of Los Angeles. It was built in the 1930s then quickly abandoned during the Great Depression. Between 1962 and 1971, Chartwell gained fame for being included in the opening credits of the TV series “The Beverly Hillbillies”. So it was the fictional house of the Clampett family.

Jerry Perenchio bought the property for an unknown price in the 1980s. At the time of his death, Jerry was paying $1.3 million in annual property taxes related to the house. The new owner, Lachlan Murdoch, will have to earn $3 million every year pre-tax, to cover the $1.5 million property tax bill.

#4) $165 Million – Jack L. Warner Estate, Beverly Hills

On February 12, 2020 it was revealed that Jeff Bezos – the richest human in the world – had plunked down $165 million for the 10-acre Jack L. Warner estate in Beverly Hills. He bought the home from entertainment mogul David Geffen who himself bought it in 1990 for $47.5 million.

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But that wasn’t Jeff’s only purchase!

On the same day he ALSO plunked down $90 million for a 120-acre plot of undeveloped land on the top of Beverly Hills that was previously owned by the late Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen. In total, Jeff spent $255 million in a single day to scoop up 130-acres in Beverly Hills. There is not yet any structure on the Paul Allen parcel, which is known as Enchanted Hill. The driveway alone is 1.2 miles long. It will be amazing to see what Jeff builds here!

#3) $175 Million – 16-acre “Gemini” estate in Manalapan, Florida.

In March of 2021, Netscape billionaire Jim Clark (and his 36-years-younger model wife Kristy) paid $94.2 million for a 16-acre estate called Gemini in Manalapan, Florida. The estate is surrounded by water on both sides, with 1,200 feet of Atlantic Ocean on one side and 1,300 feet of the Intercoastal Waterway on the other. There are multiple guest houses, cabanas, a sports complex and a three-hole PGA golf course, in addition to a 60,000+ square-foot primary mansion. In June of 2022, after just 460 days of ownership, it was revealed that Jim and Kristy sold Gemini to an undisclosed buyer for… $175 million. Here is a video tour:

#2) $177 Million – Seven Acre Malibu Estate

On October 28, 2021 it was revealed that venture capitalist Marc Andreessen paid $177 million for a seven acre property on a cliff in Malibu, California. The seller was fashion executive Serge Azria and his wife Florence. They paid $41 million for the property in 2013 then proceeded to perform a massive and expensive top-to-bottom renovation. Andreessen, who made his first fortune as the creator and co-founder of the Netscape internet browser before becoming a venture capitalist and board member of Facebook, sets a California record with purchase. The late film producer Jerry Weintraub previously owned the home. He bought the first of the eventual two parcels in 1978. That four-acre parcel cost $950,000. Then in 1980 he bought 2.25 acres next door for $450,000. At one point Jerry had been seeking $75 million but ultimately accepted the Azria’s $41 million offer.

At $177 million, Marc Andreessen will be on the hook for a roughly $1.8 million property tax bill every year very likely an equally high annual fire insurance bill considering the location is an extreme fire danger zone.

#1) $238 Million – 220 Central Park South, Manhattan

On January 23, 2019 it was revealed that hedge fund manager Ken Griffin had purchased the top four floors of an unfinished New York City building located at 220 Central Park South. That was enough to scoop the record for most expensive home purchase in US history.

Griffin, who has a net worth of $22 billion thanks to his hedge fund Citadel, has spent a mind-boggling $700 million on personal residences in the last five years alone. He also holds the records for most expensive home purchases in New York, Illinois and Florida. For his New York City purchase, keep in mind that he bought the units without any furniture or fixtures. Basically empty units with floors and ceilings (some of which will surely be knocked down). Ken will definitely spend many many additional millions on furniture, customization and fixtures.

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So there you have it! The five most expensive homes ever sold in the US! If you plan on owning an insane mansion like one of the ones above, I have two pieces of advice:

A) Start saving your money.

B) Wait for a recession.

This is just my opinion, obviously, but when you start seeing private houses selling for hundreds of millions of dollars, something wacky is going on. How much would any of these houses have been worth in October 2008 right after the financial crisis decimated the economy? On average, the United States has a recession at least once every 7 years. The average recession lasts 17 months followed by a little more than three years of expansion. If you want to live in an insane mansion some day, save up a ton of money, wait for huge market downswing then strike. It will happen eventually…

This city has the most expensive houses in America – Chicago Tribune

To find the median asking prices of homes in the top 50 U.S. metropolitan areas, 24/7 Wall St. used Realtor.com’sSeptember 2021 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report.

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50. Cleveland-Elyria, Ohio

50. Cleveland-Elyria, Ohio | Median asking price: $199,000 (Davel5957/iStock via Getty Images)

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49. Rochester, New York

49. Rochester, New York | Median asking price: $217,000 (DebraMillet/iStock via Getty Images)

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47. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, New York

47. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, New York | Median asking price: $230,000 (Dekema/Wikimedia Commons)

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47. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

47. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Median asking price: $230,000 (tupungato/iStock via Getty Images)

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46. Memphis, TN-MS-AR

46. Memphis, TN-MS-AR | Median asking price: $249,000 (sframephoto/iStock via Getty Images)

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44. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

44. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | Median asking price: $250,000 (jnatkin/iStock via Getty Images)

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44. St. Louis, MO-IL

44. St. Louis, MO-IL | Median asking price: $250,000 (Art Wager/iStock via Getty Images)

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43. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, Michigan

43. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, Michigan | Median asking price: $253,000 (Leonid Andronov/iStock via Getty Images)

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42. Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama

42. Birmingham-Hoover, Alabama | Median asking price: $271,000 (TennesseePhotographer/iStock via Getty Images)

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41. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

41. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Median asking price: $277,000 (thomasmales/iStock via Getty Images)

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40. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Wisconsin

40. Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Wisconsin | Median asking price: $279,000 (peeterv/iStock via Getty Images)

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39. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, Indiana

39. Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, Indiana | Median asking price: $280,000 (alexeys/iStock via Getty Images)

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38. Columbus, Ohio

38. Columbus, Ohio | Median asking price: $289,000 (Jim Still-Pepper/iStock via Getty Images)

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37. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

37. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | Median asking price: $312,000 (DenisTangneyJr/E+ via Getty Images)

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36. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC

36. Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | Median asking price: $315,000 (Davel5957/iStock via Getty Images)

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35. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

35. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | Median asking price: $322,000 (MiguelMalo/iStock via Getty Images)

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34. Kansas City, MO-KS

34. Kansas City, MO-KS | Median asking price: $325,000 (TriggerPhoto/iStock via Getty Images)

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33. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI

33. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | Median asking price: $332,000 (DenisTangneyJr/iStock via Getty Images)

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32. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Maryland

32. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Maryland | Median asking price: $335,000 (Jupiterimages/Getty Images)

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31. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Connecticut

31. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Connecticut | Median asking price: $337,000 (SeanPavonePhoto/iStock via Getty Images)

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30. New Orleans-Metairie, Louisiana

30. New Orleans-Metairie, Louisiana | Median asking price: $340,000 (Lisa-Blue/iStock via Getty Images)

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29. San Antonio-New Braunfels, Texas

29. San Antonio-New Braunfels, Texas |Median asking price: $346,000 (dszc/E+ via Getty Images)

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27. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

27. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | Median asking price: $350,000 (rasilja/iStock via Getty Images)

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27. Richmond, Virginia

27. Richmond, Virginia | Median asking price: $350,000 (traveler1116/E+ via Getty Images)

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25. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida

25. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida | Median asking price: $363,000 (ferrantraite/iStock via Getty Images)

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25. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas

25. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas | Median asking price: $363,000 (Art Wager/E+ via Getty Images)

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24. Jacksonville, Florida

24. Jacksonville, Florida | Median asking price: $370,000 (virsuziglis/iStock via Getty Images)

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23. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida

23. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida | Median asking price: $380,000 (JodiJacobson/iStock via Getty Images)

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22. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

22. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | Median asking price: $390,000 (Jodi Jacobson/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images)

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21. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas

21. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas | Median asking price: $396,000 (Skyhobo/E+ via Getty Images)

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20. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Georgia

20. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Georgia | Median asking price: $398,000 (novikat/iStock via Getty Images)

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19. Raleigh, North Carolina

19. Raleigh, North Carolina | Median asking price: $427,000 (zimmytws/iStock via Getty Images)

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18. Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

18. Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | Median asking price: $429,000 (aimintang/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images)

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17. Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, Nevada

17. Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, Nevada | Median asking price: $430,000 (trekandshoot/iStock via Getty Images)

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16. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tennessee

16. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tennessee | Median asking price: $448,000 (Art Wager/E+ via Getty Images)

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15. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, Florida

15. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, Florida | Median asking price: $463,000 (Raul Rodriguez/iStock via Getty Images)

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14. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Arizona

14. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Arizona | Median asking price: $475,000 (dszc/E+ via Getty Images)

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13. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

13. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | Median asking price: $510,000 (krblokhin/iStock via Getty Images)

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12. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, California

12. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, California | Median asking price: $540,000 (MattGush/iStock via Getty Images)

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11. Austin-Round Rock, Texas

11. Austin-Round Rock, Texas | Median asking price: $546,000 ((RoschetzkyIstockPhoto/iStock via Getty Images)
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10. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

10. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | Median asking price: $555,000 (RyanJLane/E+ via Getty Images)

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9. Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade, California

9. Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade, California | Median asking price: $589,000 (slobo/iStock via Getty Images)

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8. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colorado

8. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colorado | Median asking price: $600,000 (Faina Gurevich/iStock via Getty Images)

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7. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA

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6. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

6. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | Median asking price: $675,000 (JohnnyH5/iStock via Getty Images)

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5. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington

5. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington | Median asking price: $677,000 (MarkHatfield/iStock via Getty Images)

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4. San Diego-Carlsbad, California

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3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, California

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2. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, California

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1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California

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One man is building a house so enormous, and so absurdly lavish, that it may be the ultimate symbol of our age of thirst, excess and inequality. Asking price? $500 million.

By Candace Jackson

“Let’s say you’re a super-wealthy single dude who just sold your company,” said Nile Niami. “You’ve just moved to L.A. and you don’t know anybody, so you hire someone to fill your house with partyers. You want everyone to know who you are, but you don’t want to talk to anybody. So you go sit in your V.I.P. room.”

Mr. Niami was giving a tour, and, unlike most home tours, this one started in the nightclub. It will have multiple bars, its own coat room and LED ceilings playing images of moving clouds. Beyond the floor-to-ceiling glass walls there is a swimming pool, along with panoramic views stretching to downtown Los Angeles and Century City.

The home is entering its fifth year of development. When finished this spring, it will be one of the largest private homes in America — 100,000 square feet — and, at an asking price of $500 million, will bill itself as the most expensive as well.

The property has 20 bedrooms. Seven of them are in a separate building for staff. The largest bedroom is a 5,500-square-foot master suite. It will have its own office, pool and kitchen; like the nightclub’s V.I.P. room, it is meant to be a private retreat from the rest of the house.

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A scale model of the One.Credit…Jake Michaels for The New York TimesNile Niami by the nightclub hot tub area at the One.Credit…Jake Michaels for The New York Times

The house has a commercial-size beauty salon and a lounge where the walls and ceilings are made of jellyfish aquariums. Asked why, Mr. Niami shrugged, looking slightly baffled by the line of questioning. “Because it’s cool,” he said.

At a minimum, he said, there are four swimming pools, including the ones in the nightclub and master suite. But by another count, he said, there are seven, including an infinity-edge moat that surrounds the property, as well as indoor spa pools. He also lost track of the number of elevators. “I need to count,” he said, holding up his hand and closing his eyes. A few seconds later, he arrived at the tally: five.

The list price is nearly five times the price of the most expensive home ever to sell in Los Angeles — that’s a tie between the Playboy Mansion, which sold in 2016, and a speculatively built home in Holmby Hills that sold for $100 million last year. The most expensive home sale to date in America is a $137 million spread in New York, in the Hamptons, and $300 million is believed to be the price of the most expensive home ever sold in the world.

In the 19th century, families like the Astors and the Vanderbilts spent years or even decades designing estates to impress European aristocrats. Now it’s developers like Mr. Niami, a former B-movie producer, who are building the homes, designed to impress international billionaire would-be buyers.

The house’s architect, Paul McClean, who also designed the home that Jay-Z and Beyoncé paid $88 million for earlier this year, said it would be as much an entertainment showpiece as a house. That’s very much how Gilded Age mansions functioned. “The pattern repeats itself,” Mr. McClean said.

But while Gilded Age mansions were built as family legacies to be passed down to future generations or endowed to universities, these tech-centric, ultramodern glass-and-marble behemoths are designed for living in the moment. They come furnished, often with artwork, wine and cars. Each represents a developer’s bet that an instant-gratification billionaire is willing to pay more for it than almost anyone else has ever paid for a personal residence before.

This New Gilded Age has found an epicenter in Los Angeles, particularly where Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and Holmby Hills converge. Real estate agents call it the Platinum Triangle. A spec home is on the market in Bel-Air for $250 million; it comes with two years of prepaid household staff. Nearby, a London-based developer is marketing a gated community where homes start at $115 million.

In 2012, Mr. Niami paid $28 million for the hilltop lot, which included a vacant 10,000-square-foot house that he said was in ramshackle condition. He declined to say what he was spending on construction.

The One, as he has branded it, will officially hit the market when it is completed in mid-2018. Local real estate agents seem to agree that Mr. Niami is building a one-of-a-kind mansion on a one-of-a-kind lot, with a 360-degree view you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else other than the Getty Museum.

Many also agree it’s unlikely that he will get his price. Stephen Shapiro, the president of Westside Estate Agency in Beverly Hills, says sales have been very strong for houses over $20 million in Los Angeles over the past several years. But he cited only three or four sales over $100 million in all of California — what he described as “a nonexistent market.” Fewer than three dozen homes worldwide have sold for more than $100 million in the last decade, according to a report by Christie’s International Real Estate.

Jonathan Miller, an appraiser in New York who has been tracking United States home sales over $50 million, said a $250 million four-floor condominium in Manhattan has been in contract for two years and is scheduled to close escrow soon. The 2015 record was an estate in France that sold for $300 million, whose buyer was recently revealed as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Mr. Miller said he doesn’t think any of these sales necessarily indicate the market is strong. “I call this aspirational pricing,” he said. “There’s been nothing close to $500 million.”

A gold Lamborghini in the garage of the Opus, a house developed by Mr. Niami in Beverly Hills, on the market for $100 million. Credit…Jake Michaels for The New York Times The pool in the middle of the Opus house. Credit…Jake Michaels for The New York TimesThe Cristal Champagne room at Opus.Credit…Jake Michaels for The New York TimesA custom built-in coffee machine that can make almost every type of coffee drink at Opus.Credit…Jake Michaels for The New York TimesCredit…Jake Michaels for The New York Times

There is also a growing belief that there are more houses being built in the $100 million-plus price range than there are buyers who can afford them. (Mr. Niami counters that his house isn’t comparable to any others being built because of its size, its unusually large hillside lot, and its views.) Mr. Niami’s real estate sales partner, Drew Fenton, declined to be interviewed but said in an email that the One is in a category of its own and that the top end of the luxury market in Los Angeles is booming, with low inventory and “many qualified buyers.”

Mr. Niami could still make a hefty profit if the property sells for well under $500 million, which seems like the plan. Most homes with record-breaking asking prices have sold for significant discounts. The Playboy Mansion, for example, was listed for $200 million and sold for $100 million in 2016.

But this may be the pinnacle of the huge-house arms race in Los Angeles. One upside, for Mr. Niami anyway, is that it’s likely no one could ever again build a home of this size. It took almost two years to excavate the hilltop lot, with construction vehicles clogging the narrow, hilly streets. In reaction to mega-size homes and construction that strains lot sizes and squeezes neighbors, Los Angeles has since passed an anti-mansionization ordinance, capping home sizes in many neighborhoods.

So the scale helps justify the asking price. “That’s one of the things we’ll be selling,” said Jeff Hyland, the president of Hilton & Hyland, the real estate firm that has the listing. “You couldn’t build this again.”

Mr. Niami said he thinks the buyer will likely purchase the property as a fifth or sixth home. The estate would basically serve as a private hotel to visit a couple of times a year. “They would have a full staff with uniforms,” he said. Meals would be prepared off-site or come from the large catering kitchen, which is downstairs. (The main kitchen also has four ovens, if needed.)

Mr. Niami was raised by a single mother in a 1,100-square-foot home in Los Angeles. Doug Witkins, who was Mr. Niami’s Big Brother mentor in the early 1980s, said, “He struck me as the best salesman I’d ever met in my life, at age 11.”

While still in high school, Mr. Niami took night classes to get his cosmetology license, then learned how to do special-effects prosthetics for horror films. At 19, he went to work with Mr. Witkins, selling international movie rights at his film distribution company.

A custom gold giraffe sculpture that Mr. Niami commissioned for his house.Credit…Jake Michaels for The New York TimesMr. Niami, a yoga enthusiast, in the hot yoga room he had made for his house. Credit…Jake Michaels for The New York TimesA sauna in Mr. Niami’s house.Credit…Jake Michaels for The New York Times

Later, he started his own production company, spending $300,000 on a trailer to hype a movie he described as “‘The Terminator’ with a woman.” Mr. Niami and a partner went on to produce 14 more films, many of them straight-to-video B movies. One starred Keanu Reeves at his post-“Matrix” peak and earned $29 million in the United States, but cost over $30 million to make. Mr. Niami said he realized that if he couldn’t make a big profit off that movie, he probably never would.

So he started building small condominiums and renovating homes to sell. Building luxury spec homes from scratch in affluent areas, he broke a few neighborhood price records. In 2014, Sean Combs paid $39 million for one of his spec houses. (It had an underwater tunnel connected to a grotto.)

Mr. Niami has built more than 30 houses in Los Angeles, with half a dozen more under construction now. He plans to start looking for investment partners and penthouses in New York City to develop next year.

Mr. Witkins went to work with Mr. Niami after his own business fell off during the last recession. He said his onetime mentee took what he learned producing films and applied it to building and selling homes. “Each house is like a set and an ongoing production,” Mr. Witkins said.

Just above the Sunset Strip, construction workers in white bootees were putting the final touches on another home — a 14,000-square-foot house that Mr. Niami is building for himself. It has a custom-made 24-foot gold giraffe skeleton sculpture in a glass box and a $400,000 Lucite-bottom swimming pool.

“This entire house is about excess,” Mr. Niami said, after showing off a giant sensory deprivation chamber, a cryogenic spa treatment chamber and a hot yoga room with living walls. “Who needs two pools? Two Jacuzzis? Nobody! But it’s cool.”

Later, we went to Opus, a 21,000-square-foot home in Beverly Hills, hidden behind a shiny gold wall, that Mr. Niami started marketing six months ago for $100 million. To help sell it, he produced a three-minute trailer featuring largely nude women painted in gold gyrating suggestively and swimming in the pools. It was meant to be “very sexy, on the edge,” he said, citing Beyoncé’s “Partition” as inspiration.

In September, he cut the asking price to $85 million. Buyers, he said, weren’t actually interested in purchasing the home with the roughly $12 million worth of Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces and Damien Hirst paintings he was going to include at the higher asking price. (The house next door, built speculatively by the QVC handbag mogul Bruce Makowsky, sold in 2014 for a record $70 million to the Minecraft founder Markus Persson; it was listed for $85 million.)

Mr. Niami at the One property. Credit…Jake Michaels for The New York Times

It was a balmy late-November afternoon and the glass walls of Opus’s living room were open to the 85-foot-long infinity pool, where a bird landed to bathe itself. Mr. Niami took a chamois left behind by a maid and dusted an already spotless-looking shelf inside the champagne room, filled with $300,000 worth of Cristal. Then he picked up a gold champagne holster in the shape of a machine gun and struck a quick pose.

Later, Mr. Niami made cappuccinos from a wet bar’s iPad-activated coffee maker and took in the panoramic view beyond the pool. It was a slightly hazy day, but there was still good visibility.

“It’s funny,” he said. “A lot of the houses I do look into other houses I’ve done.” Across the way, for example, was another modern glass mansion he built a few years ago. It looked vacant, with overgrown landscaping.

Mr. Niami said that the buyer, from Malaysia, paid him $40 million for the home and then promptly gutted it. “That house looked like this,” he said, stretching his arms out wide for emphasis. “Furniture! Beautiful! Everything!” Eventually, he said, the Department of Justice took possession of the home after the owner ran into legal trouble. It’s been empty ever since. “It’s so sad,” he said.

The next day, he was still thinking about that house. In the chauffeured Mercedes van that is also his office, he scrolled through original photos of the house on a large screen mounted to the back of the driver’s seat. The house had sleek white marble floors and was resplendent in black, white and gold. “I want to buy it back,” he said.


Candace Jackson is a reporter in California.

California: the most expensive houses in the “golden state”

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Since Trump’s election, Russians have become the top buyers of real estate in Miami. And since free real estate on the east coast may not be enough for everyone, Forbes Life suggests taking a closer look at the best California mansions.

Read about the most expensive house in the USA here.

Aaron Spelling Mansion, $200 million

Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California

5,200 sq m mansion, 2 ha lot

Spelling Mansion, also known as Manor built in 1988 for television producer Aaron Spelling (the one who got millions of people hooked on Beverly Hills

and Charmed in the 1990s). The mansion, which cost Aaron $12 million, was built by architect James Langenheim.

In 2011, Spelling’s residence was purchased for $85 million by British model Petra Stant, daughter of Formula 1 President Bernie Ecclestone. However, according to the Daily Mail, daddy has nothing to do with it. And Petra herself did not earn money for the mansion: her mother Slavitsa Ecclestone lent $82.4 million to move her beloved daughter. The Manor is now up for sale again, with Stant hoping to raise $200 million for the house.

The house has 123 rooms, of which three are listed as gift wrapping rooms. There are 14 bedrooms, but 27 bathrooms at once. On the territory there are four garages (each with 2 cars), a tennis court, a swimming pool (not of Olympic size), a guest house. A nice bonus: bowling alleys come with the necessary shoes in all sizes.

Oddly enough, the high price of the estate made life easier for realtors. Jeff Huland, managing partner at real estate firm Hilton & Hyland, Beverly Hills, says: “If the buyer or his entourage is not on the Forbes list, most likely they will not make it to the showing of the house.”

Rancho San Carlos, $125 million

Montecito, California

Main building area – 2,739 sq. m, plot area – 95 hectares

The ranch was built by architect Reginald Johnson in 19For 31 years, almost 100 years, it was owned by the Jackson family (relatives of the 21st US President Arthur Chester). The third generation of the family moved around the country and put the ranch up for sale.

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At least the view is worth paying for: mountains rise to the north of the ranch, the Pacific Ocean stretches to the west. There are 30 rooms in the house: 12 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, one kitchen and four common rooms. Moreover, a secret corridor connects the library and the living room with a staircase leading to a secret pub. Nearby is a poker room. The library is being sold along with a collection of books from previous owners.

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In addition to the owner’s residence, 10 cottages are scattered around the estate. The 95 hectares of the ranch are divided into 30 lots that can be sold as separate lots. Almost half of the area of ​​the ranch is given over to citrus and avocado orchards.

What is a ranch without a stable. There are two of them at the Jackson Ranch, and in addition – a barn for 10 stalls in 1928, a barn and an arena built in 1930. Seven garages are provided to accommodate the remaining horsepower.

Maison Du Soleil, $88 million

Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, CA

Area – 2,787 sq. m

In 1930, this mansion was built according to the project of the architect Paul Williams (on his account – the house of Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Danny Thomas). The current owner of the house, Tunisian designer Max Azria, bought it from the American writer Sidney Sheldon for $14.4 million. The designer invested $30 million in repairs and now expects to part with the property for $88 million.

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The house has 60 rooms: 17 bedrooms, 22 bathrooms, one kitchen, huge walk-in closets (how could a fashion designer do without them) and living rooms, a 557 sq. m, which comes with a buffet with popcorn and snacks. Panoramic windows of each room overlook one of the five gardens. In addition to the mansion, there is a glazed tennis court, a guest house, a swimming pool, a Moroccan-style bathhouse and a greenhouse.

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The 26 most expensive houses in the world and their owners Independent appraisal company

Have you ever wondered what the best and most expensive houses in the world look like?

The article below will showcase the most expensive homes in the world, designed by professional and talented architects and equipped with the finest luxury items imaginable. And no, they don’t belong to our favorite movie stars and musicians. Apparently there are people who earn much more. We are talking about top managers and business magnates, billionaires and oligarchs. Although some of these mansions were built many years ago, continuous improvements have turned these houses into modern and high-tech castles.

26. Duke Semans Mansion. Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York, USA

Estimated value of the mansion: $44 million

Owner: Carlos Elu Slim

Net worth: $73 billion

dollars, but a rather modest businessman prefers to live in his unpretentious house in Mexico. He recently put his American home up for sale with a price tag of $88 million, and if the deal goes through, the house will be the most expensive townhouse ever sold in New York. According to the information contained in the ad, the house is an 8-storey building with an interior in the style of the French Renaissance. It has high ceilings, gold-plated lamps, and a wide staircase.

25. Kensington Palace Gardens, London, UK

Estimated value: $72 million

Owner: Tamara Ecclestone (eldest daughter of Formula 1 magnate Bernie Ecclestone) 9005 9005 assets: $500 million

When your father is a billionaire and you are the proud heiress to his fortune, you can afford anything your heart desires, including a home in the exclusive billionaire neighborhood where dukes, duchesses and ambassadors live. Tamara’s 57-room home includes a beauty salon, bowling alley, swimming pool, car lift, dog spa and home theater.

24. Manor Manor, Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA

Home value: $85 million

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TV producer Aaron Spelling’s former home was originally on the market for $150 million, but Petra bought it for “only” $85 million, a hefty discount due to the absence of potential buyers during the two years the house was put up for sale. The 5,200-square-foot mansion has 123 rooms, making it one of the largest homes in Los Angeles County. In addition to the bowling alley, there is a gym, a tennis court, a gift wrapping room, a cinema, a swimming pool and a garage that can accommodate 100 cars.

23. Penthouse near Central Park, New York, USA

Housing cost: $88 million

Owner: Ekaterina Rybolovleva

. She is currently studying at the University of New York, and goes to university from a multi-million dollar apartment bought with her father’s money. The house consists of 10 rooms, a circular terrace, seven dressing rooms and a library. Education couldn’t be more comfortable.

22. Penthouse in the One57 skyscraper, Manhattan, New York, USA

Estimated residential property value: $90 million

Owner: Bill Ekman

Net worth: $2.065 billion

billion , founder of a hedge fund and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, purchased a two-story penthouse in the One57 skyscraper for about $90 million. The apartment, which occupies the 75th and 76th floors of a 90-storey building, has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a winter garden surrounded by a 15-meter glass wall. However, it is worth noting that the billionaire does not live in this apartment, saying that he bought it just “for fun.” One must think that in fact it was another competent investment of the oligarch.

21. Promised Land, Montecito, California, USA

Value: $90 million

Owner: Oprah Winfrey

Net Worth: $3 billion Founder Opah0 Winrey0705 aka media queen, it seems she has purchased homes in all parts of America: Hawaii, Chicago, Colorado, New Jersey…but this over 2,100-square-foot Georgian house seems to stand out the most. According to the land plot, the territory on which the building is located occupies 16 hectares, and there are 10 fireplaces, more than 600 rose bushes, a tennis court, a tea house, a theater, an artificial pond and everything that a mansion of this value should have.

20. Kensington Palace Gardens, London, UK

Home Value: $90m

Owner: Lakshmi Mittal

Prestigious Net Worth: $12. 005 9009 the capitals are the place where almost all the ultra-rich inhabitants of the planet prefer to acquire real estate. The Indian steel tycoon was no exception. He bought a house of 5,100 square meters, which was previously owned by the same Bernie Ecclestone. The house has 12 bedrooms, an indoor pool, a Turkish bath, a banquet hall and much more. After spending millions of dollars renovating his new home, the billionaire named it “Taj Mittal”.

19. Broken O Ranch, Augusta, Montana, USA

Estimated country home value: $90-135 million

Owner: Stanley Kronke

Net worth: 9005 9075 Broken O Ranch can be seen as an all-round agricultural destination. The 50-hectare ranch has a house of about 930 square meters, an indoor swimming pool, stables, 3,500 cows, 800 heifers and 175 bulls. 5 hectares of land is well irrigated land, where tons of alfalfa hay and small grain crops are produced. Stanley Kroenke, who is an avid real estate collector, apparently also loves farming, as there are three other ranches in his name.

18. de L’Amitie Mansion, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Real estate appraised value: $95 million

Owner: Dmitry Rybolovlev

Net worth: $80.05 billion 9075 The Russian billionaire purchased this beach house in 2008 from US real estate tycoon Donald Trump for $95 million. The massive mansion includes 18 bedrooms, gold and diamond trim, a private 150-meter beach strip and a parking lot with a capacity of 50 cars. In 2013, some media outlets claimed that a Russian tycoon planned to demolish the building due to mold problems.

17. Mansion in Silicon Valley, Los Altos Hills, California, USA

Owner: Yuri Milner

Net worth: $3.1 billion 9000Mail5

ru Group and Facebook shareholder owns a French chateau-style mansion. The unique home has 14 bathrooms, two dining rooms, a games room, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a banquet hall, a theater, and 2,300 square meters of free space.

16. Fleur de Lys Mansion, Holmby Hills, California, USA

Cost: $102 million

Owner: Unknown

David and Suzanne Sapershtein, and construction work on the construction of a unique mansion lasted from 1996 to 2000. After the star couple’s divorce, Suzanne took ownership and, without thinking twice, sold the house in a closed deal to an anonymous French billionaire for a whopping $102 million. This deal went down in history as the most expensive in the Los Angeles market. The private residence consists of 15 bathrooms, 12 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, a massive cinema, ballroom, tennis court, gym, swimming pool and garage for nine cars. The land plot on which all these luxuries are located occupies a little less than two hectares.

15. Further Lane de Menil Villa, East Hampton, New York, USA

Home Value: $103 million

Owner: Ron Baron

Net Worth: $2 billion

Hampton Beach House was acquired by a mega investor in 2007 for $103 million. The billionaire plans to increase the territory of his estate to 20 hectares.

14. Mountain Home Road, Woodside, California, USA

Home value: $117.5 million

Owner: Masayoshi Son

Net worth: $14 billion

The Japanese billionaire founder of SoftBank purchased an architectural masterpiece of 83,000 square meters. The property has a swimming pool with a 108 square meter portico, a tennis court, a separate library, a recreation building, and well-kept landscaped gardens.

13. Copper Beech Farm, Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

Value: $120 million

Owner: unknown

Lumber magnate John Rudy’s home, built in the 1890s, was previously sold to an anonymous buyer for $120 million. The deal was closed in April 2014. The 1255 square meter mansion has 12 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a grass tennis court, a 23 meter swimming pool and a wood paneled library.

12. Xanadu 2. 0, Seattle, WA, USA

Estimated home value: $121 million

Owner: Bill Gates

Net worth: $80 billion

Perhaps the most exciting feature of Microsoft’s high-tech home is the underwater sound system in the pool. The Lake Washington House features a 213-square-foot reception hall, a gym with trampolines, a domed library with antique manuscripts, and a 585-square-square underground garage. In addition to various exotic and high-tech facilities, the house has many quite traditional amenities.

11. Upper Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, South West London, UK

Value: $126m

Owner: Victor and Elena Pinchuk

Net Worth: $126m 9005bn considered the most expensive house in the world, since 2008 it has been the property of Viktor Pinchuk, who is married to the daughter of the former president of Ukraine, Elena Pinchuk. The new owners are said to have spent around $15 million refurbishing the villa to their liking. Although the facade of the building looks quite typical for a prestigious area of ​​London, the interior of the 5-storey building says the exact opposite. The most sophisticated luxuries abound here, including an underground swimming pool, a high-tech and purpose-built retreat, spa, gym and home theater. The villa has ten bedrooms.

10. Estate, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Home Value: $130 million

Owner: Ken Griffin

Net Worth: $7 billion

Really, it’s not just a house and four-in-one. Here, on a land plot of more than three hectares, four buildings were erected, located opposite each other. The owner, Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of global investment firm Citadel, demolished the fourth building. It is said that earlier all four buildings were a single estate.

9. Kensington Palace Gardens, London, UK

Home value: $140m

Owner: Roman Abramovich

Net worth: $13bn 9005bn Russian owner

The football club also owns several mansions in London. But it seems that the mansion on Row Street is the most outstanding and remarkable. The restored residence of the Russian oligarch now includes an underground tennis court, a museum, and a wellness center.

8. PINNACLE, Montana, USA

Cost: $ 155 million

owner: Tim Blixet

Pure assets: $ 1.2 billion 9000,000

LETTERS ONLY DOESTING ON house, which is surrounded on all sides by snow and ski slopes. This unique property sits in the middle of the so-called Yellowstone Billionaires Club, a resort owned by married couple Tim and Edra Blixeth. Despite the fact that the house is surrounded by snow almost all year round, the constant warmth inside is maintained by a modern heating system. The house has ten bedrooms and as many bathrooms, each with a fireplace. In addition, there are outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a wine cellar and a gym.

7. Ellison Estate, Woodside, California, USA

Home value: $200 million

Owner: Larry Ellison

Net worth: $49. 3 billion Japanese style – Larry Ellison is a real estate fanatic and owns a range of unique properties. To date, the portfolio of a person who is one of the five richest people on the planet has 10 houses, an artificial pond, a tea house, a pond and a bathhouse.

6. One Hyde Park Penthouse, Knightsbridge, London, UK

Home value: $221 million

Owner: Rinat Akhmetov

Net worth: $6.9 billion

5 building in the world – since its construction in 2011, 86 apartments have been sold for a total of $3.37 billion. It is a little surprising that this unfinished penthouse without internal walls, bathrooms or flooring was sold for a total of $221 million. appraisal of the apartment, its area was just under 1500 square meters. In addition, it was suggested that finishing the penthouse would cost an additional $226 million. One of the most outstanding features of the One Hyde Park complex is its unique security system: in addition to bulletproof glass doors and windows, there are armed and professionally trained security guards who monitor the situation around the clock.

Also, the condominium is equipped with underground parking, an exquisite spa, a golf course, a car wash and a swimming pool.

5. Kensington Palace Gardens, London, UK

Home Value: $222m

Owner: Lakshmi Mittal

Indian Net Worth: $12.005bn 9005bn owns not one, but three houses in a prestigious and expensive area of ​​London. In particular, this house was bought from another billionaire, Noam Gottesman, and the son of Indian tycoon Aditya Mittal will live here.

4. Fair Field Estate, Sagaponek, New York, USA

Home Value: $249 million

Owner: Ira Rennert

Net Worth: $6.1 billion

Renerta Industrial Residence investor, was built in the Hamptons for five years, from 1998 to 2003. According to some media reports, the house is considered the largest and most expensive piece of real estate in America. It consists of 29 bedrooms, 39bathrooms, 3 swimming pools, a 164-seat home theater, two tennis courts, a squash court and even its own power plant.

3. Villa La Leopolda, Côte d’Azur, France

Home value: $750 million

Owner: Lily Safra

Net worth: $1.3 billion

Originally named after its unique owner the late King Leopold II of Belgium. The ideological concept of this masterpiece comes from the American architect and decorator Aujen Codman, and the design and construction process itself took only two years, from 1929 to 1931. The king gave this estate to his favorite, Miss Blanche Zelia Josephine Delacroix. Subsequently, the mansion was inherited by King Leopold II’s nephew Albert I, who eventually evicted his uncle’s mistress. Ownership of this building has been disputed for years. In 2008, the entire estate was acquired by Lily Safra, who, according to the investment, the transaction cost $736 million. Situated on 20 hectares of land, the house has 11 bedrooms, an open kitchen, a swimming pool, a landscaped garden, architectural carved gazebos and everything that wealthy people equip modern homes.

2. Anthilla – Mumbai, India

Housing value: $1 billion

Owner: Mukesh Ambani

Net worth: $20.8 billion

is a residential building owned by one of the richest people on the planet and the wealthiest man in India, Mukesh Ambani. There is a lot to be said about this building, designed and built by American specialists, but just to satisfy curiosity, it can be mentioned that the house has 9elevators, 3 helipads, 6 car parks, with a total capacity of 168 cars. In addition, there are swimming pools, real gardens on the balconies, a temple for family prayers, a health spa, a snow room, an ice cream room, a salon, a 50-seat cinema, a reception hall, a gym, indoor and outdoor bars. As a rule, the building is serviced by full-time staff, whose number approaches six hundred. The house is built in such a way as to withstand an earthquake, up to 8 points on the Richter scale. You will probably agree that this is a miracle of the XXI century.

1. Buckingham Palace, London

Estimated building value: $2.5 billion

Owner: British Monarchs

Yes! It is actually a palace, the official home of England’s only queen and other British monarchs. Located in London’s Westminster, the palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham on 16 hectares of land. During its existence, the palace has undergone a number of changes and additions to make it a befitting haven for members of the royal family. Now the palace is framed by magnificent paintings, massive chandeliers, gilded work and antique furniture – Buckingham Palace is incomparable, almost indescribably incredible. Now there are 775 rooms, of which 188 rooms for staff, 52 royal and guest rooms, 92 study rooms, 78 bathrooms and 19 front rooms. Other amenities of civilization include a swimming pool, a lake, a tennis court, a cinema, a chapel, a hospital, and more. And, of course, you know that the members of the royal family do not go anywhere without their guards and assistants – they really love to have everyone running errands.

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How Much Does Each State of America Cost? – Immigrant today

Could you afford a house in America? It depends on what region of America you live in. Today, the average cost of housing in America is 217 thousand US dollars. That’s 3.6 times more than the median annual household income of $60,336. Across the country, real estate values ​​vary considerably, and in some states, owning a home is much cheaper than in others.

Wall Street 24/7 analyzed the average home value to determine how much a typical home costs in each state.

Total cost of living tends to be higher in states with the most expensive homes. In all 10 states with the lowest median cost of a home, goods and services cost at least 10% less than the national average.

Higher housing costs and a higher cost of living generally reflect higher incomes.

50. West Virginia

Average home value: $19,800

Median household income: $43,469

49. Mississippi

Average home value: $120,200

Median household income: $43,529

48. Arkansas

Average house price: 28,500

Average household income: 45,869dollars

47. Oklahoma

Average home value: $137,400

Median household income: $50,051

46. Kentucky

Average home value: $141,000

Median household income: $48,375

45. Indiana

Average home value: $141,100

Median household income: $54,181

44. Alabama

Average home value: $141,300

Median household income: $48,123

43. Ohio

Average home value: $144,200

Median household income: $54,021

42.

Iowa

Average home value: $149,100

Median household income: $58,570

41. Kansas

Average home value: $150,600

Median household income: $56,422

40. Michigan

Average house price: 155,700

Median household income: $54,909

39. Nebraska

Average home value: $155,800

Median household income: $59,970

38. Missouri

Average home value: $156,700

Median household income: $53,578

37. South Carolina

Average home value: $161,800

Median household income: $50,570

36. Louisiana

Average home value: $162,500

Median household income: $46,450

35. Tennessee

Average home value: $167,500

Median household income: $51,340

34. South Dakota

Average home value: $167,600

Median household income: $56,521

33.

North Carolina

Average home value: $171,200

Median household income: $52,752

32. New Mexico

Average home value: $171,300

Median household income: $46,744

31. Texas

Average home value: $172,200

Median household income: $59,206

30. Georgia

Average home value: $173,700

Median household income: $56,183

29. Wisconsin

Average home value: $178,900

Median household income: $59,305

28. Pennsylvania

Average home value: $181,200

Average household income: 59195 dollars

27. Maine

Average home value: $191,200

Median household income: $56,277

26. North Dakota

Average home value: $194,700

Median household income: $61,843

25. Illinois

Average home value: $195,300

Average household income: 62 992 dollars

24.

Idaho

Average home value: $207,100

Median household income: $52,225

23. Florida

Average home value: $214,000

Median household income: $52,594

22. Wyoming

Average home value: $214,300

Median household income: $60,434

21. Arizona

Average home value: $223,400

Median household income: $56,581

20. Minnesota

Average home value: $224,000

Median household income: $68,388

19. Vermont

Average home value: $226,300

Median household income: $57,513

18. Montana

Average home value: $231,300

Median household income: $53,386

17. Delaware

Average home value: $252,800

Median household income: $62,852

16. Rhode Island

Average home value: $257,800

Median household income: $63,870

15.

Nevada

Average home value: $258,200

Median household income: $58,003

14. New Hampshire

Average home value: $263,600

Median household income: $73,381

13. Connecticut

Average home value: $273,100

Median household income: $74,168

12. Alaska

Average home value: $273,100

Median household income: $73,181

11. Virginia

Average home value: $273,400

Median household income: $71,535

10. Utah

Average home value: $275,100

Median household income: $68,358

9. Maryland

Average home value: $312,500

Median household income: $80,776

8. New York

Average home value: $314,500

Median household income: $64,894

7. Oregon

Average home value: $319,200

Median household income: $60,212 (20th highest)

6.

New Jersey

Average home value: $334,900

Median household income: $80,088

5. Washington

Average home value: $339,000

Median household income: $70,979

4. Colorado

Average home value: $348,900

Median household income: $69,117

3. Massachusetts

Average home value: $385,400

Median household income: $77,385

2. California

Average home value: $509,400

Median household income: $71,805

1. Hawaii

Average home value: $617,400

Median household income: $77,765

Top 10 most expensive houses in the world. The most expensive private house in the world

Once upon a time, kings and queens lived in palaces, and the nobility and the rich tried to imitate them in luxury. Many years have passed since then, land has become more expensive, palaces have gone out of fashion (and living in them is uncomfortable by modern standards), but the desire to stand out remains.

What buildings do the rich and famous build for themselves, and where do they prefer to live? Let’s take a look at top 10 most expensive houses in the world
– both inhabited and for sale.

10. Fairfield Pond, USA – Cost: $249,000,000

Opening the list of the most expensive houses in the world at a price of 249 million dollars, a giant palace the size of almost half a hectare. It is located on Long Island, New York. The largest estate occupies a modest 19the place among the largest houses in the US, but one of the most expensive makes its location – the place in New York is scarce, and it is expensive.

Owned by Fair Field Ira Rennert. No, this is not a girl, Irochka, but quite a respectable gentleman born in 1934. Being 65 years old, he decided to buy land for himself and build a mansion. Although the neighbors vehemently protested against the construction, the industrial magnate was still able to insist on his own (albeit on a smaller scale than he had originally planned). As a result, Long Island decorates a giant house at 29bedrooms, 39 baths, with its own small power plant, three swimming pools, a conservatory, a 164-seat home theater and one synagogue. True, owning it is not cheap – Rennert pays more than 40 thousand dollars in taxes every month.

9. Molokai Ranch, USA – $260,000,000

If a rich man suffers from misanthropy and does not want to see people (of course, except for attendants), then he retires to places like a ranch on the island of Molokai, Haiti. It was simply created for millionaires who prefer vast deserted spaces to the urban hustle and bustle. It occupies more than a third of the island’s surface, and its area is 22.5 hectares. These acres include nearly 32 km of coastline, white sandy beaches overlooking colorful reefs, rainforests, rocky cliffs… And pastures – the estate has two golf courses, one hotel and an entire half-sized working ranch. hectares.

The notorious Mark Zuckerberg himself was thinking of buying the ranch, but in the end he decided to settle on another Hawaiian island – Kauau.

8. Penthouse at the top of the Odeon skyscraper, Monaco – $330,000,000

In 2014, the penthouse was put up for sale, and it immediately attracted attention – both for its sky-high price, and for its stunning views and original architectural design. The “modest” apartment sits atop the Odeon skyscraper and occupies the top five floors; its area is 3.3 thousand m2, there are five bedrooms and five bathrooms.

The creators decided not to sacrifice the view, so the walls of the apartment on each floor are one continuous window. And being in the center of the room, you can literally survey the surroundings. But the most impressive feature of the house is the waterslide, which takes guests straight from the dance floor into the huge outdoor pool, which offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.

7. Chartwell Estate, USA – $350,000,000

To this day, Chartwell Manor is one of the most expensive homes in the United States. This is indeed a real estate, designed by architect Sumner Spaulding following the example of the best examples of 18th century French architecture. The white-and-gray house of classical proportions, lined with limestone, rises in the middle of a well-groomed park with gazebos, paths, fountains, tennis courts, a giant swimming pool and parking for 40 cars.

The popular 1960s TV show The Beverly Hillbillies was filmed in the house. Later, it was bought by the head of the television company Univision, to whom, in fact, we owe the excellent preservation of the estate – he spent several million to restore and modernize Chartwell.

6. Cedar Villa, France – $418,000,000

Real estate on the Cote d’Azur has long been a dream object for the rich from all over the world. But it was not always so. The cedar villa, located on the coast of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, began its journey at the beginning of the 19th century as a simple working farm for the production of olive oil. Until now, three hundred years old olive trees can be seen on the territory of the villa. Now, instead of an oil press, a bronze statue of the goddess Athena adorns the courtyard, and winding paths under the canopy of palm trees and cedars lead to an imposing citadel.

The inside is full of candelabra, portraits of the 19th century (I wonder if there are farm workers there?) and everything that a simple layman associates with the castle of the Beast from the Disney cartoon. In addition to Empire style armchairs, the palace also has a library that boasts a 1640 botanical codex. By the way, furniture and household items are not included in the sale price; You can buy them separately if you wish.

5. Bubble Palace, France – $418,000,000

And from classics to cartoons – yes, yes, the inspiration for creating the most expensive houses in the world was taken from different sources. Most of all, the Palace of Bubbles resembles the quasi-primordial home of the Flintstones from the children’s animated film of the same name. Imagine a cheerful cluster of spherical structures with the same round windows, doors and other architectural details. They really look like bubbles, don’t they? The pleasant soft terracotta color of the buildings and the elegant white edging reconcile a little with the riot of form.

The size of the house is about 1200 m2, and it has everything necessary for even the most demanding rich man, including a swimming pool and an outdoor amphitheater with 500 seats. It was in it that the Dior fashion show was held and the fortieth anniversary of the birth of James Bond was celebrated.

4. Middle Gap Road, 24, Hong Kong – $446,000,000

Hong Kong is densely populated and land is expensive. In terms of price per square meter, this city-state is in second place, second only to Monaco. It is not surprising that a large house, located on top of a picturesque mountain, made it to fourth place in the list of the most expensive real estate.

Although, compared to the samples presented in the rating, it looks, frankly, nondescript – it has only two floors, four bedrooms and four bathrooms. In the backyard there is a swimming pool, which is hidden from immodest glances by dense growth of trees.

3. Villa Leopold, France – $750,000,000

This huge estate is located near Villefranche-sur-Mer, a city on the French Riviera. Its size is a little more than seven hectares, on which there is a palace lined with rare varieties of marble with nineteen bedrooms, fireplaces, swimming pools, a cinema and a bowling alley. Palace is not an accidental word; once the estate was owned by the Belgian king Leopold II, under whose wise rule the population of the Congo was halved, but rubber production increased two hundred times. Now the most expensive villa in the world belongs to Lily Safra, a Brazilian millionaire who inherited it from her late husband.

It is interesting that the Russian oligarch Mikhail Porokhov dreamed of taking possession of the villa, who even started negotiations with Lily, but something went wrong. Prokhorov himself says that he was affected by the 2008 crisis. Evil tongues claim that Prokhorov was mortally offended by the French state. There he was arrested by the police for transporting girls with reduced social responsibility to Courchevel. The millionaire insisted that they were just beautiful girls who, of their own free will, decided to keep him company. Whatever it was, but after the advance payment had already been made, Prokhorov refused the deal. And Safra promised to spend this advance on various charitable purposes.

2. Antilia, India – $1,000,000,000

The second most expensive residential building in the world is an entire tower towering over mere mortals in South Mumbai. Its owner is the richest man in India named Mukesh Ambani. The tower contains 27 floors, and the architects did not save on the height of the ceilings – buildings of the same height with standard ceilings would be sixty-story. It takes 600 people to run the building services and ensure the comfort of the billionaire and his family. The tower-palace has three helipads, a giant parking lot for more than 160 cars and its own car service. Mukesh does not forget about culture – the building has a theater, ballroom, spa and swimming pools.

Not all Indians welcomed the creation of this gigantic monument to wealth. In a country with the largest slum in Asia, where 42% of children under the age of five are underweight, building such a tower is not the smartest thing to do. Some have already hinted that this is how revolutions happen.

1. Buckingham Palace, England – $1,550,000,000

Buckingham Palace, the most expensive house in the world, worth $1.550 billion, comfortably occupies the first place in the ranking. The photo clearly shows both the ancient and beautiful building itself and the crowds of tourists scurrying back and forth every day.

True, if you look at it from the front, the full face of the palace really embodies the best traditions of classicism. Its facade pleases the eye with noble proportions. But behind, where the owners of royal blood ordered to attach all sorts of necessary and useful facilities in the economy, the view is far from being so good. No wonder the British newspaper The Guardian called it one of the ugliest buildings in the world; apparently, the journalists were not too lazy to walk around the house.

Since 1761, Buckingham Palace has been in the exclusive use of the British royal family. And it is currently the official residence of the reigning Queen Elizabeth II.

Journalists constantly “delight” us with the news that some Hollywood star has bought a small house for herself. And at a very “modest” price – so for 10-20 million. Of course, dollars or euros. Sometimes the cost reaches 50-80 million. Or a billionaire bought a mansion or a castle in England for 100-150 million. Of course, for them this is a matter of prestige and status. But all these prices pale in comparison to the cost of the most expensive house in the world.

A small house (chalet) in the mountains of Switzerland is made to order and costs $12.2 billion.

The house itself is relatively small, living area is only about 800 sq.m. The house is located on the territory of 2.5 hectares, has an underground garage for 4 cars, a large swimming pool, a huge wine cellar. And just a breathtaking view of the Alpine mountains. That’s basically it.

An ordinary house for 10 million has much more advantages. Where does such a cosmic price come from?
First, the creation of the house took more than 200 tons of precious metals – platinum, gold, silver.

Interior decoration is also an important part of the cost.
Part is made from natural meteorite, part (attention) from bones of dinosaurs that lived more than 60 million years ago.

It took more than 5 years to build the house. The name of the owner is kept secret.

I don’t know why and who needed it, if all the information is still kept secret. No PR for you, no boasting.

For comparison, the previous most expensive house in the world is the 27-storey mansion “Antilla”, over 160 m high in India. There are no identical rooms in the house, each floor is decorated in an individual style, there are several gardens in the house. And all this pleasure is worth – “only” $1 billion.

The owners of the most expensive houses in the world can be quite mysterious. Everyone knows who owns Buckingham Palace, but does anyone know the name Tim Blixett? Or maybe you know the name of the Indian billionaire who built a 27-story residential building exclusively for himself? Well, if you don’t know, then the mystery will be revealed right now. In this article, you will find the ten most expensive houses of our time, as well as the names of those people who were lucky enough to be rich enough to own them.

7 Upper Filimore Gardens (London, $128 million)

This building was originally a ten-bedroom preparatory school before being turned into a huge mansion. Now it has an underground pool, sauna, gym, cinema, and even its own panic room. In addition, the rooms in it are decorated with marble, gold and contain priceless works of art. The owner of the house is Elena Pinchuk – the daughter of Leonid Kuchma, the second president of Ukraine. She is known as the founder of the AntiAIDS Foundation, as well as a close friend of Elton John.

Kensington Palace Gardens (London, $140 million)

Located on “Billionaires Street”, this mansion is already equipped with a wealth of incredible amenities and luxuries, but an underground part is planned to be built soon to house a tennis court , medical center and automobile museum. This mansion is owned by Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire and owner of the private investment firm Millhouse LLC. However, in the West, he is better known as the owner of the Chesley football club, which plays in the English Premier League.

Pinnacle 7 (Big Sky, Montana, $155 million)

Pinnacle 7 is the largest real estate unit in the Yellowstone Club, a private ski and golf community for the mega-rich. The house has underfloor heating, several pools, a gym, a wine cellar and even its own lift. Its owners are Edra and Tim Blixeth. Tim is a major real estate agent and tree baron, and co-founder of the Yellowstone Club. However, the club’s bankruptcy, divorce and other troubles greatly reduced his previously huge fortune.

Hurst Castle (San Simeon, CA, $191 million)

The 27-bedroom castle was used on the filming of The Godfather, hosted by John and Jackie Kennedy, Clark Gable, Winston Churchill and other famous people . This castle belongs to a trust fund. It was built by the nation’s first newspaper magnate and is now a World Heritage Site, as well as a tourist attraction and part of California’s park system.

Allison Estate (Woodside, CA $200 million)

This is not a single home, but a complete complex that covers 23 acres of land. It consists of ten residential buildings, a large lake, a carp pond, a tea ceremony house and a bathhouse. The complex is owned by Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle and the world’s third richest person in 2013, according to Forbes magazine.

18-19 Kensington Palace Gardens (London, $222 million)

Another property on London’s Billionaire Street. House 18-19located next door to the residence of Prince William and Kate Middleton. This particular residence has 12 bedrooms, a Turkish bath, an indoor pool and parking for twenty cars. Owned by Lakshmi Mittal, head of Arcelor Mittal, the world’s largest steelmaker, and one of India’s 100 richest people.

4 Fairfield Pond (Sagaponack, NY, $248.

5 million)

This 29 bedroom home sits on 63 acres and has its own power plant. Inside there are 39bathrooms, basketball court, bowling alley, squash room, tennis courts, three pools and a 91-foot dining room. The owner of this masterpiece is Ira Rennert, owner of the Renco Group, a holding company investing in the automotive industry. It also has holdings in the metalworking and mining industries.

Villa Leopold (Côte d’Azur, France, $750 million)

This 50-acre property includes a huge greenhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, a summer kitchen, a heliport, as well as a guest house, in size exceeding the mansions of many millionaires. The house was used as a film set for the famous movie To Catch a Thief 1955 by Alfred Hitchcock. The property is owned by Brazilian Lily Safra, a world-famous philanthropist, widow of Lebanese banker William Safra. Her husband died when another family home burned down, most likely due to deliberate arson.

Antilia (Mumbai, India, one billion dollars)

Antilia can hardly be called home in the traditional sense of the word. It is a 27-story building with a total living area of ​​400,000 square feet. The building has six underground parking floors, three helipads and requires 600 staff to operate it. The owner of this skyscraper is Mukesh Ambani – the richest man in India. His net worth is $23.6 billion – Ambani earned this money by running Reliance Industries, one of the largest energy companies in the world.

Buckingham Palace (London, $1.55 billion)

Buckingham Palace is technically a house, but of course it’s not for sale. The Queen’s residence was valued at approximately $1.5 billion in 2012. It has 775 rooms, including 19 state halls, 52 bedrooms, 188 staff rooms, 92 offices, and 78 bathrooms. Naturally, the owner of Buckingham Palace is the British sovereign – at the moment it is Queen Elizabeth II. She has ruled since February 6, 1952 years old – and since that time she has been listed as the owner of Buckingham Palace. Naturally, such an architectural masterpiece is far ahead of all the millionaire mansions discussed above. In fact, this is exactly what the most expensive houses in the world look like – now you know them all, how much they cost, who owns them.

The imagination of architects surprises, and you get real pleasure from viewing photos of these works of art.

The most beautiful houses in the world – photos of these houses can be an idea to make your dream home come true.

You may want to build something similar after looking at the pictures of the most beautiful houses in the world.

And if large-scale buildings are not yet affordable for you, perhaps you will be inspired by photos of fabulous houses.

And you will implement one of the ideas on your site.

The first masterpiece of a beautiful house on Miami Beach

We start our tour with a magnificent Villa located in the town of Miami Beach, USA, Florida. Villa Valentina can be rented. Everyone can spend a romantic weekend in this heavenly place. A day’s stay at Villa Valentina will cost about 9thousand dollars, the price may be lower or higher depending on the season. The villa has 6 bedrooms with unique fabulous bathrooms. A villa surrounded by greenery with a snow-white interior, panoramic views of the azure sea and blue sky – isn’t this a piece of paradise?

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No less interesting project, created by the same company Guz Architects, is brought to life in Singapore. An interesting design solution is a green house with gardens on the roofs. Thanks to this, it seems that each floor of this villa is a separate beautiful house, located in the garden. A green roof and an unusual swimming pool are features of this beautiful home.

Photo of this beautiful house

Villa Jewel of Kahana is one of the most beautiful houses in the world:

Thanks to the architects of the ArriLeCron company, the most beautiful villa Jewel of Kahana, located on the ocean coast – Hawaiian Islands, appeared. The living room offers a magnificent view of the garden and the ocean. 7 luxurious bedrooms with bathrooms, more reminiscent of a mini spa. The photo of the interiors of the rooms is simply mesmerizing, it seems that nature penetrates into every corner of the house. Waterfall in the pool, billiards, sports bar, garage for 3 cars. What else do you need for a comfortable stay?

The fifth masterpiece among the most beautiful houses in the world:

Mexico Cabo is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is here that the Casa Finisterra villa is located. In its beauty, it is not inferior to the surrounding landscape, located on a steep ocean shore. This beautiful home was designed by Steven Harris Architects and decorated by Rees Roberts. The main design elements of the house are stone, glass, metal and concrete. The location of the house and the walls made of glass create the feeling of flying over the ocean. At the same time, rocks separate the house from other people’s views. Calm colors and minimalism in the interior all contribute to relaxation. And an interesting pool provokes morning swims. Perhaps this house can be called a dream home!

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the sixth masterpiece

Like a snow-white liner, Luxury Houses plows through the green expanses of the countryside. It stands out from the surrounding houses so much that it is impossible to pass by and not look at this magnificence of architectural thought. The interior of the rooms is fully consistent with the external architecture of the house. Snow-white smooth streamlined lines similar to mathematical figures reign everywhere.

Seventh most beautiful house in the world:

An unusual house consisting of glass rectangles is another creation of architects from Steven Harris Architects. Truly, the architects of this company know how to create masterpieces! In the state of New York, the town of Montauk, this beautiful house is located on the seashore. The house has 4 bedrooms and bathrooms, access to a private beach and a swimming pool. The glass walls of the house create the illusion of being in nature.

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In the US state of California, there is the largest number of beautiful houses in the world, their photos are striking in their magnificence:

Very beautiful houses in the world – the eighth masterpiece:

One of the most beautiful houses in the world is located on the Pacific coast. Through transparent panoramic windows, the residents of the mansion can enjoy beautiful views from almost any room in the mansion. The house has 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Elegant, modern interiors, an ocean view swimming pool, outdoor terraces are all the benefits of this beautiful home.

One of the most beautiful houses in the world:

the ninth masterpiece

Another creation by Steven Harris Architects. They created another masterpiece in 2012 received an award from the American Institute of Architecture. The house is located in the small town of Dana Point. The feature of this beautiful house is a whole series of reflective ponds with fountains and a gorgeous view of the ocean. The internal interior is sustained in direct correct forms. Stylish design emphasizes the dignity of this house.

The tenth masterpiece of the most beautiful houses in the world:

Architect Frank Gehry designed a very unusual and beautiful house. The appearance of the house resembles rather some fantastic buildings and figures. I would call this house – the house of an alien. The house gets even more futuristic look when illuminated in the evening. However, the house is very comfortable. The complex of buildings includes: office space, guest house, main house, gym and garage. The surrounding area includes an olive grove, a pond and a swimming pool.

The most beautiful houses in the world:

the twelfth masterpiece

Rounding out our list of the most beautiful houses in the world is a stylish mansion designed by architects La Kaza and Meridith Bear Home. House overlooking Los Angeles, beautiful in its minimalism. This stylish house has nothing superfluous and a lot of free space, and a gorgeous view of the city gives zest to this house. The view of Los Angeles in the light of evening illumination is especially beautiful.

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Which of these houses do you think is the most beautiful house in the world?

Architects have managed to surprise us, but sometimes nature amazes us by creating such unique and unique ones. But for some people with huge capital, sometimes multi-storey villas seem cramped and uncomfortable.

1. Antilla, Mumbai – the first private home worth over a billion dollars

CEO of petrochemical giant Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani is the fifth richest man in the world and India’s richest industrialist with a net worth of $43 billion. This moneybag did not stint on the construction of his “modest” cozy home and built a 27-story skyscraper right in the center of Mumbai!

The construction cost of the building was 2 billion dollars. The tycoon’s wife Nita Ambani, once visiting New York, was simply amazed by the beauty of the Asian-style interior at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and wanted to live in a similar place. Mukesh Ambani could not refuse his beloved wife and fulfilled her request.

The house has an entertainment center, a garden and greenhouse, a large garage for 168 cars and even a room with artificial snow. And all this economy is monitored by a working staff of 600 people.

2. Updown Court Estate – a private residence in England, worth over $150 million

Approximately 40 kilometers from London is the luxurious estate Updown Court, built in the 19th century. If you manage to get through the massive iron gates, you will see a huge palace of incredible beauty, but what surprises visitors the most is the cost of this fabulous house.

Those who want to buy property will have to be willing to part with a tidy sum of 85 million pounds sterling (approximately $150 million). The mansion has 103 rooms, five pools and a beautiful mosaic floor.
There are squash fields, a bowling alley, a tennis court. And if friends unexpectedly come to you in a crowd, you can all watch a movie together in a cinema for 50 spectators, enjoying collection wine from a large wine cellar.

The access road to the building is lined with marble and equipped with heating, and a helipad has been built for amateur pilots.
And finally, 8 large limousines can comfortably accommodate in the underground garage. By the way, the Queen of Great Britain and Sir Elton John will become the neighbors of the lucky person who bought this home.

Without a doubt, Updown Court is one of the most expensive houses in the world.

3. American “Versailles” in Florida – the largest private mansion ever built in the USA

The huge mansion, built on the model of the Palace of Versailles in France, is located about 30 kilometers from the city of Orlando. The estate was built by tycoon David Siegel at the request of his wife Jacqueline, a former beauty queen.

The mansion has 30 bedrooms, its own bowling alley and an Olympic-size swimming pool. More than $3 million worth of handcrafted windows offer stunning views of Lake Butler. There is a children’s theater and a huge banquet hall. The large garage can easily fit 20 cars.

Two tennis courts, three swimming pools and a baseball field have been built for outdoor enthusiasts. The estate has 23 bathrooms, 10 spacious kitchens and a two-story wine cellar. The cost of this very expensive home is $75 million, but real estate experts estimate that the future owner will still have to invest at least $25 million in repairs.

But this amazing house is worth it, isn’t it?

4. Fleur-de-Lys Mansion in Beverly Hills, Mariah Carey’s cozy nest

American singer Mariah Carey confirmed the truth that a beautiful woman should also have a beautiful house by buying an elite mansion Fleur-de-lis (lily flower) in Beverly Hills for 125 million dollars.

Texas billionaire David Saperstein built this house at the turn of the century.
On the territory of 5 acres, there is a real palace in the French style, with an area of ​​more than 3000 meters. Around the mansion are ornamental gardens and neatly trimmed lawns, next to it is not a small manager’s house and living quarters for working staff for 10 people.

The estate has a chic spa, a huge swimming pool, and the interior decoration of the house is made in French style and is not inferior to the interior of royal palaces in luxury. The house even has a small theater designed for 50 spectators. Mariah Carey is not only a great singer and a stunningly seductive woman, with this purchase she proved that she knows a lot about really luxurious things.

5. Hearst Mansion, Beverly Hills

The insanely luxurious and equally insanely expensive Hearst mansion was listed for sale at a fabulous price of $165 million, making it one of the most expensive homes on the planet in this ranking.

The estate was once owned by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, the prototype for the protagonist of Orson Welles’ classic Citizen Kane.

The house has 29 bedrooms, the estate has 3 swimming pools, a tennis court, a cinema and a night club. Mr. Hearst bought this mansion in 1947 for $120,000, and the real owner, who bought the building from Hearst in 1976, raised the price several dozen times.
By the way, you could see this house directed by Francis Coppola, in the scene where Italian gangsters throw the head of a severed horse into the bed for the intractable Hollywood director.

6. Acqua Liana Mansion in Florida – luxurious and expensive eco-style home

Renowned real estate designer Frank Mackini created this luxury eco-friendly mansion inspired by his travels to Fiji, Bali and Tahiti. This is a truly clean, ecological housing with a magnificent interior. The three-story building rises 23 meters above sea level and is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The house has 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 2 glass elevators and a spacious 10-meter kitchen.

Near this very expensive house, in an area the size of a baseball field, solar panels have been installed that power the mansion with electricity that would be enough to power two medium-sized houses.

The water system is built in such a way that it collects fresh water from streams and fills a medium-sized pool, the water is changed every 14 days, and the unique lighting system reduces energy consumption by 70% compared to conventional mansions of this class.
Without a doubt, in such a luxurious mansion, the main “big shots” of Green Peace would like to live.

7. Villa Leopold, France

The magnificent, luxurious and fantastically expensive Villa Leopold ($750 million) was built in the idyllic, Mediterranean town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, in southern France in 1902, for King Leopold II of Belgium. The estate is just huge, just imagine, 50 gardeners look after the luxurious garden full time!

Visitors can enjoy the fresh sea air while walking among 1,200 cypress, olive, lemon and orange trees.
According to rumors, in 2008, the owner of the estate Lilia Safra (wife of the late Lebanese-Syrian businessman Edmond Safra) decided to sell the estate. The buyer was to be our billionaire and oligarch Mikhail Prokhorov, who contributed 10% of the down payment of $75 million.

But after the global financial crisis hit the entire world economic system, Prokhorov decided not to buy the mansion. However, according to a court decision in Nice, the 10% contribution to the billionaire was not returned, since according to French law, buyers lose their deposits if they refuse to deal.

8. America’s Most Expensive Oceanfront Estate

Have you always dreamed of living on the ocean coast, but in your pocket money “chickens do not peck”? Then take a look at the estate of the American Ziff family, which they recently put up for sale. This wonderful home is located in a heavenly place, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, on the peninsula of the municipality of Manalapan, the famous Palm Beach district in Florida.

The architecture of this “beach house” triumphantly combines the elegance of the Old World and classicism, with modern conveniences of the 21st century. The mansion has 14 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, a garage for 18 cars, a giant master bedroom with a huge bathroom. Also in the house there are two elevators, a gym with a beauty salon, a pool with sharks, a casino and a bar.

There is a bowling alley, a tennis court and a go-kart race track nearby. Oh yes, I forgot to clarify. The cost of this most expensive home in America is “only” $ 200 million.

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Man has always strived for perfection and, as you know, there is no limit to him. Who would not want to plunge into luxury and wealth, especially if there is no constraint on funds? In addition, every person dreams of a place where you can completely dissolve in the environment without worrying about problems. How do rich people see the ideal vacation spot? We have compiled a list of the most expensive mansions in the world in 2022 and invite you to touch the aesthetic luxury and answer this question yourself.

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Antilia, Mumbai, India, owned by businessman Mukesh Ambani (37,000 sqm) — $2 billion

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Palais Bulles, Theoule-sur-Mel, France, owned by fashion designer Pierre Cardin (1.2 sqm) – $390 million businessman Rinat Akhmetov (2.6 thousand sq. m.) — $750 million

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The one, Los Angeles, USA, owner unknown (10,000 sqm) – $500 million

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Ellison Estate, Durham, England, owned by music producer Tim Blixeth (100,000 sqm) — $200 million

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Palazzo di Amore, Beverly Hills, USA, owned by businessman Jeff Green (53,000 sqm) – $195 million

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Brief ranking of the most expensive mansions in the world 2022

  • Antilia, Mumbai, India, owner – businessman Mukesh Ambani (37 thousand sq.m.) – $ 2 billion
  • Les Palais Bulles, Theoule-sur-Mel, France, owner – fashion designer Pierre Cardin (1.2 sq. m.) – $390 million
  • Villa Leopolda, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, owner – businessman Rinat Akhmetov (2.6 thousand sq. m.) – $750 million
  • The one, Los Angeles, USA, owner unknown (10,000 sq. m.) – $500 million
  • Four Fairfield Pond, Hampton, USA, owner – businessman Ira Rennert (64,000 sq. m.) – $248 million
  • Ellison Estate, Durham, England, owned by music producer Tim Blixeth (100,000 sqm) – $200 million
  • Palazzo di Amore, Beverly Hills, USA, owned by businessman Jeff Green (53,000 sqm) ) — $195 million
  • The Manor, Los Angeles, USA, owned by television producer Aaron Spelling (56,500 sqm) — $150 million
  • Updown Court, Windlesham, England, owner unknown (230,000 sq. m.) – $139 million
  • Xanadu 2.0, Medina, Washington, USA, owner – entrepreneur Bill Gates (66,000 sq. m.) – $127 million

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What is the most expensive mansion in the world? The answer to this question will surprise you! Today we are looking at mansions worth over $500 million. It is worth noting that none of these buildings has yet been completed or sold. But they all have their own owners who are willing to spend an astronomical amount on their construction.

Let’s start with the mansion, which is already fully built and ready for delivery. It is located in the American city of Richmond (Virginia) and is the most expensive home in the state. For this mansion, the owner laid out 250 million dollars or more than 15 million euros. The area of ​​the house is more than 3 thousand square meters.

In addition, some of these mansions are owned by famous people, so already high real estate prices will rise exponentially. Therefore, you should not even think that it will be impossible to buy such a mansion.

The Lilton Country Mansion – Los Angeles Total area: 2,000 sq. m Total price: $ 400 million Los Angeles is now hosting the exhibition “Pantamount Expo”, which presents the most expensive buildings in the world.

Mansion in Beverly Hills (California).
This mansion was built on a 1.2 hectare plot of land. Its owner is the famous American actor and producer Johnny Depp. The total area of ​​the mansion is 1590 square meters. This is the only mansion in Los Angeles, which is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. According to Depp, he loves to spend time here. The mansion has a huge swimming pool, spa, gym.

Mansion on the island of Santa Catarina.
In the first place – a mansion on the sea coast, which is located on the territory of one of the most popular resorts – on the island of Santa Cruz. This luxury mansion was built in 2009 by renowned architect Jose Antonio Marco. The total area of ​​the estate is almost 10 thousand square meters. It is made in a modern style and costs more than half a billion dollars. The interior of the mansion is made in the spirit of minimalism.

Seven Sisters Mansion (USA).
This two-story Art Nouveau building is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Construction was completed in 1990. Rumor has it that more than 30 tons of gold and precious stones were used for its construction. The total cost of the house is almost 500 million dollars! This building is considered the most expensive in the world. There is also a swimming pool, spa complex, cinema and bar. On the other side of the mansion is a huge terrace overlooking Lake Michigan.

Golden House in Florida (USA).
This mansion became one of the most expensive in the United States. Its cost is more than 500 million dollars. More than $300 million was invested in its construction. This building was the result of a joint project with the jewelry house Tiffany & Co. Not far from the mansion is a plot of land on which there is a swimming pool 55 meters long and 12,000 square meters. meters. There is also a tennis court, several football fields and a tennis center.

And if you also dream of such a house, this article is for you.
1. Michael Jackson Mansion (USA) At over $100 million this will be the largest residence ever built. The mansion has 3 floors, and its construction took about 500 million dollars. In addition, the owners plan to make sure that the house is completely safe.
2. Stone Flower Mansion (Kazakhstan) This building is considered one of the most beautiful in all of Eurasia.

Mandala Mandala in Thailand.
This mansion features a Lake Michigan-sized swimming pool, a huge garden, and yoga and meditation rooms. Overall, this is the best option for a large family in Bangkok. The mansion was built in 2009year for $320 million. 2. Los Angeles Cottage “Luxor House” This house has two living rooms, a gym, two pools and a wine cellar. It also has several bedrooms and two helipads.

And this is not just a whim, but a sign of the highest status and taste. In the richest of the richest houses in the world lives the richest man in Saudi Arabia. This home was built and furnished at a cost of two billion dollars in 2011 and is the property of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.

So let’s get started. House worth 500 million US dollars The most expensive mansion was built about 4 years ago for a millionaire from America, who is one of the richest people in the country. The mansion with an area of ​​24 thousand square meters is located on a territory of 4.5 hectares, next to the Hudson River. The owner spent more than $200 million to build this house for himself. The house is equipped with 3 helipads, a swimming pool, a cinema, a gym and much more.

London mansion valued at $380 million Famous British actor and producer Hugh Grant lives in this mansion. According to media reports, the house is the property of his friend, who initiated the construction of the mansion. However, the actor himself has already told the press that this living space cost him $380 million. 2. Mansion in Switzerland, which costs more than $400 million This mansion is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Let’s see what are the most expensive properties you can buy in our country. Russian House in London The most expensive mansion in London is the Russian House. It has been under construction for more than 10 years, but now it is under construction and is in the final stage of finishing. This mansion was built for Prince Vladimir Kirillovich Romanov. He is the head of the Russian Imperial House of Romanov.

$470 million mansion in Beverly Hills, California.
This luxurious three-bedroom mansion is located in the suburbs of Los Angeles. It can be called one of the main attractions of Hollywood. After all, Elizabeth Taylor lives there and plays her role in the movie “Charlie’s Angels”. The owner is Robert Massey, a billionaire and famous film producer. 2. Five-Bedroom House in Long Beach (California) This mansion has a total area of ​​​​about 1800 square meters. meters.

But for an ordinary buyer, this amount may seem huge. But this is not at all the case, because for the amount that they would spend on similar housing, you can build several skyscrapers. But if you really want to buy yourself a house, then you should pay attention to some of them! A mansion worth over $500 million! In fact, this house has already been sold, but its price is still amazing! After all, it only has one bathroom! And she’s on the roof.

1. $46 million mansion: house with garden and stables.
2. $31 million mansion-fortress: sea view.
3. $25 million mansion: Victorian garden.
4. 14.3 million mansion: playroom.
5. Mansion for 13.5 million: living room with balcony.
6. Mansion for 12.7 million: park and lake.
7. Mansion for 12 million: library.
8. Mansion for 11.5 million: a chapel.
9. 10 million mansion: swimming pool.
10. Mansion for 10.1 million: dining room.
11. 9.5 million mansion: guest bedroom.
12. Mansion for 9 million: kitchen.
13. Mansion for 8.6 million: hall.

Build your own mansion Dreams of owning a house arise in every person. For some it’s just a place where they can spend time with their family and friends, for others it’s a place to bring their design ideas to life. Do not forget about this when you are going to buy your own home. Many people, including quite wealthy ones, want to build a mansion for themselves. However, not everyone knows which one is better to choose.
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Antilia, Mumbai, India, owner – businessman Mukesh Ambani (37 thousand sq.m.) – $ 2 billion
It has everything you need for a rich life – swimming pools, helipads, private beach, shops, cinema , spa, gym. This luxurious house has a library with an area of ​​more than 1000 square meters. This community is located on the ocean near the beach.

This is a private island in the lake which is currently one of the most popular tourist attractions in Mumbai. According to the data, the property, which has a total area of ​​13,000 square meters, is located on the island. It includes eight bedrooms and six bathrooms in the house. Outdoor rooms are very popular for spending the day outdoors. In addition, there are two swimming pools and a spa. This luxury home is worth over $30 million.

Antilia is the largest private residence in Mumbai, India built in 2006 on 5 acres of land in the city center. The building is located on an area of ​​13 hectares and is surrounded by gardens with lakes, which overlook the city of Mumbai. Muthura Khana is the architect and sculptor of the residence. His work has been awarded. In 2011, a temple was built, which is named after Mukesh Ambani. Also in the residence there is a large open-air swimming pool, where people swim naked in summer.

It is located in one of the most prestigious areas of Mumbai. On the territory of the residence is the house of Mukesh Ambani, a swimming pool and a large parking lot for guests and staff. Currently, this complex has about 2000 objects. Rent for rent is between $100,000 and $300,000 per year. A local resident named Sanjeev Kumar said that the Ambani family is one of the richest families in the world, as they own shares in oil refineries that produce almost 75% of refined products for the US and other countries. Antilia was built in 2008 and it includes many attractions.

The name of the residence speaks for itself, it is like a treasure island where you can find treasures among wealth and luxury. Ambani bought the estate to house his family. But since he owns several of these houses, he decided to build a school for the children on the island. Antilia is located in Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra, close to the business district of Chaul. The mansion was built between 1996 and 2003, and cost the billionaire about $18 million.

Antilia which is one of the most striking and conspicuous residences in Mumbai. Its construction began at 1994 and lasted 18 years.
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Villa Leopolda, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, owner – businessman Rinat Akhmetov (2.6 thousand sq. m.) – $ 750 million. service and swimming pool. The hotel is on the first line from the sea. From here you have a view of the sea and Saint-Tropez. Nearby is the beach of Cap Ferrat. This hotel was designed by the famous Belgian Eric Guillem. Unusual materials were used in the construction, such as rare wood and marble floors brought from ancient caves in South Africa.

The building was built on the site of an old mill, the decoration of which was attended by Belgian artists. The villa was sold to the Castelbajac family in 1924.
It currently houses restaurants and hotel rooms. The hotel stands on a hillside, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, on the shore of a lake overlooking the Chateau Saint-Nicolas.

Now part of the palace complex “La chambre du roi Luigi”. Villa “Queen of the Congo” in Villefranche was built by the Belgian king Leopold II in 1902 year. After its sale in 1929, the villa was turned into a hotel. In the 1920s, the villa was transferred to the state as the residence of the French royal family. Currently, the villa belongs to the government of the country and is one of the main attractions of the Cote d’Azur.

The villa is located in a 2-hectare park with cypress, pine, palm and magnolia trees. There is a swimming pool, tennis court, diving pool, swan pond, restaurant and garden. The building consists of several floors with an attic and is decorated in Art Deco style. On the ground floor there is a living room with a fireplace and a dining room, a kitchen with a utility room, two bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as a veranda. The second floor contains a bedroom with a bathroom, an office and a guest bedroom.

She lived here from the moment of her marriage to the Belgian Prince Philippe d’Orléans (1857-1934) until the end of her days. At the end of the First World War, the villa was confiscated by the state and subsequently transferred to the use of the Belgian king Leopold III, who, after selling it at auction, became the largest landowner on the Côte d’Azur.

The villa has everything for a comfortable stay: a swimming pool with lighting and a children’s section, a garden with a playground, a large garage, a heated swimming pool and a sauna, a billiard room and a gym, a kitchen equipped with the latest technology. Architects – Adolphe and Louis Lelan. It was built by order of the king, but was used only occasionally as a residence. From 19From 29 to 1943, the villa was turned into a museum, and in 1960 it was purchased by the French actress Catherine Deneuve, who turned it into her home. Due to its location and proximity to the sea, the villa has been popular with many celebrities. In the 1970s and 80s, it was included in the list of the 15 most expensive private houses in the world.
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The one, Los Angeles, USA, owner unknown (10,000 sq. m.) – $500 million
It has the best materials, including stone and marble, and also has a swimming pool and a luxurious library. The house is located in a very beautiful place: it rises above Hollywood and offers a beautiful view of the city, Hollywood and the ocean. In addition, there is a golf club nearby for the owners of the house and their guests, and the mansion offers breathtaking views of San Martin Bay.

Three swimming pools, two tennis courts and a luxury spa with fitness room and solarium are located on a 30,000 square meter property. The house has three bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a spacious living room. The house territory is equipped according to the latest fashion trends. The interior of the house is decorated with crystal chandeliers, sculptures and paintings by famous artists.

Its façade, reminiscent of a Gothic cathedral, is emblazoned with the golden inscription “LIMITED EDITION”. The façade features a seventh-floor balcony that offers panoramic views of the Santa Monica Valley and Mountains. The penthouse has a heated swimming pool, jacuzzi and wine room. The house has seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The building is a two-storey building with two separate entrances, surrounded by a beautiful garden.

Outside there is a garden where peacocks and ducks roam freely. There is also a large home theater with a stage, a heated swimming pool, and the building has a gym, wine cellar and a large dining room for the whole family. On the second floor there is a babysitter’s room, a children’s playground and a guest bedroom. In the same house with an area of ​​9000 sq. m there is a cinema, which in total has a stage and a lounge. The cost of the house does not include the cost of the adjacent land.

The author of the interior is the world famous designer Jon Galliano. The mansion is located in a closed gated complex “El Campo de la Uceja” which is located on a hill that is almost halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Mansion “The One”. Mansion with six bedrooms has an area of ​​9,300 square meters. Its construction was completed in September 2017.

It has 12 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a huge swimming pool and a private bar. In addition, the mansion has a heliport and a tennis court. And he’s just wonderful! The house was designed by Japanese architect Keiko Watanabe. It was built in the late 1990s, and then the cost of construction was estimated at $8 million. To date, the building has cost $50 million. According to Forbes magazine, only one person in the world can buy a house with such a cost – George Clooney.

From above, you can enjoy stunning views of Los Angeles. According to realtors, the house will be opened in the near future. The home is located in the Santa Barbara area of ​​Los Angeles, on 13 acres. Located on a hill, surrounded by mountains and forest, it stands at a distance from other houses. Two covered railways and four elevators lead to the house, which take residents and guests to the upper floors.

Five en-suite bedrooms, home theater, library and wine cellar, spa, heated pool with ocean views, tennis court with grandstand, four garages and more. It is located between the park and the Mediterranean Sea. On the ground floor is a large five-bedroom apartment currently home to the family of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The complex also has a gym, cinema and other facilities, as well as a swimming pool. It has its own library, gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi, cinema, garage for 15 cars and a helicopter. The luxurious mansion consists of three levels, which are located one above the other.
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Les Palais Bulles, Theoule-sur-Mel, France, owner – fashion designer Pierre Cardin (1.2 sq. m.) – $ 390 million.
Palais Bubles occupies four floors. As conceived by the architects, this building was not supposed to be boring, so the architects and designers decided to create a “bubble” in this building – a patio located above the ground. It was built by architect Thomas Hitachi. This mansion was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest residential building in the form of a sphere, according to The Local. The building was designed for events, exhibitions and presentations, as well as for the accommodation of guests who needed to be accommodated with maximum comfort. It includes four bedrooms, two living rooms, three bathrooms, a library and a small pool.

The estate has two swimming pools, tennis court, golf course, two lakes, four terraces. The building was designed by renowned architect Jean Nouvel. It houses a theater that hosts concerts, exhibitions, fashion shows, and two restaurants.

When it was created, the architects sought to turn the villa, where rich businessmen and celebrities live, into a kind of ship with inflatable bubbles and create an atmosphere of serenity and peace around it. The villa is a combination of two buildings: the main “deck” and the adjoining two-story residential building. The building is based on a round shape, and the front part is made in the form of a bubble. Inside this bubble is a round pool, which is made of polyurethane.

The house is built of special materials that do not allow moisture to pass through. It was conceived by the architect Gerard Loeve as a kind of refuge from the world, where you can hide from any problems. It has a swimming pool, terrace and two rooftop terraces. The building was built “in the form of a giant teardrop”, as the architect wrote, in order to provide the maximum amount of natural light and air. But, although there is everything here to restore vitality, there are a number of things that need to be abandoned.

Palais Boulles covers an area three times larger than the famous Lassi Palace in Switzerland. Palais Boule consists of three floors, two underground levels and a covered gallery. The building was designed by architects Patrick Falcone and Jean-Louis Messer, commissioned by the Italian banker Giovanni Bernardoni. They wanted to create “a real palace where one could live or receive guests.”

This house was one of the largest built in the world. It belongs to the family of French President Nicolas Sarkozy. The house has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and as many as twenty-three garages. According to the architects who created the palace, the building was specially designed not only not to spoil the landscape, but even to complement it. It occupies a very small area compared to its neighbors, so nothing can interfere with the perception of the building. This is an ideal place for a family with children.

About 60 people took part in the construction. Palais Balles (Palace of Bubbles) is one of the first projects of the French architect and builder Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, the creator of the Art Nouveau style. Initially, the building was called Palissy (from the “Palais du Soleil” (Palace of the Sun), with which the architect wanted to associate it). He later changed the name to Palais de Bulle, in honor of the protagonist of Charles de Coster’s novel The Legend of Thiel Ulenspiegel.

The house has an infinity pool that looks like a big funnel. This is the only one of its kind in the world. Currently, Bubble Palais is owned by one person – French millionaire Jean-Marc Shaffer. He bought it in 2007 for 1 million euros. According to rumors, Schaffer paid only 15 percent of the real cost of construction. In addition, the businessman plans to invest another 100 million euros in the renovation of the mansion.

As conceived by the architect, the house consists of a large number of round rooms that can be opened to any of the cardinal directions. At the same time, about nine thousand square feet (2.5 thousand square meters) falls on the garden. The house is located on a plot of 30 thousand square feet (7.8 thousand square meters), and its cost is about 100 million euros.
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Four Fairfield Pond, Hampton, USA, owned by businessman Ira Rennert (64,000 sqm) — $248 million
It is this company that produces goods for the pool, and is also the manufacturer of the house itself. The cost of the house itself is 66 million dollars. On the territory of the villa there is a swimming pool, a gym, a jacuzzi, a tennis court, as well as a personal helicopter that the owner can use. In addition, the estate has its own spa. As for the plot itself, it covers an area of ​​14 hectares. It’s basically a whole city.

She specializes in real estate for wealthy people in New York. Rennert is also the founder and current president of the Ayra Rennert Foundation. Rennert owns two houses. The first one is located in Greenwich Village, where the owner’s apartment is located, and the second one is on Long Island. Rennert purchased both houses in less than half a year. At the same time, he spent less than ten million dollars on their purchase.

The company is engaged in the production and sale of coffee and drinks from Arabica beans from South America. In addition, Ira is the author of several books on the coffee business. He is also a passionate lover of water sports and fishing. … In addition to the house itself, there are several villas and several swimming pools on the territory of the complex. Due to this, the owner can enjoy peace and quiet. But at the same time, everything you need for life is in the hotel, which is located on the territory.

It specializes in the production of food products and is one of the largest companies in the world that supplies food to restaurants and hotels. In 2007, the villa was sold for $13 million. Now it is on sale for 15 million.

The company is engaged in the design, design, construction and maintenance of swimming pools. Ira owns two lake houses in Florida. Both houses cost $33 million each, which means Villa Pond is considered the most expensive villa in the world. The company is engaged in the extraction of oil, gas and other minerals. In 2011, Ira’s firm earned nearly $4 billion. Apparently, now Rennert decided to buy property for himself, and not for business purposes.

He currently owns a huge amount of real estate on all continents. He also runs a running and triathlon apparel company. His company is developing technologies that allow you to use the most comfortable conditions in sports. Ira has been living in this house since 2017. The house has a huge swimming pool, several bedrooms, a wine cellar, a billiard room and many other facilities.

7 most expensive states in the US

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As most of us already know, the same salary can be more in one place than in another. If you earn at least $75,000 a year, you get a comfortable salary. It is said that at this income level, you have reached the point where you really no longer need money to prosper. However, in each state, that $75,000 needs to be adjusted for differences in the cost of living.

However, some states, such as Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Nevada, Florida, and Wisconsin, are right at the benchmark. That is, even after adjusting for the cost of living, these states will receive a sum of money relatively similar to the nationwide benchmark.

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Earlier, we talked about the states with the lowest cost of living in the US. Now let’s look at the most expensive states. Do you live in an expensive state? How much does it cost to live, eat and walk around the city in these expensive places? We’re also going to go even further and answer the question: how much annual salary do you need in each of these states to live comfortably at this $75,000 level?

* These states are sorted in order of their total cost of living. All cost of living index data comes from the Missouri Center for Economic Research and Information (MERIC) first quarter report, and price data comes from Zillow, Numbeo.com, and other resources. Zillow reported median.

In Hartford, utilities for a small apartment average about $210, and to eat dinner (at a mid-range restaurant) and go to the movies with a friend, you’ll probably pay about $75.

Assuming an ideal income of $75,000, you would need to earn about $94,000 to achieve the same standard of living that $75,000 would be offered in a state close to the benchmark, like Florida.

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6. California

  • Cost of Living Index: 127.1
  • Grocery Index: 113.6
  • Housing Index: 176.7
  • Transportation Index: 904 1006 111.1
  • Health Index: 109.7
  • Miscellaneous: 106.2

The median price for a home in the Sunshine State is $429,000, and homes typically list for an average price of $425,000 ($256 per square foot). As a tenant, you see an average rent of almost 1900 dollars, and housing and rental prices in some California cities, such as San Francisco, are among the highest in the country.

Dinner and a movie for you and a guest could well cost $100. Basic food items such as milk, bread and eggs will also cost you a lot of money. In San Francisco, you can pay about 4 bucks for a regular loaf of bread.

Utilities, however, are not as high as in some other expensive states. In San Francisco, you can simply turn on the lights and water in a small apartment for less than $100 a month. In general, life in California will cost you dearly. If you want to reach a standard of living of 75 thousand dollars, lately you will need a salary of 95 thousand dollars in California.

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5. New Jersey

  • Life cost index: 127.6
  • Product index: 108.2
  • Housing index: 167.7
  • Housing and communal services: 117.3
  • Index index. transport: 112.4
  • Health index: 104.3
  • Miscellaneous: 116.1

In general, the cost of living in New Jersey is comparable to California. You will need the same $95k salary to be completely comfortable. Home prices in Jersey are lower than those in California, with the median home value in Jersey being $278,600. If you’re looking to buy a home in the Northern State, the average list price is just under $300,000, or $174 per square foot.

Rent is exceptionally high, with an average monthly rent of $1,800. If you’re renting in an area like Princeton, you may have to pay about $275 for utilities in a tiny apartment. If you go out for dinner and a movie, expect to pay between $80 and $85 in Princeton.

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4. Alaska

  • Cost of living index: 131.8
  • Food index: 128.4
  • Housing index: 147
  • Utilities index: 161. 7
  • Transport index: 115
  • Miscellaneous Health index: 144.8 9017 9017 9017 ,8

When we think of expensive states, New York and California come to mind first. We often forget about the high cost of living in Alaska. In Anchorage, you will pay around $70 (or more) for internet (6Mbps, unlimited data, cable/ADSL), which is significantly higher compared to many other places.

The median list price of homes in a large state is $252,000. Houses are much more expensive in Juneau (where the median is about $315,000) than in Kenai (where the median is about $200,000). Food is also expensive, and if you go out to dinner and go to the movies with a friend, you’re looking at a bill of $85 or so.

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3. New York

  • Cost of Living Index: 132.2
  • Grocery Index: 110.6
  • Housing index: 193.3
  • Housing index: 106.8
  • Transportation index: 112.9
  • Health index: 103. 0
  • Miscellaneous: 112.1

the median home price is about $525,000 ($507 per square foot). The real estate market in the Big Apple is hot, according to Zillow, as home prices across the state have risen 8.5% over the past year. As a renter, you can easily pay upwards of $4,000 for a small NYC apartment, and utilities in that apartment will set you back about $175 per month.

You can shell out more than $400 if you and a guest decide to go out to dinner or to the theater one night. If you want to go to a downtown club and have a drink, you can pay $13 for a cocktail. But if you’re more into the neighborhood pub, the beer should cost around $7. In general, to be able to live comfortably at $75,000, you would need about $100,000 a year.

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2. DC

  • Cost of living index: 139,6
  • Product index: 111.7
  • Housing index: 249.4
  • Utilities index: 97
  • Transport index: 103.7
  • Health index: 95. 9
  • Miscellaneous:
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  • Although some costs, such as healthcare and utilities, are below the benchmark, housing prices in the District of Columbia are incredibly high. According to Zillow, “The median price of homes currently listed in Washington DC is $449,000 and the median price of homes sold is $527,150.” The housing market in the nation’s capital is heating up as house prices have risen 10.4 percent over the past year.

    If you’re planning on renting, the average rent will be just under $2,000, more than double the median in some other states like Wisconsin. Utilities in a small apartment should cost around $160 a month, which is pretty reasonable. However, dinner and a movie for you and a guest can be more expensive – about 100 bucks. To succeed in DC at $75,000, you would need an annual salary of approximately $105,000.

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    1. Hawaii

    • Life cost index: 162.