Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg new $242 million (US$170m) megamansion on Miami's infamous Indian Creek Island - which is located just a few doors down from fellow tech tycoon Jeff Bezos - falls somewhat short when it comes to the most expensive residences ever sold in the US.

According to property records, Zuckerberg's new abode is only the seventh priciest private dwelling to change hands in recent history, and only the second most expensive home to have been purchased in Florida.

In fact, the tech mogul's opulent waterfront mansion was more than $100 million cheaper than America's most expensive home: a staggering penthouse inside the famed New York City skyscraper at 220 Central Park South, which was purchased by Citadel billionaire Ken Griffin for just a hair under $341 million (US$240m) in January 2019.

Here are the 5 most expensive homes to sell in the US.

1. $341 million New York penthouse

Billionaire Citadel founder Griffin is known for being one of America's most prolific property investors, having built up a staggering portfolio of dwellings across the country, from California to Florida.

However, no residential property purchase has yet managed to rival the extraordinary $341 million (US$239.96m) the hedge fund manager splashed out on an enormous penthouse inside one of New York City's priciest high-rises.

Ken Griffin bought a penthouse inside New York City's storied 220 Central Park South in 2019. Picture: Getty Images

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Griffin closed on the purchase of the unit in January 2019, buying the palatial property in an off-market deal, according to records.

2. Waterfront Naples mansion: $320 million

An extravagant waterfront property in Naples, Florida became the state's most expensive home ever sold, after it was snapped up for an eye-watering $320 million (US$225m) in April 2025 - despite being located in an area that is deemed at "extreme" risk of flooding.

The one-of-a-kind property is actually made up of three different dwellings, all of which are understood to have been purchased by the same buyer, whose identity has not been made public.

This home in Naples sold in 2025. Picture: Google Maps

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Described in its listing as a "stunning beachfront opportunity," the three-home property spans more than 15 acres, making it "one of the largest beachfront legacy properties" in the US.

However, the listing made no mention of the environmental risks that accompany the jaw-dropping property—which bears an "extreme" 9 out of 10 risk of flooding, according to the Realtor.com climate risk rating.

3. Malibu mansion: $298 million

It's rare that musicians Beyoncé and Jay-Z find themselves outdone, yet that is exactly what happened in June 2024, when their record-breaking Malibu home was dethroned as the most expensive home sold in the tony coastal community—by Oakley founder James Jannard's own waterfront estate.

Almost one year to the day after Beyoncé and Jay-Z broke a local record with their purchase of a $270 million (US$190m) clifftop mansion, Jannard topped that sum by $28 million, offloading his enormous Mediterranean-style estate on Pacific Coast Highway for $298 million (US$210m).

Oakley founder James Jannard sold his oceanfront Malibu spread in 2024. Picture: Google Maps

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The cliffside spread includes a mansion with eight bedrooms, 13 baths, a gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, a den and library, an elevator, and a screening room.

4. Beyonce and Jay-Z's Malibu mansion: $270 million

For 13 short months, the most expensive home ever sold in Malibu was a Tadao Ando-designed concrete megamansion that was purchased by Beyoncé and Jay-Z for $270 million ($190m) in May 2023.

At the time, the 5.9-acre property right off Pacific Coast Highway set a record for the most expensive home sale in California history.

Musicians Beyoncé and Jay-Z briefly held the record for Malibu's most expensive home after purchasing a Tadao Ando-designed mansion. Picture: Google Maps

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The concrete structure, which overlooks Malibu's iconic Paradise Cove, boasts floor-to-ceiling walls of glass that maximize the incredible views of the water, while trees that surround the dwelling help to ensure total privacy from prying eyes - which was no doubt a top priority for the A-list couple.

5. Brooklyn Nets owner's New York penthouse: $267 million

Three years after Griffin closed on his record-breaking unit at 220 Central Park South, Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai followed in his footsteps with his own headline-grabbing property acquisition inside the same New York City high-rise.

Though not quite as pricey as the unit purchased by the Citadel founder, Tsai's $267 million (US$188m) penthouse, which he purchased from fellow billionaire Dan Ochs, still raised more than a few eyebrows—particularly as the deal came just one year after he was revealed to have bought two other units in the same building for the combined price of $224 million (US$157.5m), according to CNBC.

Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai owns the second-priciest penthouse inside 220 Central Park South. Picture: Amir Hamja/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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The pricier of his purchases inside the sky-high tower is located on the 73rd floor of the building—however the deal also included a maid's room on a lower level.

By Charlie Lankston

This article was originally published on realtor.com