Concentrated in Florida and California, the year's biggest residential sales featured high-profile buyers eager to secure investments with ample square footage, pedigree and prime locations
Properties on this year's list reaffirm that ultra-luxury buyers have little concern over owning homes in areas prone to natural disasters since they have the means to rebuild, if necessary
The estate sits alone on its own 2.3-acre, man-made island and went into contract on Monday. The negotiated price, and the buyer's identity are still unknown
New York City and Palm Beach, Florida, shouldered the greatest number of high-end luxury transactions in 2023. Marred by its loathed new mansion tax, Los Angeles failed to make the cut
Luxury buyers have been hot on Palm Beach, with 7 of the year's top 20 deals coming out of the luxe South Florida market. Overall, this year's list shows buyers' thirst for trophy properties
The transaction was conducted by a luxury car dealer and the founder of Green Mountain Coffee. It marks a new record for the luxury enclave, and is one of the priciest deals of 2023 so far
The $155M deal marks a new record price for the market of Palm Beach where the priciest deal previously went to hedge funder Ken Griffin's purchase of 4 parcels for $129.6M in 2013