Billionaire Buys Most Expensive Home Ever Sold in Florida

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• $78.5 Million | 149 E. Inlet Dr, Palm Beach
• How Much Does the Average Florida Home Cost?
• 1000 S Ocean Blvd, Manalapan – $106 Million
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• ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ sells longtime mansion, moves to Florida

The vast Italian Renaissance-style estate covers 8.5 acres, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Among its bevy of insanely lavish features are 3 pools, a private spa, gym, 2 deep-water multiple-vessel docks and several guest lodgings. Dubbed La Capanna, this 18,172-square-foot beachfront property is one of Naples‘ premier estates. Inside the richly detailed traditional mansion, you’ll find a massive chef’s kitchen, wine room, and home theater. Around the beautifully landscaped exterior, the property features a tennis court, guest suite, swimming pool, and private beach stretching over 520 feet. This gated estate off Thomasville Road was last sold in 1999 for $250,000.

With terraced white roofs inspired by Bermuda’s signature architecture, this newly built estate sits at a whopping 18,000 square feet and boasts 175 feet of prime beachfront on the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to seven bedrooms, the lavish dwelling is equipped with two kitchens, expansive loggias, a 4,000-bottle wine cellar, cinema, state-of-the-art fitness center, and—of course—a pool. Rounding out the manicured one-acre parcel is a two-bedroom guest house. This property has a unique position at the point where the Ortega River feeds into the St. Johns River. This provides a wide panoramic view of both rivers and of the downtown Jacksonville skyline.

$78.5 Million | 149 E. Inlet Dr, Palm Beach

On a 3.15 acre lot with mature trees, this waterfront home was built in 2004. It includes 4 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and approximately 7,629 square feet of floor space. The home’s owner, William H. Morris, is the CEO and president of Hickory Foods, Inc. It includes 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and 11,657 square feet of living space. It boasts 227 feet of waterfront along the St. Johns River and panoramic views.

A dock and direct access onto the St. Johns River are among the highlights of this 6 bedroom, 10.5 bathroom home. It has a total of 12,000 square feet of living space across three stories. Constructed in 2008, this home was built to withstand Florida’s weather with concrete walls, specially engineered windows, and a state-of-the-art roof. The interior includes travertine and hardwood floors plus plenty of windows offering views of the St. Johns River. Over 100 feet of beach frontage is only one outstanding feature of this circa 1908 home.

How Much Does the Average Florida Home Cost?

The 8 Star Island Drive mansion sits on two acres on Miami Beach’s Star Island. The 9-bedroom house offers a generous 14,000 square feet of livable space. Ken Griffin, the CEO of hedge fund Citadel, paid a whopping $75 million for the home in December 2021.

Owning a private jet is a surefire sign of wealth and success, as these personal aircraft are exceptionally expensive. But for this steep price, you’ll get almost three acres of private Miami paradise. Still, priced at $150 million, these 2.28 acres aren’t the most affordable. But considering how exclusive and desirable this property is, you might want to take out a mortgage to make it yours. Located at 1980 S Ocean Blvd in Palm Beach, this lot is sandwiched between the calm intercoastal waters and the foamy, azure blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It’s partially hidden from public view by a miniature forest of oak and palm trees, and these also act as an on-site nature reserve for homeowners.

1000 S Ocean Blvd, Manalapan – $106 Million

Paul Arpin, of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Broad Avenue office, worked with the owner in 2014 to find the property and build the home, and has now represented the buyer and seller. The estate, built in 1926, was once home to Ivana Trump, who bought it in 1994 for a meager $4.4 million. Its most recent resident, fashion designer Tomas Maier, sold it for nearly $70 million more in May 2022. The $111 million Florida estate is also among the most expensive real-estate transactions in the country. In fact, it ranked No. 8 on Business Insider's list of the most expensive homes sold in the US over the past decade.

Thenewly constructed, 21,000 square feet “spec” house sits on one of the lots and was designed by architect William M. Boyle of Boyle Architecture and features a pool and guesthouse. It went under contract less than 24 hours after the mystery buyer toured the home, a source tells us. The property boasts over 70,000 square feet of living space,350 feet of beachfront, and 233 feeton the Intracoastal Waterway. According to a report by CNBC, it's the most expensive home ever sold in the state. Crafted by Miami-based architect Ramon Pacheco in 2018, this eight-bedroom abode anchors a one-acre oceanfront parcel in ritzy Coral Gables, a few miles south of Miami.

This 12-bedroom home is within eyeliner of the towering Miami downtown area, but it’s far enough removed to remain fairly quiet and peaceful. This mansion-sized home is located in one of the most affluent areas of Miami, Miami Beach. This part of town is home to several celebrity homes, so anyone currently living at 8 Star Island Drive likely has world-famous actors and musicians as their neighbors. Hawaii and California are well-known for having some of the most expensive residential properties. But these sunny destinations aren’t the only states with high-priced homes!

The home was built in 1999 and it contains 16,009 square feet of living space, including 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The owner, Alan J. Green, is president of Infinity Development, Inc. On the market for the first time in 30 years, this historic property was built by Miami Beach pioneer Carl Fisher. Sitting on the tip of the prestigious Star Island, the estate revels in 255-degree panoramic waterfront views. The 10-bedroom, 40-room property was fully renovated in 2016, and features a 3,000-bottle wine cellar, 3 offices, a ballroom-sized living room and 61,000 square feet of land.

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Pete has been working in the trades since high school, where he first developed a passion for woodworking. Over the years, he has developed a keen interest in a wide variety of DIY projects around the home. Fascinated by all sort of tools, Pete loves reading and writing about all the latest gadgets and accessories that hit the market. As the founder of House Grail, Pete's primary goal is to help consumers make educated decisions about DIY projects at home, in the garage, and in the garden. The home still sports its traditional Mediterranean stylings despite sweeping renovations in 2017. The upgrades allowed businessman Robb E. Turner, who initially paid $27 million for the home, to increase the selling price three years later to nearly $72 million.

A $111 million estate with a bowling alley just broke Florida's real-estate record. Here are the 16 most expensive homes sold in the US over the past decade. Other homes on the list include the Chartwell Estate in Los Angeles, California, which sold for a jaw-dropping $150 million in 2019, and the Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills, which sold for $100 million in 2016. "The activity is tremendous," said Jay Phillip Parker, chief executive of Douglas Elliman's Florida brokerage business. "Our sales galleries are full, our agents are being pulled in multiple directions, and we're seeing a lot of real closings." The property at 1930 River Road is one of three adjacent riverfront parcels owned by Michael J. Ward, Chairman and CEO of CSX.

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Dr. Eric W. Nottmeier, M.D., is a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. This riverfront home was last sold as a vacant lot, one of the last two lots available in the historic Avondale/Riverside district. It offers incredible views of the St. Johns River and across the river to downtown Jacksonville’s skyline. The lot, itself, is over 1 acre and it is graced with mature live oaks and palm trees.

But while the average piece of fruit at your local grocery store might only cost a few bucks, some fruits cost... Even though this is an empty lot, it’s expensive because of its location and potential. After all, 1980 S Ocean Blvd is firmly situated in Billionaire’s Row, the most affluent and influential part of Palm Beach. But the true glory of this home becomes evident as soon as you step inside.