Here’s a summary of the 10 most expensive homes sold in 2023:
Paradise Cove, Malibu – $190 million
Sold to Jay-Z and Beyoncé, this blufftop complex is the highest-ever home sale in California, featuring extensive modern art displays.
North County Road, Palm Beach – $170 million
Car dealership mogul Michael Cantanucci purchased this 25,000-square-foot estate, setting a Palm Beach record.
North Ocean Boulevard, Palm Beach – $155 million
The estate of the late Rush Limbaugh sold to cosmetics heir William Lauder, featuring extensive beachfront.
Copper Beech Farm, Greenwich – $138.8 million
Billionaire Ray Dalio sold this historic estate with significant land and waterfront, breaking Connecticut records.
Meadow Lane, Southampton – $112.5 million
This expansive estate on Billionaires’ Row sold at a discount to an unidentified buyer.
Windmill Lane, East Hampton – $91.5 million
Real estate investor Peter Fine flipped this property for a significant profit, rumored for land redevelopment.
Great Island, Darien, Connecticut – $85 million
This 63-acre island, once offered at $175 million, was acquired by the town of Darien, featuring historic structures.
220 Central Park South, NYC – $80 million
A duplex penthouse sale at a high-profile skyscraper, previously bought for $66 million.
Indian Creek Island, Miami – $79 million
Jeff Bezos purchased a mansion next to another property he acquired, likely planning a custom compound.
Ute Avenue, Aspen – $76 million
A unique transaction where the buyer exchanged a smaller home along with cash for this ski-in, ski-out property.
This year highlighted the dominance of waterfront properties, despite a general decline in luxury real estate activity.
