Unless
you are Larry Page or Sergey Brin, chances are you can stop
reading right now. These are the 10 most expensive homes currently
for sale in America. At prices from $52M and going up to over
$100M, these residences are beyond extraordinary in every sense.
View the original listings for more pictures– hell, they are
so big you can clearly view them from the Google Maps satellite.
For your convenience, I have calculated your
monthly mortgage payment (30yrs at 6%). Without further adieu:
The 10 Most Expensive Homes…
10) $52,000,000 in Pasadena , CA
Listing says: This exquisite estate is situated
on a nearly 5 acres of magnificent grounds.The breathtaking
European-style gardens feature an expansive lawn,topiary sculptures,stained
glass domed pavillions,romantic resting areas,secluded pond
w/bridge&a serene waterfall,enchanting walkways through bamboo&covered
arbors,koi pond,meditation point,fountains,statuaries,water
gardens,practice court& an elaborate Grecian-style pool w/cascading
spa.
Quick stats: Location: 1288
South Oakland Ave Bedrooms: 15 Baths: 19 Size: 31,415
sqft Monthly Payment: $280,600
More information at Coldwell
Banker (MLS)
9) $57,000,000 in Newport Coast , CA
Listing
says: The main house encompasses more than 22,000
square feet with approximately 17,000 square feet of interior
living space featuring 2 wings:a family wing with outdoor
kitchen areas, an office/game wing, each with views of the
beautiful lake, garden, ocean, canyon and city lights.
Quick stats Location: 1
N Pelican Hill Rd Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 9 Size: 17,000 sqft
Monthly Payment: $307,600
More
information at Coldwell Banker (MLS)
8)
$59,000,000 in New York, NY
Listing
says: This handsome forty-eight foot wide mansion
was built in 1920 by Jeremiah Milbank in order to create the
20,000sq ft necessary to accommodate a grand ballroom, indoor
swimming pool, gymnasium and terraced gardens. This six story
mansion still contains those original features as well the
original Carrara marble staircase. There is a Georgian Library
of knotty pine paneling circa 1770 which was imported from
England. On the third floor is a 4000 sqft Master Suite which
has a fireplace, private garden reminiscent of an Italian
Piazza, ladies dressing area and bathroom with gold mosaic
bathing tub, a gentlemen’s dressing area on the opposite
side of the room, sitting room, and separate studio overlooking
the garden. There are seven additional bedrooms and staff
quarters in this magnificent twenty-six room home
Quick
stats Location: 16 East 67th Street
Bedrooms: 7 Size: 20,000 sqft Monthly Payment: $318,400
More
information at Corcoran
7)
$60,000,000 in Lloyd Neck, NY
Listing
says: Waterfront compound includes: 47.2 acres, 22,000
square foot main house, six bedroom, six bath guest house,
11 bedroom, seven bath staff house, pool/cabanas, three greenhouses,
eight-car garages, protected cove with dock, two helipads,
tennis, extensive gardens. Quick commute to New York City.
Quick
stats Location: Not exactly sure
Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 8 full / 4 half Size: 22,000 sqft Monthly
Payment: $323,800
More
information at Sotheby’s
6)
$62,500,000 in Southampton, Hamptons, NY
Listing
says: Sprawling oceanfront estate boasting 8.9 acres
and 450-ft. of beachfront. The master suite consists of bedroom
with fireplace, sitting room with fireplace, and marble bath.
Also includes music room with fireplace, detached office with
fireplace and marble bath, staff apartment with kitchen, and
security room. Har-Tru tennis court, 20′ x 50′
heated gunite pool, professional putting green, barbecue area
and world class rose garden complete this very special offering.
Quick
stats Location: See map Bedrooms:
8 Baths: 12 Size: 8500 sqft Monthly Payment: $337,200
More
information at Douglas Elliman
5)
$65,000,000 in San Francisco, CA

Listing
says: Clad in French limestone, an exquisite Neoclassical
style villa with stunning Golden Gate and Bay views, garden
and a guest house with 19th Century Italian tile roof comprise
this unique compound spanning two lots from Broadway to Pacific
Quick
stats Location: 2845 Broadway
Size: 20,608 sqft Monthly Payment: $350,700
More
information at Pac Union
4)
$70,000,000 in New York, NY
Listing
says: The penthouse located at The Pierre Hotel encompasses
the top three floors. Spectacular 360-degree views of Manhattan
are found in this incomparable property. This French château
is located within one of the world’s greatest five star
hotels. The Pierre Hotel offers every conceivable service
twenty-four hours a day. It encompasses 16 grand rooms - including
five master bedrooms, 7 full baths and three half-baths, five
working fireplaces, oak flooring with mahogany borders throughout,
separate guest suites plus staff accommodations. The living
room is considered the most magnificent privately owned room
in the world. This incredible space was the original ballroom
at The Pierre Hotel, with 23 foot high curved ceiling and
20 foot French doors overlooking the park and the city. Four
adjoining terraces add to its phenomenal dimensions. This
is without question the most important and spectacular penthouse
in the world. Maintenance/CC: $38,720 a month
Quick
stats Location: 2 East 61st Street
Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 7 Monthly Payment: $377,700 (+
$38,720 in maintenance)
More
information at Brown
Harris Stevens
tie
for 2nd) $75,000,000 in Bridgehampton, NY
Listing
says: Situated on over 60 acres of rolling farmland,
this remarkable waterfront compound has been designed and
built with a commitment to excellence. A magnificent collaboration
between three brilliant architects, each a master of his field.
The architect of record, Allan Greenberg, L.L.D., is regarded
as one of the prime interpreters of classicism who has worked
on The White House, Princeton University, and Rockefeller
Center. The Golf Course (U.S.G.A. rated 18 hole) was designed
by renowned golf-course architect Rees Jones, designer of
many of the highly-rated courses including Atlantic Golf Club
and The Bridge. Landscape architect Edmund D. Hollander, P.C.,
is among the foremost designers in his field.
Quick
stats Location: See map Bedrooms:
8 Baths: 12 Size: sqft Monthly Payment: $404,700
More
information at Corcoran
tie
for 2nd) $75,000,000 in Corona Del Mar, CA
Listing
says: Gracing three oceanfront lots in Cameo Shores,
this soft contemporary masterwork is both defined by its stunning
seaside site—and redefines the luxury lifestyle ideal.
Most every room provides a breathtaking panorama of the majestic
Pacific Ocean, serene beach coves and the spectacular coastline
from Dana Point to Palos Verdes.
Quick
stats Location: 4627 Brighton
Rd Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 10 full / 5 half Size: sqft Monthly
Payment: $404,700
More
information at Coldwell Banker (MLS)
And
the most expensive home for sale in America: #1– $125,000,000
in Palm Beach, FL
Listing
says: Donald Trump’s ultra exclusive 6.5 acre
palatial oceanfront residence featuring approx. 574′
of direct ocean frontage.
Quick
stats Location: 515 N. County
Road Bedrooms: 17 Baths: 15 full / 8 half Size: 67000
sqft Monthly Payment: $674,500
More
information at Sotheby’s
(These
listings have been collected these listings from various MLS’s
and brokerages accross the country and exclude raw land and
multi-untis.) |