An oceanfront Colonial estate in Palm Beach, FL, that is owned by retired Goldman Sachs partner and racehorse breeder C. Steven Duncker and his wife, Melinda, has galloped to first place on the week’s most expensive homes list.
The Dunckers purchased the North End property for $6.225 million in 2011 and proceeded to demolish the existing home to make way for a staggering 8,259-square-foot megamansion, which was completed in 2014.
Located on a prime 0.82-acre plot of waterfront land, the dwelling comes complete with 120 feet of private beach access, while also providing an array of lavish amenities that allow residents to relish in Palm Beach luxury without ever leaving their home.
“Refined finishes” include herringbone-designed hardwood floors, marble details, coffered ceilings, and custom millwork. A sun-soaked living room with fireplace has three sets of French doors that open up to panoramic ocean views.
Other lavish amenities include a game room, fitness center, home theater, primary suite with dual baths, an oceanfront loggia, outdoor kitchen, a resort-inspired pool, and four-car garage.
More jaw-dropping estates to make this week’s most expensive list include a Utah compound inspired by “The Lord of the Rings,” Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios‘ Malibu mansion, and 541-acre Texas ranch offered for the first time.
10. 1083 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL
Price: $42,000,000
Sea to lake: This eight-bedroom compound is owned by Deborah Tarrant, wife of the late Richard Tarrant, former Vermont U.S. Senate candidate and founder of Marathon Health, who died over the summer.
Custom built in 2007, the sprawling estate spans 2.25 acres from the Atlantic Ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway. A primary Bermuda-inspired mansion boasts a clubroom, fitness center, a wood-clad library, a lavish primary suite with oceanfront terrace, a four-car garage, in-ground pool, putting green, and boat dock. Herringbone floors, coffered ceilings, built-ins, an elevator, and numerous fireplaces can also be found throughout the 11,096-square-foot interior.
A private guesthouse offers spectacular views of the Intracoastal.
Jonathan Postma of Coldwell Banker Realty is the listing agent.
9. 5618 E South Fork Rd, Provo, UT
Price: $43,000,000
Hobbit home: This unique, six-bedroom compound with round doors and windows designed by Michael Upwall was inspired by the fantasy trilogy “The Lord of the Rings.”
Located in the South Fork of Provo Canyon, the 29.56-acre property last appeared on the market in February 2018 for just $14.9 million.
A 23,000-square-foot main residence boasts over-the-top amenities, including indoor basketball and racquetball courts, a 50+-foot climbing wall, golf simulator, screening room, game lounge, built-in bar, bunk room, and sauna. A 6,200-square-foot guesthouse overlooks a private pond.
The property also has an outdoor pool, hot tub, waterfalls, streams, and trails.
Kerry Oman of Summit Sotheby’s International Realty-Draper is the listing agent.
8. 137 Murray Ln, Southampton, NY
Price: $44,500,000
Oceanfront Hamptons: This eight-bedroom mansion boasts 4 acres of privacy that include 335 feet of direct Atlantic Ocean frontage along with views of neighboring Wickapogue Pond.
The gated 9,569-square-foot estate is owned by Michael Karsch, founder of Karsch Capital Management and chairman of Juice Press, who bought the property for $32,750,000 in April 2007.
Highlights found inside the modernized residence include a private wing with media room, a wet bar, fitness center, and multiple living areas designed for entertaining.
Numerous terraces overlooking the ocean and pond also have views of the heated in-ground pool, outdoor kitchen, covered dining terrace, sports court, and private boardwalk leading to the beach.
Terry Cohen of COMPASS is the listing agent.
7. 16 Fifth Ave Ph 2, New York, NY
Price: $45,000,000
Duplex penthouse: This brand-new 6,823-square-foot unit nestled in an 18-story limestone building designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and developed by Madison Realty Capital boasts four exposures with terraces offering panoramic views of the New York skyline, downtown Manhattan, and Washington Square Park.
Inside, the five-bedroom residence has a private elevator, herringbone patterned wide-plank white oak floors, a windowed Christopher Peacock-designed chef’s kitchen, a guest suite, home office, and a primary wing with three dressing rooms, two bathrooms, and a balcony overlooking Fifth Avenue.
A $13,721 monthly association fee provides access to a “full suite of amenities,” including a 24-hour concierge, lounge, catering kitchen, dining room, bar, and fitness center.
Dana Power of Corcoran Chelsea/Flatiron is the listing agent.
6. Bellevue, WA
Price: $48,800,000
Meydenbauer Bay: This European-inspired mansion boasts 268 feet of water frontage, direct access to Lake Washington, and views of Seattle and the Olympic Mountains.
Built in 2006, the four-bedroom estate features a grand two-story entry, a wood-clad dining room designed for grand-scale entertaining, and a gourmet kitchen with coffered ceilings and waterfront views. Also found throughout the home are a secondary kitchen, elevator, skylights, vaulted ceilings, a wine cellar, and four fireplaces.
The 2.6-acre lot also has an in-ground pool overlooking the lake, a five-car garage, and boat dock.
Haleh Clapp of COMPASS is the listing agent.
5. 625 San Marco Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Price: $49,995,000
Brand-new “point lot”: This three-story estate being offered fully furnished boasts a 10,160-square-foot open floor plan on Las Olas Isles.
Ornate details found throughout the six-bedroom mansion include custom oak millwork, Italian porcelain, retractable glass walls, and stone floors. Lavish amenities include a commercial-grade elevator, smart home integration, a floating staircase, roof deck, and water-facing pool.
Offering 277 feet of frontage along New River, the waterfront mansion also has a 70-foot lap pool, hot tub, and dock designed to accommodate a “mega yacht.”
Tim Elmes of COMPASS is the listing agent.
4. 28026 Sea Dr, Malibu, CA
Price: $59,999,950
Paradise Cove: Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios is once again trying to sell his spectacular Malibu mansion—again at a reduced price.
Originally hitting the market at $75 million in April 2023, the four-bedroom compound was reduced to $67.5 million the following year and has just returned with another price chop.
Built in 1982, the 3,795-square-foot estate with 90 feet of beach frontage boasts a primary residence with dual primary suites, a great room with gas fireplace opening up to a seaside terrace, and a gourmet kitchen with skylights, oversized island and prep sink. There is also a home theater, a “hidden” bunk room, and numerous sun decks for lounging.
A beachfront guesthouse has a patio designed for entertaining and a roof deck custom made for soaking in the breathtaking views.
Carl Gambino of COMPASS is the listing agent.
3. Old Ferry Rd, Spicewood, TX
Price: $60,000,000
Lakefront ranch: On the market for the first time, this 541.28-acre property is also being offered along with “an adjacent family tract” (if also purchased, the property would total 777 acres).
Boasting more than 1 mile of frontage along Lake Travis, the “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity is located where the Pedernales River meets the lake. The untouched land features wildflower meadows, dramatic ridgelines, and “40-mile panoramic views in every direction.”
While the listing does not say if the property with “landscape meant for horses” is buildable, it does say it offers “just pure opportunity.”
Cord Shiflet of MORELAND PROPERTIES is the listing agent.
2. 9126 Cordell Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Price: $85,000,000
Brand-new build: This “architectural masterpiece” designed by Paul McClean is owned by British music producer Alex Da Kid.
A five-story primary mansion boasts 23,894 square feet of eye-popping amenities that include a primary suite with two-person infinity pool, a 40-seat home theater, a two-lane bowling alley, glass-walled nightclub, half basketball court, and “Pleasure Suite” designed by adult entertainment store the Pleasure Chest of West Hollywood. There is also a subterranean auto gallery with glass car elevator, a wellness floor with massage room, sauna, and plunge pools, and a rooftop terrace with movie screen.
The property also has a five-bedroom guesthouse and eight pools, including a wraparound interior pool and an 80-foot outdoor pool.
Aaron Kirman of Christie’s AKG is the listing agent.
1. 102 Reef Rd, Palm Beach, FL
Price: $89,000,000
Oceanfront North End location: This six-bedroom Colonial-style estate sits on nearly 1 acre of privacy with 120 feet of frontage overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Found throughout the 8,259-square-foot interior are an ocean-facing living room with marble fireplace, a seaside library with coffered ceilings, a formal dining room with wet bar, and a marble kitchen with breakfast nook. An opulent primary suite has vaulted ceilings, dual bathrooms, and a private balcony to soak in the waterfront views.
The property also has a beachfront cabana, a resort-inspired pool, an oceanfront loggia, and a four-car garage.
Christian Angle of Christian Angle Real Estate is the listing agent.
