Nine-Figure Home Sales Are Becoming More Common in the U.S. 🏘️

What we’re showing

The 10 most expensive U.S. home sales in recent years, based on research from The Wall Street Journal.

Key takeaway

Numerous celebrities and business magnates have purchased homes for over $100 million in the past few years, highlighting the immense wealth these individuals have accumulated.

For context, as of Nov. 2023, the average house price in the U.S. was $387,600.

Ken Griffin's $240M penthouse

Billionaire hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin holds the record of the most expensive home ever bought in the U.S.

The penthouse measures 23,000 square feet and spans several floors of 220 Central Park South, a tower located in Manhattan's "Billionaires' Row".

As of Feb 2024, Ken Griffin has a net worth of approximately $36B.