Saunas, pickleball courts, and private golf courses: See inside 5 of the most expensive homes sold this year
The most expensive home sales this year are mainly located in California and Florida.
BI spotlighted five homes with luxury amenities like grotto-style pools and private golf courses.
Affluent homebuyers are increasingly seeking homes with amenities that promote health and well-being, like pickleball courts, spa-like bathrooms, and resort-style pools. They're also drawn to turnkey homes where minimal renovations are needed — and they're prepared to pay top dollar to get exactly what they want.
In July, Redfin released a list of the 10 most expensive homes sold in the US between January and July 2025. According to the company, this year's priciest home sales were split primarily between California and Florida, with two additional sales in New York and Hawaii.
Here are five homes featured on Redfin's list, ranging from a Spanish villa in Los Angeles to an luxury condo in New York.
Business Insider has also included the median home sale price for each city as of June, sourced from Redfin.
1140 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, FL 33462
Sold for: $55.5 million in May
Median sale price Manalapan ZIP code 33462: $408,000
This newly built home is among the most expensive properties ever sold in Manalapan. Margit Brandt of Premier Estate Properties brokered the deal.
With its sleek, modern exterior, the waterfront estate resembles a contemporary art museum more than a traditional residence.
The property, which sits on 1.6 acres, offers 150 feet of waterfront access. It includes a 19,000-square-foot main house with nine bedrooms and a 4,000-square-foot guest house with four additional bedrooms.
Amenities include a private dock, two pools with spas, a pickleball court, and an 8-car garage.
9391 N. Carolwood Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90077
Sold for: $57.3 million in May
Median sale price in Los Angeles: $1,125,000
Originally built in the 1920s and expanded over time, this Spanish villa has been carefully preserved to maintain its original design.
It spans 15,305 square feet, has 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, and sits on a 3.84 acre lot.
The property is surrounded by lush greenery, with vines along the exterior walls, while the grounds are lush with bushes, shrubs, and trees, resembling a botanical garden.
150 Charles St., Unit 9A, New York, NY 10014
Sold for: $60 million in March
Median sale price in New York City: $880,000
This luxury condo is located in a favorite building for celebrities, one that stars like Bon Jovi and Ben Stiller have called home.
Financier Harsh Padia and his wife, interior designer Purvi Padia, paid $29.1 million for the condo in 2016. The Wall Street Journal reported that they sold it in March through an off-market deal.
The 5,840-square-foot unit sold for $60 million, making it the most expensive condo ever sold in downtown Manhattan.
It has five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, and several outdoor terraces. Residents also enjoy access to the building's fitness center, yoga studio, and sauna.
66 La Gorce Cir., Miami Beach, FL 33141
Median sale price in Miami Beach: $570,000
This waterfront mansion is located on the exclusive, guard-gated La Gorce Island, where celebrities like Cher and Dwayne Wade have owned homes.
The home's $6,224 price per square foot set a record high for single-family homes in Miami Beach, according to South Florida real estate website Profile Miami.
Spanning 9,640 square feet, it has a dramatic 24-foot foyer and a private elevator. Inside, you'll find six bedroom suites, two additional staff bedrooms, and 10 bathrooms. The home also includes a dedicated office and a spacious family lounge.
A standout amenity is the private fitness studio, complete with its own terrace, steam room, infrared sauna, and a Salvatore stone bath.
71 Beverly Park, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Median sale price in Beverly Hills: $2,950,000
Located in North Beverly Park in Beverly Hills, the home at 71 Beverly is as luxurious as it is grand.
The 30,500-square-foot mansion sits on a 6.2 acre lot and has 12 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, and a guest house.
Homeowners won't have to go far for entertainment.
Along with a state-of-the-art home theater, the property has a wine and cigar cellar, a dedicated tasting and smoking lounge, a tennis court, a five-hole private golf course complete with its own driving range, and a resort-style grotto pool.
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