Billionaire Jeff Bezos has purchased a massive waterfront estate in Indian Creek Village, a man-made barrier community located just outside of Miami. The Amazon founder paid $79 million for the seven-bedroom mansion, according to the Multiple Listing Service.
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The newly acquired property is not the first in Indian Creek for Bezos. Earlier this year, the famous billionaire purchased the estate next door for $68 million, allowing for a combined 4.6 acres of continuous waterfront land.
Property Details
Completed in 2000, the bayside home at 12 Indian Creek Island Road sits on the western end of Indian Creek with views of Biscayne Bay and the Indian Creek Country Club golf course. The elegant, European-style mansion offers grand living spaces with high ceilings, marble floors and lavish finishes and fixtures, making for a traditionally opulent palace in one of the most exclusive communities in the country. Highlights include a wine cellar, hosting salon and fireplace room, as well as a movie theater, heated swimming pool and cabana house.
Biscayne Bay runs the length of Miami-Dade County | Shutterstock
Key Stats
- 19,000 square feet of livable interior space
- 200 feet of water frontage
- 7 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms
- 1.8-acre lot
- 6 car garage
The Big Number: 147 Million
The combined purchase price of Bezos’ newly acquired Indian Creek properties. He purchased 11 Indian Creek Island Road back in June of this year. The 3-bedroom home spans nearly 9,300 square feet and sits on a 2.8-acre waterfront lot.
Bezos’ Net Worth
At $155 billion, Jeff Bezos’ net worth makes him the third-richest person in the world, according to the Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List. The American business magnate is no stranger to expensive homes having grown an impressive real estate portfolio since founding the e-commerce giant, Amazon. Owning residential properties all over the country, including New York, Washington D.C. and Maui, Bezos made headlines in 2020 for his purchase of a $165 million Beverly Hills estate. With this year’s latest home acquisitions, Bezos’ total real estate portfolio is quickly encroaching on $1 billion.
Indian Creek Village. Florida. USA
About The Area
Known as ‘Billionaire’ Bunker,’ Indian Creek is considered one of the most expensive and exclusive neighborhoods in the United States. Residents include Tom Brady, Carl Ichan and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Located just outside of Miami, the small island community is well-guarded with advanced security, ensuring total privacy. Less than fifty homes are on the 300-acre man-made island.
