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Top 10 Luxury Home Sales in the U.S. for 2024 That Shattered Records
The U.S. luxury real estate market soared in 2024, with the top 10 home sales collectively valued at a jaw-dropping $1.2 billion. Over half of these exclusive transactions exceeded the $100 million mark, with California and Florida dominating the list—no surprise given their concentration of multimillion-dollar homes and oceanfront estates.
From tech moguls to celebrities and investors, 2024’s biggest buyers made bold moves. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos added another Indian Creek Island property to his portfolio. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi flipped their Carpinteria estate for a significant profit. Meanwhile, Steve Wynn entered Aspen’s record books with a historic chalet purchase.
Here’s a look at the 10 most expensive home sales of 2024:
10. Indian Creek Island, Florida – $87 Million
Jeff Bezos acquired a 10,000-square-foot mansion on the exclusive “billionaire bunker,” complete with a pool, putting green, and bayfront dock.
9. Bel Air, California – $92.8 Million
Honey co-founder George Ruan sold his renovated 20,000-square-foot estate, initially listed at $150 million, at a reduced—but still massive—price.
8. Paradise Cove, Malibu – $94 Million
Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Steve Jobs, expanded her real estate holdings with a beachfront property next to her existing Malibu estates.
7. Carpinteria, California – $96 Million
Ellen and Portia flipped their Santa Barbara County compound, setting a local record and earning a $26 million profit.
6. Aspen, Colorado – $108 Million
Steve Wynn snapped up a 21,000-square-foot Red Mountain residence from billionaire Thomas Peterffy, marking Colorado’s largest-ever residential sale.
5. Central Park Tower, NYC – $115 Million
A 12,560-square-foot duplex with two terraces set the highest price for a New York condo since 2022.
4. Aman Hotel Penthouse, NYC – $135 Million
This five-story residence with dual pools and private elevator set a new luxury benchmark in Manhattan real estate.
3. Casa Amado, Palm Beach – $148 Million
Daren Metropoulos paid all cash for this historic Mediterranean Revival estate with ocean views and 225 feet of waterfront.
2. Tarpon Island, Palm Beach – $152 Million
Florida’s only private island changed hands in a landmark off-market deal, setting a lakefront sales record.
1. Malibu, California – $210 Million
Oakley founder James Jannard’s clifftop estate broke state records, surpassing the $200M purchase by Jay-Z and Beyoncé the year prior.
These iconic homes reflect not only architectural brilliance and scenic luxury but also the unwavering demand for high-end properties among the ultra-wealthy.
