Celebrity Homes Miami: The 2026 South Florida Celebrity Real Estate Deal Desk
Celebrity homes in Miami cluster on Star Island, Indian Creek Village, North Bay Road, the Venetian and Sunset Islands, Coral Gables, and the island of Palm Beach. The 2026 Miami-Dade record is 7 Indian Creek Island Road, where Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan closed for $170 million (Miami Herald / county record).
Most of these deals close off-market through LLCs or trusts, so property records matter more than press releases.
This page is Haute Residence’s running desk for celebrity real estate in South Florida. Every price below is tagged to a published report or county record. If a buyer’s identity comes from sources and not from records, we say so. Cross-check sold comps on the live $10M+ Miami-Dade sales record and available inventory on our most expensive homes for sale list.
The 2026 Celebrity Deal Ledger (Sourced)
| Date reported | Name | Deal | Address / enclave | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | David & Victoria Beckham | Sold | One Thousand Museum penthouse, Downtown Miami | ~$25M (about $2,677/sf) | South Florida Business Journal (as reported) |
| Mar 2026 | Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan | Bought | 7 Indian Creek Island Rd | $170M (Miami-Dade record) | Miami Herald |
| Mar 2026 | Alex Karp (Palantir) | Bought (revealed) | 55 E. San Marino Dr, Venetian Islands | $46M | The Real Deal |
| Apr 2026 | Gary & Kalynn Smith (ex-Red Bull COO) | Bought | 1610 N. Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach | $55.2M | The Real Deal |
| May 2026 | Daisy Prince Chaplin | Sold | 6000 North Bay Rd, Miami Beach | $31.5M | The Real Deal |
| May/Jun 2026 | Wayne & Janet Gretzky | Sold | 853 Harbour Isles Pl, North Palm Beach | $6,416,058 (~$6.42M) | Palm Beach County PAO (sale 05/20/2026; OR Book/Page 36562/657) |
| Jun 2026 | Rohan Oza | Bought (per sources + records) | 1745 W. 24th St, Sunset Island III | $34M | The Real Deal |
| Jul 2026 | Sean “Diddy” Combs | Sold | 1 Star Island Dr | $55M, off-market | USA Today |
| Oct 2026 | Tara Garlinghouse (entity tied to) | Bought | 11 E. Rivo Alto Dr, Venetian Islands | $17.2M | South Florida Business Journal |
| Oct 2026 | Swae Lee | Sold | South Miami estate | $4.4M | Seller-side marketing release — treat as reported until deed |
| Nov 2026 | Juwan Howard | Sold | 9440 Old Cutler Ln, Coral Gables | $25M | South Florida Business Journal |
Editor’s note: Rohan Oza’s purchase is credited by The Real Deal to “sources and property records” through a trust—listed as reported, not as a named deed. Swae Lee figures come from seller-side marketing; wait for the county record. Gretzky sale confirmed on Palm Beach County Property Appraiser print summary: 853 Harbour Isles Pl, North Palm Beach; warranty deed sale 05/20/2026 for $6,416,058 (OR 36562/657); prior 01/21/2022 sale to GRETZKY WAYNE & at $4,500,000.
Where Do Celebrities Buy in Miami?
Most buyers stay inside about five waterfront districts. Star Island has roughly 30 estates behind one guarded bridge (Star Island page). Indian Creek Village (“Billionaire Bunker”) is a separate town with its own police force. North Bay Road in Mid-Beach is the bayfront street where The Real Deal places the Beckhams, Barry Gibb, Cindy Crawford, Michael Bay and Shakira. The Venetian and Sunset Islands are where 2026’s tech and consumer-brand money landed (Venetian Islands). Coral Gables waterfront and the island of Palm Beach take more of the privacy-first and family buyers. See our neighborhoods hub for market data on each.
Who Lives on Star Island?
The Real Deal and the Miami Herald have reported these owners: Gloria and Emilio Estefan; Rick Ross (37 Star Island Dr, about $35M in 2023); Ken Griffin, who has put together about 6.5 contiguous acres; Phillip and Patricia Frost; and Sean Combs, who sold No. 1 in July 2026 and still owns No. 2 next door. The island’s own record is the $120M sale of 26 Star Island Dr in March 2025, the former Shaquille O’Neal house. Full context: Star Island.
Is Star Island Worth the Premium?
That depends on what you want to own. Star Island sells history, quick access to South Beach and a deep-water lot. Indian Creek now holds the county price record and offers more security. Reported Star Island sales are also rare—too few trades in recent years for an average price per square foot to mean much. Price each lot by its frontage, acreage and whether the house is a teardown, not by the island’s name. For another scarce-island lane, see the Fisher Island guide.
How to Research a Celebrity Listing in South Florida: 7 Steps
- Start with the deed, not the headline. Search the Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County property appraiser and clerk records by address. Write down the grantor, grantee, recording date and documentary stamp tax. Documentary stamp tax is set by a fixed rate per $100 of price, so you can work backward to the consideration paid (confirm the current rate with the county clerk).
- Find the person behind the entity. Celebrity deals rarely close in a personal name. The Combs sale went to JFStar LLC, and Karp bought through a Delaware LLC. Look up Florida LLC managers on Sunbiz and match trustee names across past deals.
- Check the mortgage. A recorded mortgage tells you whether the buyer paid all cash and who lent the money. Combs’s buyer took an $18.5M Axos Bank loan, according to USA Today.
- Read the listing history. Compare the first asking price, each cut and the final price. Gretzky’s North Palm Beach sale was reported well below his last ask—use that pattern to test how much a famous name is actually worth to buyers, then confirm on the deed.
- Price the land separately from the house. Many trophy sales are teardowns. The Real Deal expects 6000 North Bay Road to be redeveloped. Compare by frontage and lot size, not just by interior square footage.
- Label each detail by source. Treat county records as confirmed. Treat a “sources say” report as reported, and anything else as rumor. Do not quote a rumored buyer as fact.
- Read it against the submarket. Compare the sale with recent nearby trades, our $10M+ sales record and quarterly reports such as the Brickell Q3 2026 report.
Celebrity-Listing Due Diligence Checklist
- County deed found and doc stamps match the reported price
- Buyer and seller entities traced (Sunbiz, trustee names)
- Mortgage or cash status confirmed
- Listing history (asking, cuts, days on market) recorded
- Price per square foot and price per foot of frontage calculated
- Teardown vs. turnkey status noted
- Flood zone, seawall condition and dock depth checked
- For foreign or entity buyers, FIRPTA and title structure reviewed (foreign buyer guide)
- Every claim tagged confirmed / reported / rumored with a link
- Cross-checked against the $10M+ sales record when the price clears that band
Celebrity Enclaves Compared
| Enclave | Format | Access / privacy | 2026 reported benchmark | Typical buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Village | ~41 lots, single-family | Own town and police, gated | $170M (Zuckerberg/Chan) | Founders, billionaires |
| Star Island | ~30 estates | One staffed bridge | $55M (Combs sale); island record $120M (2025) | Entertainers, finance |
| North Bay Road | Bayfront street | Public road, mostly ungated | $31.5M (Prince Chaplin) | Celebrities, developers |
| Venetian / Sunset Islands | Small waterfront lots | Gated in parts, causeway access | $46M (Karp); $34M (Oza) | Tech and consumer-brand founders |
| Palm Beach (island) | Oceanfront and lakefront estates | Town-level privacy | $55.2M (Smith) | Executives, families |
| Downtown condo towers | Full-floor penthouses | Building staff, valet | ~$25M (Beckham sale) | Part-time residents with a Miami base |
To compare available inventory, see our most expensive homes for sale in Miami and the Fisher Island guide.
What Most Celebrity Real Estate Pages Leave Out
Most celebrity pages give a list of names and asking prices. Few give the deed, the entity, the mortgage or the land value, and that is where an ultra-prime price comes from. We will keep this page updated as new deals are recorded.
Sources: USA Today, Diddy Star Island sale: Read source · The Real Deal, Daisy Prince Chaplin / North Bay Road: Read source · South Florida Business Journal, Juwan Howard: Read source · The Real Deal, Alex Karp: Read source · The Real Deal, Rohan Oza: Read source · South Florida Business Journal, Garlinghouse: Read source · The Real Deal, Palm Beach $55.2M: Read source · Miami Herald, Zuckerberg $170M: Read source · Miami New Times, 26 Star Island $120M: Read source · Miami Herald, Who lives on Star Island: Read source · Miami Herald, Indian Creek Village: Read source · Haute Residence — Star Island · Venetian Islands · $10M+ sales record · most expensive for sale · Fisher Island guide · foreign buyer guide · neighborhoods hub
FAQ
Where do celebrities live in Miami?
Mostly on Star Island, Indian Creek Village, North Bay Road and the Venetian and Sunset Islands in Miami Beach, plus waterfront Coral Gables. Farther north, the island of Palm Beach draws executives and families. These areas share deep water and gated or single-point access.
What is the most expensive home ever sold in Miami-Dade?
It is 7 Indian Creek Island Road, which Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan bought for $170 million in March 2026, according to the Miami Herald. That sale beat the $120 million paid for 26 Star Island Drive in 2025.
Who bought Diddy’s Star Island mansion?
USA Today reported that JFStar LLC, led by John A. Franklin, bought 1 Star Island Drive for $55 million in an off-market deal. Ownership was signed in June 2026 and recorded in July, with an $18.5 million Axos Bank mortgage.
How can I confirm a celebrity home sale?
Search the county clerk and property appraiser records for the deed, grantee entity and documentary stamps. Then trace the LLC managers on Sunbiz. Treat “sources say” reports as reported, not confirmed, until the deed is recorded.
Do celebrity homes sell for a premium?
Not reliably. Land, frontage and scarcity set the price. Some named sellers cut asks before closing; others book a gain. Use comparable sales and doc stamps, not the famous name.
Are Star Island boat tours worth it for buyers?
Tours show the streetscape, not the lot. For diligence, prioritize the deed, seawall, dock depth and flood zone over a sightseeing loop. Tour only after you have a real folio shortlist.
How do Palm Beach island enclaves differ from Miami Beach celebrity streets?
Palm Beach leans town-level privacy and family estates; Miami Beach celebrity streets (Star Island, North Bay Road, Venetian/Sunset) trade on bay access and entertainment proximity. Underwrite each lot, not the brand of the town.
How do I research an LLC or trust buyer?
Start with the recorded grantee on the deed, then Sunbiz (Florida) or Delaware entity filings for managers/members. Match trustee and manager names across prior trades before treating a celebrity attribution as confirmed.