America is the land of opportunity – and, as such, boasts some of the planet’s most lush and opulent properties. And, a select few are absolutely jaw-dropping. Let’s have a look at the most expensive homes for sale in the USA right now in some of the country’s most exclusive areas.
1. Most Expensive Home For Sale In The USA: Los Angeles, CA
Fleur de Lys Mansion. Listed at $125 million, this 35,000 square foot mansion seems to have been lifted directly out of suburban Paris. With 12 bedrooms, 15 baths and a ballroom that accommodates up to 200 – if the walls of this French chateaux styled home could talk, they’d have plenty of stories to tell about Hollywood’s elite. (Note: if you’re not in the market to buy, this mega-mansion is currently listed for rent at $400,000.)
2. Most Expensive Home For Sale In The USA: Greenwich, CT
Copper Beech Farm. $190 million could purchase you the most expensive house in America. Located in tawny Greenwich on 50 acres of waterfront property, this 15,000 square foot Victorian style mansion was built in 1898 and features a private apple orchard, heated pool an 1800 foot driveway for ultimate privacy, an a hot tub overlooking the Long Island Sound. Still, the home will need some upgrades – as the home doesn’t have central air conditioning…so, be sure to pad that $190 million with a few extra.
3. Most Expensive Home For Sale In The USA: Denver, CO
Serenity Ridge. Situated on 70 sprawling acres along the front range of the Rockies in the Denver suburb Parker, CO this estate spans more than 50,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space. With conference rooms, two adjoining apartment suites, and even a game room with two-lane bowling alley, corporate executives and A-listers would find this an absolute haven for work and for play. Another distinction of this Colorado Mansion is how it’s being sold – it is the largest private estate to be sold at a no-reserve absolute auction. To learn more about the luxury real estate auction of Serenity Ridge on September 27th, 2014, contact Supreme Auctions at 866-929-2243 or email directly for auction details.
4. Most Expensive Home For Sale In The USA: New York City, NY
CitySpire Penthouse. No elite real estate list would be complete without a look at an exclusive Manhattan address. CitySpire’s penthouse is an astonishing – by NYC’s standards – 8,000 square feet and is currently listed at a cool $100 million. Octagonal in shape, the penthouse actually encompasses the top three floors of its building in midtown, and features an interior elevator, the highest terraces in the city, a formal art gallery, 20 person dining room and 1,000 bottle wine storage.
5. Most Expensive Home For Sale In The USA: Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Big Homer’s Pond. While it’s not the most opulent of the list, this $118 million four bed, six bath, 5600 square foot estate is one of the most exclusive spots in one of the country’s most exclusive areas. Boasting 314 of oceanfront property and more than 1,200 feet of private beach, this property also has a large freshwater pond and shares its border with a wildlife refuge. Like we said – exclusive!
