Who made the most extravagant real estate purchase this year? Celebrities and business moguls bought and sold multi-million dollar properties in California, Miami, and beyond. Here are the top 10 priciest celebrity real estate transactions of 2024.
1. $37 Million Miami Gem
In June, Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, and her husband, retired NBA player David Lee, sold their luxurious penthouse on Miami’s Fisher Island for $37 million. Perched atop the Palazzo Del Sol, the 7,000-square-foot residence features an Art Deco-inspired chef’s kitchen, custom marble media walls, 5,000 square feet of outdoor space, and a rooftop swimming pool.
2. $42 Million Brentwood Compound
In May, Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar became neighbors with Gwyneth Paltrow when he purchased a modern farmhouse estate in Brentwood for $42 million. According to Mansion Global, Lamar acquired two adjacent parcels from Viet Dinh, including a 16,200-square-foot main house and a smaller 3,400-square-foot guest house. The properties are connected via the backyard.
3. $54.45 Million Dubai Penthouse
Soccer sensation Neymar splurged $54.45 million on a penthouse in Dubai’s Bugatti Residences this November, just after acquiring a $26 million Miami property. The Dubai penthouse, slated for completion in 2027, will include a private car elevator, a personal pool, and breathtaking city views.
4. $70 Million Pacific Heights Mansion
Laurene Powell Jobs, philanthropist and widow of Steve Jobs, broke a San Francisco record by spending $70 million on a historic 1916 Pacific Heights mansion in July. This 17,300-square-foot property sits next to fellow tech billionaire Larry Ellison. Details remain scarce since the deal was off-market, but the property’s prestige makes it a standout acquisition.
5. $72.3 Million Waterfront Estate
Power couple Victoria and David Beckham expanded their Miami portfolio by purchasing a $72.3 million waterfront estate this fall. The 14,270-square-foot home boasts nine bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, a movie theater, a gym, a rooftop deck, and an infinity pool overlooking Biscayne Bay.
6. $90 Million Miami Mansion
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos added to his collection on Miami’s Indian Creek Island, also known as “Billionaire Bunker,” with a $90 million purchase this spring. The 1.8-acre parcel includes a six-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion spanning 12,000 square feet. This purchase adds to his previous acquisitions on the island.
7. $90 million St. Tropez Retreat
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin acquired a $90 million estate in St. Tropez in June. Known as Domaine De La Capilla, the two-acre property features at least four buildings and a lavish swimming pool. Previously owned by photographer Gunter Sachs, the estate has historical ties to actress Brigitte Bardot.
8. $94 Million Malibu Ocean Oasis
Powell Jobs makes the list twice this year. In June, she purchased a $94 million Malibu beach house, adding to her growing compound and Paradise Cove. Over the past decade, she has spent $172 million acquiring neighboring properties in this exclusive enclave.
9. $96 Million Coastal Luxury
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi sold two Carpinteria parcels to mining magnate Robert Friedland for $96 million. The 10-acre property includes an 8,000-square-foot Tuscan-style mansion, private beach access, a guest house, and a cabana. This sale set a new record for Santa Barbara’s priciest real estate deal.
10. $104 Million UK Mansion
Fashion icon Tom Ford tops the list with his $104 million purchase of a London mansion. The deal was finalized in an off-market deal this summer. This property set the UK’s 2024 record for the most expensive. The estate is located near Hyde Park and the River Thames in Chelsea.
From penthouses with car elevators to historic mansions, these jaw-dropping transactions showcase the extravagant lifestyles of celebrities and billionaires. The variety of these deals highlights the ever-expanding horizons of luxury real estate.
Which deal surprised you the most?
