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Mark Zuckerberg made his most-expensive real estate purchase this year

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan purchased the Biscayne Bay property at 2 Indian Creek Island Road for about $170 million. The roughly 300-acre enclave features only 41 residential parcels, its own local government, and 24/7 security patrols across both land and water. This transaction outpaces the Meta co-founder's other high-profile global acquisitions, including a $57.1 million historic castle estate in Ireland. Even with this massive move, Zuckerberg continues his California connections, having recently directed a $50 million Meta investment into artificial intelligence and downtown projects in Sacramento.

Key points

  • Zuckerberg joins other high-profile neighbors on the island, including Jeff Bezos, Carl I…: Zuckerberg joins other high-profile neighbors on the island, including Jeff Bezos, Carl Icahn, and former NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
  • The Florida estate adds to a sprawling property collection spanning Palo Alto, Lake Tahoe…: The Florida estate adds to a sprawling property collection spanning Palo Alto, Lake Tahoe, Washington D.C., and Hawaii's Koʻolau Ranch.
  • The high-value relocation takes place as California voters consider passing a retroactive…: The high-value relocation takes place as California voters consider passing a retroactive one-time 5 percent billionaire tax.

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Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, have reportedly bought a luxury mansion on Indian Creek Island, often referred to as the "Billionaires' Bunker" in Florida for $170 million, making it his most expensive property purchase this year, Fortune reports. While the Meta CEO's latest acquisition was a 440-acre estate with a 196-year-old castle in Ireland for about $57.1 million, his costliest purchase this year reportedly came earlier, when he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, bought a waterfront mansion on Indian Creek Island near properties owned by Jeff Bezos. According to reports cited by Fortune, Zuckerberg paid around $170 million for the residence.

Inside Florida's 'Billionaires' Bunker'

Located near Miami and Miami Beach, Indian Creek Island is a roughly 300-acre man-made island that contains only 41 residential lots and a small population. The island has earned the nickname "Billionaires' Bunker" because of its concentration of ultra-wealthy residents, including Jeff Bezos, financier Carl Icahn and former NFL star Tom Brady. The property reportedly purchased by Zuckerberg at 2 Indian Creek Island Road is situated on the island's western side, which…

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