Check Out These 8 Most Insane Real Estate Transactions Made By Celebs
Celebrities are known to have lavish and luxury-filled lifestyles given the amass of wealth through the years. Whether it’s working tirelessly with hectic schedules or filming multiple movies and promotions simultaneously, celebs work hard and get very well compensated for it. Through their earning, the majority of them usually invest in real estate. And 2023 was the year for any realtor dealing with closing for a celeb home! Primarily because some pretty big numbers were crunched from some of the biggest names in Hollywood! Take a look at the 8 most expensive real estate transactions from some of the greatest celebs in the entertainment industry in 2023 as per The Architectural Digest :
1. Brad Pitt’s Craftsman-Style Home
Brad Pitt might have a penchant for rustic homes, but that doesn’t mean he won’t add a modern twist to it. The actor’s stunning mansion in Los Angeles was first listed to have been sold for about $40 Million but as per Mansion Global was later sold for about $33 Million. A great price for such a beautiful home! It boasts 7 flawless bedrooms with premium furniture and fixtures. Moreover, it also consists of two swimming pools, a tennis court, and a gorgeous serene garden with nature as far as the eye can behold! A grand deal indeed!
2. Rick Ross’ Exclusive Mansion
Rick Ross’ Star Island home in Miami is in one of the poshest localities in the area! This exclusive property wasn’t easy to come by and originally belonged to rapper Meek Miller . Ross bought the home for a mere price of $4.2 Million around April. However, as per TMZ, a contract revealed the original price for the place: $37 Million! A whopping price to pay for the locality and the abode. Although the home may look humble, it’s beyond awe-inspiring! From modern and chic interiors to artwork, a marvelous bathroom, and a cerulean blue swimming pool, this home lacks nothing and is worth every penny spent.
3. Tommy Hilfiger’s Mediterranean-Style Home
Tommy Hilfiger is not just a name, but a brand of excellence personified! The man himself has become a savant in the realm of fashion with his designs still dominating in the aforementioned field. He seems to have also conquered the world of real estate after this pricy purchase. As per sources , the designer recently sold his divine mansion worth a staggering price of $41 Million in Palm Beach, Florida. This rustic abode may have a rather archaic approach to structure but, make no mistake as all 7000 square feet of it is laced with luxury. From the bedrooms to the patios and the vibrant green garden, it’s a masterpiece by itself.
4. Tom Ford’s Historic Home
Filmmaker and fashion mogul Tom Ford has continued to steal the hearts of enthusiastic shoppers in the aforementioned industry. Like Hilfiger, Ford too has paved the way for fresh new designs and endeavors to break through. However, his taste for real estate is no different from that of fashion! The filmmaker decided to purchase a phenomenal home in the East Hamptons that came with a price tag of nothing less than $52 Million! This ethos of excellence can be considered a relic in bloom. It’s best known as ‘Lasta’ and boasts 10 lovely bedrooms. The property is situated on 7 acres of land and previously belonged to designer Reed Krakoff.
5. Mark Wahlberg’s French-Style Home
When he’s not out there entertaining his audience with hilarious and emotional performances, Mark Wahlberg is apparently out there buying some pretty impressive real estate! This purchase remains a noteworthy gold star in his real estate portfolio. This French-style chateau is simply beyond breathtaking by design. From the dextrous exteriors to the panache-fueled interiors, the architecture here speaks volumes of complexity. The 6.2-acre Beverly Hills home was initially purchased with a price of $87 Million back in 2022 as per Mansion Global . However, it later sold for a slashed price of $55 Million! A crazy deal worth every penny spent over 30,500 square feet. The home has about 12 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms each with state-of-the-art interiors and fixtures respectively. It also boasts five golf courses, an outdoor sports court, and a skate park. Additionally, there’s also an elusive swimming pool fit for Olympic standards.
6. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Georgian Mansion
Team Bennifer [a popular ship name for Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck has been thriving in this luxury home since they got hitched last year. After a two-year-long house hunt, they were able to find a place their hearts called home. The couple scouted high and low before zeroing in on this Georgian-style Colossal abode worth a whopping $61 Million. Given their lifestyles as actors, both of them required a home that boasted grand amenities such as a top-notch gym, a sports arena, swimming pools, and many more! Additionally, to facilitate Affleck’s affinity for cars, there’s also a 12-car garage in the vicinity.
7. Jeff Bezos’ Island Home
The Amazon founder is known to be one of the richest men in the world with a current net worth of $175.7 Billion as per Forbes ! Naturally, he’s got some pretty impressive real estate investments that scream luxury and decadence. One particular home of his includes his nearly $80 Million home which is located in an exquisite Indian Creek on a secluded island. Famously known as the “Billionaire Bunker”, it lacks literally nothing! From panoramic views, awe-inspiring amenities within such as a state-of-the-art infinity swimming pool, theatre, wine cellar, library filled with the greatest pieces of literature, and more! It spans over 19,000 square feet and is also surrounded by a golf course.
8. Jay Z and Beyonce’s $200 Million Home
We’ve saved the best and most expensive real estate purchase in the history of California for last! It’s none other than Beyonce and her husband Jay Z’s Malibu Mansion [Of the Gods] worth a whopping price of $200 MIllion! You didn’t read that wrong, as per TMZ the home was designed by famous architect Tadao Ando and is a solid concrete structure. This masterpiece has been crafted with every inch of it defying the bounds of luxury, giving it new meaning and depth through interior design and its furnishings within. The home has the whole shebang from Swimming Pools, amphi theaters, multiple sports courts, and a gorgeous balcony overlooking an ocean. A highlight apart from the home itself is the fact that it’s on a privately owned beach!