Billionaire Homes: Zuckerberg’s New Miami Mansion and the Island Elite

Meta CEO’s latest real‑estate move lands him in a private enclave near Miami, where property values soar and privacy is paramount.

The Island

• Location: Indian Creek Island, off Miami’s coast
• Community Size: 41 lots, ~84 residents
• Exclusivity: Homes start at ~$60 M; some reach $200 M
• Land Value: Even empty plots fetch >$100 M

New Property

• Position: Western side, the larger lots (~80,000 sq ft vs 50,000 sq ft east)
• View: Prime Biscayne Bay vistas and sunset views
• Comparable Owners: Jeff Bezos holds two lots on this side, purchased since 2023

Island Governance

• Municipality: Functions like a small city
• Security: Private police patrol by air, water, and land; single gated bridge for access
• Amenities: 18‑hole golf course, exclusive country club (initiation fee $500 k)

Purchase Status

• Approval: Pending final confirmation; listed under a land trust
• Neighbors: Irma Braman reports Zuckerberg plans to move in by April
• Company Response: Meta has yet to comment

Broader Context

• Tax Climate: California proposes a 5 % “billionaires tax” for those over $1 B
• California Ties: Zuckerberg invested $50 M in a Sacramento downtown project; still considers California his base
• Other Billionaires: Larry Page, Tom Brady also own homes on the island

Zuckerberg’s Portfolio

• Kauai: 2,300‑acre ranch
• Lake Tahoe: Mountain compound
• Palo Alto: Multiple homes in Crescent Park

These assets illustrate a growing strategy of blending luxury living with strategic investment across the U.S.