A seaside compound in Big Sur, CA, known as the Heart of Rancho Rico has just hit the market for an eye-watering $100 million, making it the week’s most expensive home on Realtor.com®.
The staggering 150-acre complex includes three modernized homes, fruit orchards, and unsurpassed views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Lucia Mountains.
Built in 1956, the ginormous estate is owned by the family of late Lockheed co-founder Cyril Chappellet, according to the Wall Street Journal. The listing marks the first time the legacy property has become available in nearly 60 years.
Other pricey properties this week include a Manhattan penthouse with Central Park views, a Sea Island, GA, architectural marvel, and an opulent Palm Beach, FL, estate located just 3 miles south of President-elect Donald Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago Club.
Scroll on to explore this week’s 10 most expensive homes.
10. 28926 Cliffside Dr, Malibu, CA
Price: $37,500,000
Dume Cover location: This cliffside mansion originally hit the market in April with a list price of $44.75 million.
Located on 1 acre overlooking Dume Cove, the four-bedroom compound boasts a modernized single-story primary residence, a two-story guesthouse, and “exotic patios.”
Highlights include distressed oak floors, retractable glass walls that open to a covered ocean-facing patio, and a primary suite with access to the pool.
It is also available for lease for $75,000 per month.
9. 520 Park Avenue Ave Ph 58, Manhattan, NY
Price: $37,950,000
Billionaires Row tower: This ultraexclusive, full-floor penthouse on the Upper East Side boasts Central Park and city skyline views.
The three-bedroom residence is located in the 35-unit Robert A.M. Stern–designed building, which features a private elevator, concierge service, salon, fitness center, swimming pool, screening room, and lounge.
Offering 4,322 square feet of lavish living space atop the 58th floor, the open floor plan boasts a windowed kitchen with access to a 279-square-foot balcony. The primary suite comes with dual closets and Empire State Building views.
8. 113 E Twenty Sixth St, Sea Island, GA
Price: $40,000,000
Entelechy II: This eye-popping estate was custom-built by architect John Portman as his summer compound.
The contemporary seven-bedroom residence is “an architectural masterpiece” that boasts 12,586 square feet of innovative living space. The dramatic interiors include a grand entry, columns, glass walls, a circular dining room, and a courtyard with a reflecting pool.
Nestled on an exclusive barrier island, the 2.32-acre property also has a suspended bridge, an enormous patio overlooking the in-ground pool, and a four-bedroom guesthouse.
7. 1001 Linda Flora Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Price: $45,000,000
Brand-new construction: This eight-bedroom estate boasts views from Century City and Santa Monica to the mountains and Pacific Ocean.
The unique 15,023-square-foot triangular layout boasts three wings centered around a courtyard. An open floor plan features retractable glass walls, which open to a covered heated lounge overlooking the triangular-shaped infinity pool with a “swimmer’s lane” and hot tub.
The 3,400-square-foot primary suite has a fireplace, dual bathrooms and closets, and a private deck and balcony.
There is also a second-floor deck for entertaining, three laundry rooms, two elevators, and a four-car garage with a security house.
6. 1309 S Flagler Dr Unit Penthouse, West Palm Beach, FL
Price: $47,500,000
Forte on Flagler penthouse: This seaside triplex will offer 9,040 square feet of living space overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway when it is completed in 2025.
Spanning the top three floors of the 41-unit luxury building, the sprawling space will feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls to soak in views from West Palm Beach to Palm Beach. The designer space “primed for interior customization” features a spiral floating staircase, a private elevator, and a built-in bar.
The top floor offers a rooftop pool, a wraparound balcony, an outdoor kitchen, and a cabana bath with a dressing room and sauna.
5. 8565 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL
Price: $49,750,000
Gables Estates community: This 4.61-acre property once served as the University of Miami’s presidential mansion. It last changed hands two years ago for $38 million.
The six-bedroom residence built in 1964 presents an opportunity to renovate it into “your dream home,” the listing notes. The property offers the second-largest parcel in Gables Estates.
The waterfront compound also includes a one-bedroom guesthouse along with 300 feet of bay access and a deep-water dock designed for a yacht.
4. 9111 Collins Unit N Ave Ph 6, Surfside, FL
Price: $55,000,000
Four Seasons penthouse: This four-bedroom seaside residence is said to be owned by Fort Lauderdale-based Stockbridge Holdings, managed by Josh N. Bennett. The entity purchased it in 2018 for $18 million.
The 5,535-square-foot unit designed as a “house in the sky” features a central courtyard, a minimalist kitchen, a glass-enclosed corner primary suite with access to the covered terraces, and staff quarters.
There is also a 4,100-square-foot rooftop with a summer kitchen, dining area, and private pool.
3. 2920 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA
Price: $75,000,000
Ocean House Del Mar: This recently completed megamansion is the coastal community’s most expensive listing.
The seven-bedroom beach retreat “designed like a superyacht” boasts “marine-grade” materials and a seawall constructed in 2021 to protect the 75 feet of Pacific Ocean frontage.
The 6,003-square-foot interior designed by the Studio William Hefner firm features wood ceilings with exposed beams, a floating staircase, and a primary suite with a fireplace and private terrace.
There is also an oversized beachfront deck and an in-ground pool with a spa.
2. 2315 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL
Price: $83,500,000
Oceanfront opulence: Located 3 miles south of President-elect Donald Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago Club, this seven-bedroom seaside retreat last changed hands in 2022 for $44.88 million.
Built in 2010, the 14,321-square-foot, British Colonial-style mansion known as Seascape boasts a chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, an enormous dining room designed for grand-scale entertaining, and a sun-filled atrium. A curved staircase leads to an oversized primary suite with a sitting room, boutique-style closet, and ocean-facing terrace.
The property also comes with a fitness center, wine room, billiard room, and home theater.
1. 47320 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Price: $100,000,000
Heart of Rancho Rico: This legacy compound with three homes sits on a jaw-dropping 150 acres surrounded by spectacular Pacific Ocean views.
The property boasts fruit orchards, exclusive access to a private beach, and vistas that reach the Santa Lucia Mountains. The “crown jewel” of Monterey County is said to have been owned for six decades by Lockheed co-founder Cyril Chappellet.