The Most Expensive Home For Sale In Every State

Alabama’s most expensive home epitomizes Southern living. The stately waterfront residence borders Mobile Bay, with views of nearby Mobile, on a 2.6-acre plot of land with oak trees and crepe myrtles. The 10,000-square-foot mansion has five bedrooms and eight-and-a-half baths—three of the bedrooms are upstairs and have balcony access. There are soaring 15-foot ceilings throughout the home, and a spectacular winding staircase greets visitors when they enter. The master suite, meanwhile, is practically a home in it of itself, equipped with a private porch, office space, two walk-in closets and a sitting area. Outside the home, an outdoor patio and pool overlook the inlet just beyond.

Often, the best getaway is one that’s as remote as possible. And for that, this home on Kachemak Bay is ideal. The 17,000-square-foot home sits on 2.5 acres of oceanfront property, with beach access to the neighboring Kachemak Bay, which is an arm of Cook Inlet that’s known for its myriad of marine wildlife: sea otters, seals and whales among them. The home affords bay and mountain views (the Kenai range is nearby) and has eight beds and 12 baths. The closest city is Homer but one of the home’s best assets is its distance from civilization: It’s equipped with an observatory from where you can gaze at the stars sans light pollution.

This listing on North Invergordon Road looks like one part luxe resort, one part residence. The home is located in the heart of Paradise Valley, a small town in Maricopa County that holds the title of wealthiest municipality in Arizona. Nearby is Camelback Mountain—the home affords great views of the peak. Past the property’s spectacular pools and within the 25,800-square-foot home itself are spaces like a two-story library, a 12-seat theater, a wine room, an exercise room and a glass steam room and sauna. There’s also an attached guest home. Yet despite the great location and amenities, Arizona’s priciest listing has struggled to find a buyer for nearly five years now, having originally come on the market in 2015 for just shy of $22 million.

This luxury listing on Moody Road may be in Fort Smith, Ark., but it was built to resemble a stately Mediterranean estate. One of the 18,300-square-foot home’s most standout offerings is its 2,400-square-foot game room, and its gargantuan infinity pool is equally impressive. It’s an ideal property for family, too (five beds, nine baths), with a dedicated children’s playroom that comes equipped with a large, whimsical indoor tree house. It may be fairly far away from the romance of the Amalfi Coast, but its 20 acres of private land afford plenty of natural beauty regardless.

It doesn’t get much grander than this. Bel Air’s the One isn’t just the most expensive home in the United States—it’s the priciest in the world, and has regularly topped Robb Report‘s “Most Expensive Homes for Sale” list. It’s so in a league of its own, in fact, that it’s risen above the once-esteemed title of mega-mansion and ascended to the giga-mansion moniker—one of the first homes to do so. But what could possibly justify a $500 million price tag?

Developer Nile Niami, a former Hollywood producer whose credits include The Patriot and Point Blank, is banking on sheer magnitude. The home is a whopping 100,000 square feet, and houses 20 bedrooms and 30 bathrooms. Designed by renowned West Coast architect Paul McClean, it sits atop a lofty hill that affords 360-degree views of the city. Then there’s the long list of amenities. The One has a 30-car auto gallery, five swimming pools, an IMAX movie theater, a bowling alley, a night club and more. Not every grand ambition made it to the final product, though—early on, one of the One’s many headline-grabbing perks included a jellyfish room: A lounge where jellyfish would swim around you and surround you. Niami eventually scrapped the idea because it was too much work but promises something “even better” in its stead, as per a recent interview with Bloomberg. Time will tell whether that list of super amenities will be enough to convince anyone to throw down half a billion on a home.

Colorado is rife with luxury ranches. Most have been sitting on the market for some time, too, from Greg Norman’s $50 million Meeker retreat to a $78 million ranch with its own Wild West saloon in Edwards. But even within a state stuffed with sprawling ranches listed for ultra-premium prices, Aspen Valley Ranch stands out. The parcel comprises a staggering 800 acres of land, plus more than 34,000 square feet of residential property spread between eight houses on the property. In total, you’ll have 31 beds and 36 baths at your disposal.

The land was developed by businessman Charif Souki, who designed it as a retreat for him and his family. And there’s plenty to do here for everyone, whether you prefer kicking back in a cabin or roaming the wilds. A pond on the property has a dock for swimming and fishing; there are miles of outdoor trails for horseback riding, snowmobiling or biking. Plus, the land is just 10 miles outside of Aspen proper, so you’ll never be too far from the action or the lifts.

The main ranch house is about 3,500 square feet and has multiple entertainment areas, a theater, a wine room and more. If that and the other homes on the property aren’t enough for you, there’s opportunity to develop more than 80,000 additional square feet of residential space. Now that’s an investment.

The Smith Road home is a historic one, as it was originally designed back in 1939 by architects Harold Beder and Henry O. Chapman. It’s been tastefully reimagined for 21st-century living by interior design firm Cullman and Kravis, so you get the old-world appeal without any of the rooms feeling too stuffy. It’s situated in the gated community of Belle Haven in Greenwich, an area that’s among the most sought-after locales in Connecticut for its waterfront homes and proximity to town. Inventory in Belle Haven is notoriously low, which makes Smith Road all the more splurge-worthy. The next owner will not just have access to the 8,000-square-foot main home either: The estate sits on over five private, waterfront acres, which includes a guest cottage, dock and a two-story barn.

Delaware’s most expensive residence combines ocean and lake living. The 7,800-square-foot home is located on Penn Street, and it borders the popular Reheboth Beach on one side and Silver Lake on the other. It’s a rare offering for this alone, but it’s also a home with ties to state history. The cottage was originally built in 1920 by the Du Ponts, a family that was once among America’s wealthiest and that held a great deal of influence in Delaware. Its current owner purchased the seven-bedroom about 20 years ago, the first owner that wasn’t a Du Pont, and restored and expanded the property to maximize lake and ocean views.

It’s no surprise that Florida real estate gives us one of the top five priciest listings in the country—the state’s Palm Beach area is renowned for over-the-top luxury listings that have attracted the likes of Citadel CEO and real estate mogul Ken Griffin and Stephen Ross, chairman of Related Companies and owner of the Miami Dolphins. Gemini is situated in the same area, in the town of Manalpan, where media mogul William Ziff bought the property for $5 million. At the time, it was an empty 15-acre lot. Now, 30 years later, it’s a $137.5 million slice of real estate.

It’s an over-the-top price tag—though down from the initial $195 million asking—for a similarly grand mansion; one that netted it a spot on Robb Report‘s “Most Expensive Homes in the World for Sale” list. The 62,200-square-foot home comes with 12 bedrooms, plus a seven-bedroom guest house and two four-bedroom beach-side cottages. (As well as yet another guest home with seven studios.) On one side is the Atlantic Ocean, and on the other is Lake Worth—Gemini’s 15 acres offer beach access to both. In other words, even in the notoriously glitzy landscape of Palm Beach real estate, Gemini stands out.

About an hour’s drive from Atlanta is the small town of Gainesville, where poultry farming is the primary vocation. And while this town may not be your first thought when it comes to luxury real estate, the the spacious countryside allows for some truly incredible mansions. Among them is Tanners Mill Estate, a property that encompasses 446 acres of land—land that includes a lake and a river. It could be developed into a gorgeous equestrian estate, or you could just use it as a spot to test-drive your favorite marques, as there’s a 40,000-square-foot car garage already on the property. The main home itself isn’t anything to scoff at either: At 12,500 square feet, it has five beds, five baths and opens on to a 6,000-square-foot covered patio.

Hawaii’s most expensive home for sale is about as paradisal as one would expect. Kukio 6 is located on the Big Island and is part of the Kukio Golf and Beach Club’s coveted residential offerings. As such, ownership of the 8,700-square-foot property grants access to the exclusive club and its facilities, including a full-service clubhouse, spa, fitness facility and 10-hole golf course. The home itself is significant due to its architecture: It was designed by architect Mark de Reus, who has become synonymous with high-end living in Hawaii, in large part because of his penchant for Art and Crafts-inspired structures. The exterior walls are made of coral stone, and interior finishes include local ohio hardwood, travertine stone floors, cedar trusses and ceilings and teak hardwood doors. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom home affords views of the picturesque Uluweuweu Bay and Kikaua Point, so it’s as geographically advantageous as it is architecturally distinct.

Ketchum may be a small town, but it’s long been home to the state’s most expensive listing: 125 Sheep Meadow Lane, a $20 million stunner, which is just steps away from central Idaho’s Big Wood River. The 14,200-square-foot residence is contemporary in its design, courtesy of a collaboration between Ruscitto Latham Blanton Architects and Todd-Avery Lenahan. With eight beds and eleven baths, it’s an ideal family home in one of Ketchum’s tonier neighborhoods. And, since it’s situated on three acres, there’s plenty of room to roam or even develop and expand up on the existing property, should you have grander ambitions for the place.

Even amid the hustle and bustle of Chicago, an offering like this one feels impressive. That’s largely due to the mere scale of the Burling Street address, which easily snags the title of most expensive home in the state, courtesy of its $45 million asking, which was chopped from its initial $50 million. The 25,000-square-foot home sits on a land parcel that takes up more than eight city lots, filling out the extra outdoor space with manicured grounds and fountains, a reflecting pool and a garden pavilion. The mansion itself has six beds and seven baths, and has spectacular vaulted ceilings. It’s in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, which is among the city’s wealthiest communities.

While the US market may seem to be always buzzing about new constructions, an historic home can drum up just as much hype—especially if it’s a property that’s been lovingly restored. That’s the case for this listing at Sunset Lane, which is a 1930s-era home that was renovated in 1995 in a way that only enhanced its old-world charm. The 20,700-square-foot home is in good company, too: Situated in Indianapolis, it’s right next to the Lilly Estate, where Indiana University’s chancellors live. There’s not much need for neighbor envy, though, as the home has its own tennis court, pool and pool house and gardens with a waterfall and stream.

Sure, most lake houses offer a great escape from city life, but few have their own in-house Irish pub. But that’s just what Iowa’s most expensive listing, a residence dubbed Peace Harbor, has to offer. The 25,000-square-foot property sits right on West Okoboji, a picturesque lake that’s one of five interconnected bodies of water in the area. A popular retreat for locals, the home is enviable for its 178 feet of shoreline, as well as its interior amenities which include an art studio, a movie theater and a caterer’s kitchen, in addition to the pub (called Kevin O’Sullivan’s). There’s even a separate lofted apartment on the parcel for guests.

It may look fairly unassuming from the outside, but Kansas’s most expensive listing is a home unlike any other on this list. Beneath the six-bedroom main residence is a network of underwater tunnels that are designed specifically for scuba diving. Yes, scuba diving. This underground portion of the home is accessible via a series of grottos throughout the property and leads to an outdoor pond with faux fossils and exotic fish. Also connected to the tunnels is a pool with its own waterfall. Named the Spirit of Avalon after the island of Arthurian legend, this Kansas home is a truly unique, castle-like property—one that sits on 15 prime acres in a small town just outside of Kansas City.

Welcome to Lakewood Valley. This estate, which is just 14 minutes from the city of Owensboro, is a bona fide oasis, with 750 acres all its own. On the property are not one, not two, but three separate residences; between them, there are 14 bedrooms, 14 baths and 27,000 square feet in total. Of the three, the lakeside home is considered the primary residence, as it affords spectacular views of the water. The home was built by the previous owner as a place where they could test their hydroplanes—so, naturally, in addition to the man-made lake, there is an airplane hangar and a runway. Other outdoor amenities include a pool, a sand volleyball court and two tennis courts. Hiking trails crisscross the property. There’s also room to expand: 120 lots remain and can be potentially developed on the property.

This Highland Road listing sits on one of Baton Rouge’s historic streets, but its design is anything but traditionally Southern. It was built in a Mediterranean style in 2006 and sits on a similarly grand 12.5 acre parcel of land, surrounded by oak trees. The main home, which is about 25,000 square feet and has five bedrooms, is magnificent, but it’s just one of many residences on the property. There’s also a 4,800-square-foot guest house and a nearly 1,500-square-foot cabana. There are two pools on the grounds, as well as three separate three-car garages. The home last changed hand in 2016, when its current owners purchased it for $6 million, down from the initial asking of $18 million.

This $8.4 million home is a classic New England cottage with a clifftop view of Maine’s Frenchman Bay. From the four-bedroom main house’s perch 100 feet above the ocean on Sols Cliff, you can see as far as the Porcupine Islands and Egg Rock Light, a lighthouse that was built in 1875 that remains active to this day. The home was originally built in 1995 but got a remodel in 2006. Today, its living area features soaring, three-story ceilings that are reminiscent of a cathedral. As a bonus, adjacent to the three-acre parcel is Acadia National Park, which has great hiking trails and diverse wildlife.

Maryland’s most expensive home, a $17.5 million listing that’s also known as Westover, is enviable not just for its 11,500 square feet of living space, but for its location as well. The mansion overlooks the Potomac River and has large windows that afford spectacular views of the natural waterway. And, because it’s in Bethesda, it’s the ideal location for those who commute or want to pop into Washington D.C. every now and then—without having to actually live in the city. Inside, the six-bed, 11-bath home looks like a stately manor, with herringbone hardwood floors and a foyer with two grand staircases sweeping up either side. Amenities include a spacious gym, a billiards room and, of course, a wine cellar.

Woodland Manor looks about as classic as it gets. Located just five miles outside of Boston in the ritzy village of Chestnut Hill, it’s a sprawling 27,000-square-foot home that sits on over seven acres of land. The limestone façade and Georgian architectural features give the home a stately look, an aesthetic that fills the bright interiors, too. Most notable is the gorgeous wrap-around staircase in the entryway, which, with its brass handrail and oversized rotunda, looks as though it was made for royalty. That’s likely not too far off from the design inspiration, as the neighborhood was once home to football royalty, at least: The home is a hop, skip and a jump from Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s old place, which was last listed for $39 million.

Lake Charlevoix is the third largest lake in Michigan and has some of the best beaches in the area, so it makes some sense that the state’s most expensive listing is on the waterfront. Case in point: this 16,000-square-foot home on Raspberry Lane is a roomy lake house, with seven bedrooms and eight baths for you and your guests. The three-acre gated estate sits on 195 feet of Lake Charlevoix waterfront, with a dock leading out to the water. The property is parallel to a landscaped stream, which complements the home’s outdoor fireplace and pavilion. Inside, you’ll find a spate of features that would normally be found in a full-time residence: think a state-of-the-art home theater, a wine cellar and a bar. Of course, the best amenity is the lake itself—and here, you’re right on the beach.

Lake houses have the built-in amenity of being on the lake, but that doesn’t mean they all have to be amenity-less. This Northome Road address proves it, as it’s not only situated on Lake Minnetonka (and at one of the highest points, no less), but it also has a suite of interior perks as well. The 18,000-square-foot home has a bowling alley, indoor basketball court, golf simulator, fitness room, home theater, music club and sky deck—in addition to all the other elegant and thoughtful touches you might expect, including double islands in the chef’s kitchen. Outside, there’s a spectacular pool, plus 195 feet of covetable lakeshore.

The most expensive house in Mississippi is a respectable, 8,500-square-foot abode, but it’s the 1,278 acres that it’s sitting on that merit the lofty price tag. The estate is a high-fence hunting property—for the uninitiated, this refers to the fact that the land and its game are all fenced off. This particular listing’s fence has been up for seven years, so it’s all Mississippi game on the property. It’s ideal for both bass fishing and deer hunting, as there are 13 ponds and 12 food plots. Pine and hardwood timber grow in droves throughout the property. The residence itself is a six-bed, six-bath hunter’s lodge of sorts, with a separate, 4,800-square-foot “bunk house” that has a deer skinning area and walk-in cooler—there’s also a 3,000-square-foot manager’s house. Its remote location may be a turnoff for some, but for dedicated hunters it’s a rare gem.

There’s much to be said for city living, but you can’t (easily) buy thousands of acres worth of land in a crowded metropolis. Which is why a property like Horse Power Ranch can be so coveted: It’s a parcel that includes 1,075 acres of America’s heartland, with an 11,000-square-foot barn and stables to house any cows or horses. Throughout the property are private lakes and hillsides—one of the lakes is adjacent to the main residence, affording picturesque views of the countryside beyond. The 13,000-square-foot home is designed with a single-level floor plan, houses a fitness room, a sauna and a movie theater and is made of Douglas fir logs and other timbers, with a mix of stone that gives it a real lodge vibe. Other living environments on the property include a separate three-bedroom ranch manager’s residence and a studio apartment. While Horse Power Ranch feels like its own municipality, it’s not too far off from civilization: It’s only ten minutes away from the Lake of the Ozarks, a popular vacation spot in Missouri.

Montana is the ideal place for a luxury ranch, as its wide open spaces and natural beauty lend itself to the format. Crazy Elk Ranch is a true outdoorsman’s paradise, with a whopping 3,700 acres of land in the Belgrade area. Here, you can catch views of the Gallatin Valley, the snowy Bridger Mountains, and the Missouri River Valley. The main appeal here is hunting: The area is known for great elk and deer hunting, and there’s even a hunter’s cabin on the property. But it’s an idyllic retreat as well to kick back and relax in: The main home is at 6,300 feet elevation, so you’ll be high above it all, and is about 9,690 square feet, with eight bedrooms and nine baths. Elsewhere is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom guest house, a barn for storing your gear and a 1,520-square-foot ranch manager’s home—so the future owners will never be stuck maintaining the place all on their own.

Omaha is home to great zoos, museums and sits on the Missouri River, right on the Iowa-Nebraska border. It’s also home to the state’s most expensive listing: A 10,500-square-foot mansion with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms located on four private and well-manicured acres. Inside, the main floor features marble floors and lofty, 24-foot ceilings. Elsewhere there is a theater and wine room. Outside is a travertine patio with an infinity pool, cooking station and raised gardens. And the home is located in one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods: Linden Estates, a spot that’s become synonymous with impressive homes like this one.

As a mansion on Lake Tahoe, Crystal Pointe toes the Nevada-California border, but as it’s still within the Silver State’s lines, it counts as the region’s priciest listing. The hillside home affords serene views of the lake’s crystal blue waters, with 525 feet of lakefront all its own. Between the main residence, guest house and beach house, there’s 16,232 square feet of living space. The beach house isn’t accessible on foot, though—you’ll have to take a glass funicular to reach it. (There’s also a 1,687-bottle wine cellar if you need an argument for staying in the main house.) Lake Tahoe’s beauty has long drawn the interest of billionaires and real estate. But even with this established pedigree, Crystal Pointe is still a landmark listing for the area. If it sells for anything close to its asking, it will smash state records and handily become the most expensive Nevada home ever sold.

Looking for a new lake house? Governors Island in New Hampshire is a good place to start. It’s one of only six bridged islands in Lake Winnipesaukee and isn’t too overdeveloped, with plenty of untouched wooded areas to explore. This listing is one of the homes that sit right on the lake, with a dock to keep your boat parked on. Inside the 20,000 square-foot digs is a theater, a private gym, a billiards room and a spectacular great room, which looks out onto the lake. Also on the property is a separate guest house and sauna. A worthy, five-bed, seven-bath summer lake house that can just as easily double as a kitted-out bachelor pad when you’d rather not have guests around.

The New York City lights are enviable—but living in Manhattan can feel claustrophobic, even if you have a spacious townhouse at your disposal. Those who want more room to roam typically opt for a home in one of New Jersey’s more upscale locales. Alpine, where this $32.9 million manse is located, is considered one of the premier spots—the home’s 07620 zip code consistently ranks among the most expensive in the United States.

And the 30,000-square-foot mansion doesn’t disappoint. As its name would suggest, it features a stone façade, with stone, marble and wood finishes throughout. The amenities are also worth noting, as there’s a fitness center, a basketball court, a home theater and a wine cellar in the home, as well as a pool outside. A whopping 12 bedrooms and 15 baths make it the perfect family home, with plenty of room for guests. For all its grandeur, though, the home isn’t immune to market woes. It was originally listed for $68 million in 2010, and its price has only dropped in the ten years that it has come on and off the market since. Still, you’d be hard-pressed to find anything like it in the Big Apple.

New Mexico’s most expensive listing takes full advantage of the state’s beautiful vistas. This home, located on Tesuque Ridge in Santa Fe, sits on 16 acres of hillside land that affords a spectacular view of the Sangre de Cristos mountain range (the southern portion of the Rockies). The home’s façade is primarily stone, while the interiors feature finishes of walnut, hickory and mesquite, which add a sense of warmth to the 13,700-square-foot space. With six bedrooms and five bathrooms, there’s plenty of room for guests—and if you need more, there’s a separate two-bedroom guesthouse. Outdoor living spaces surround the home, for those days when you’d like to fully enjoy the views—granted, of course, that it’s not scorchingly hot outside.

Another listing from Robb Report’s curation of the “World’s Most Expensive Home for Sale,” this home at 90 Jule Pond holds an enviable title: It has the largest ocean frontage of any home in the Hamptons. That’s no small feat for an area so closely associated with the well-heeled. It’s a palatial, 20,000-square-foot home, with 12 bedrooms and 12 baths, plus a separate spa building, a full outdoor kitchen, a tennis court and a swimming pool. The home has quite a legacy as well, as it was originally built for Henry Ford II in 1960. At the time, the home was smaller, at 16,000 square feet. But the estate commanded a whopping 235 acres of land. It’s since been broken into smaller parcels. Today, the home sits on a respectable 42-acre lot.

North Carolina’s most expensive listing is not one home but two— the properties, which are packaged together for nearly $10 million, are on 30 acres of land. The residences are on the outskirts of Raleigh, just 20 minutes from the city center. While similar, the two separate Stormy Gale Road addresses do have a few key differences: For one, they have slightly disparate design elements, courtesy of their two different architects: Claus Reuben Moberg for one, and Carter Skinner for the other. The homes share the acreage, as well as the playground, sand volleyball court, tennis court and pool that sit on the parcel.

When it comes to luxury homes, North Dakota may not be as top-of-mind as California, New York or Florida, but that’s not to say there aren’t extraordinary offerings to be found there. This home on Sakakawea Estates Road is ideal for anglers, as it’s close to Lake Sakakawea in Pick City, which is known as a great fishing spot. Walleye, Northern Pike and Chinook Salmon can all be caught in this reservoir. And the 11,300-square-foot home is nothing to scoff at. It contains an indoor pool, a game room and a wine cellar, as well as a boat dock and five fireplaces.

This piece of luxury real estate is just far enough outside of Cincinnati to feel like its own oasis, while still being close enough that means driving into town won’t feel like a nuisance. The $5.8 million property is composed of 33 acres of land, including a 6,642-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-bathroom home. The residence includes a theater, an exercise room, a guest suite and a designated pub area downstairs for parties. Best of all, the acreage means the property can easily be further developed to the future owner’s liking. Or you could just revel in the mansion that you already have—with all of the amenities, it feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Golfers may be interested to know that the most expensive home for sale in Oklahoma is right next to a tony country club in one of Tulsa’s most affluent neighborhoods. The 9,115-square-foot home on East 62nd Street sits on two acres of land just off the 12th hole of Southern Hills Country Club’s course. It has four bedrooms and seven baths, as well as multiple kitchens, an in-home movie theater and a saltwater pool in the backyard. Here you’ll also have easy access to the country club, which has tennis, swimming and fitness facilities, in addition to all the fun you’ll have on the links.

You can easily buy a luxury ranch and never bring cattle or horses on the property. That likely won’t be the case for the future owners of Y Bell Ranch, a property that comes with everything you’ll need to make livestock feel right at home—plus an 8,800-square-foot home for you and yours. Located in Powell Butte, an area smack in the middle of Oregon that’s named for its proximity to the Powell Buttes mountain range, the parcel is 435 acres in total. Attached to the single-story main residence is a 9,200-square-foot trophy room for the hunter in the family, and elsewhere in the property is a nine-stall barn with a tack room and just about everything else you’d need to properly care for horses. You won’t need to lift a finger, though, as a nearby 3,000-square-foot ranch manager’s house can easily house additional help.

Not every glitzy home has to be a huge mansion. Luxury living can easily be found in condo units as well—and, in particular, the crème de la crème of apartments: the penthouse. This particular penthouse, located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, takes up the entire top floor—there are 48 stories in total—and affords future buyers access to the high rise’s suite of amenities. Dubbed the Laurel for Pennsylvania’s state flower, the building’s many communal perks include an indoor lap pool, a steam room and sauna, a fitness center, a yoga and Peloton room, a conference room and a club room on the 26th floor that’s equipped with a bar and a catering kitchen.

All fine and great, but there are plenty of reasons to kick back and stay in the 9,000-square-foot penthouse itself, too. The top-floor views of the Philly skyline are spectacular, and there are five outdoor terraces from which to enjoy it. The bright interior design is by Perkins Eastman, but there’s plenty of wiggle room for you to do what you want with the place. In fact, the penthouse comes with a “generous allowance,” as per the listing, that future owners can use to design the place however they please.

Newport, known as a playground for the well-heeled, is busting at its shorelines with magnificent mansions. But even among that set, Seaward stands out. The 7,000-square-foot home has a whopping 45 acres of land to its name, with a separate, 3,000-square-foot guest house elsewhere on the property. It has the look of a classic waterfront home, with outdoor porch space aplenty for al fresco dining, games of cards and large gatherings, plus a seaside infinity pool. The stone home is strategically built so the owners can enjoy both sunrises and sunsets—49 windows throughout the main home promise that you won’t miss a moment of either.

The estate was previously owned by Tennis Hall of Fame cofounder Jimmy Van Alen. A fire destroyed the place in 1976, and it was all but left to rot until 2004 when the current owner purchased and rebuilt it. Yet for all the effort that went into it, the home has struggled to find a buyer. It’s been on and off the market since 2013, when it was originally listed for $45 million. Its $37 million price tag would still soundly break a record for Rhode Island—the most expensive home sold in the state went for $18 million—but it may take a few more price cuts before it gets there.

Kiawah is home to luxury oceanfront homes and golf courses (both public and private) aplenty, so it follows that South Carolina’s most expensive home would be on the affluent island. The Flyway Drive address is a beach house through and through, with a private boardwalk leading to the nearby sandy shores. A sublime location, to be sure, but the house itself is equally impressive. The 10,500-square-foot, nine-bed, nine-bath home is bright and open, with plenty of room for guests and windows that let the light in. There’s a pool just outside, as well as a back garden. And, like the rest of the tony enclave, it’s not far from the main thoroughfare, and it’s only about 25 miles from Charleston.

Few hunting properties offer as much bang for your buck as South Dakota’s most expensive listing, which makes up 2,700 acres of land priced at just $6 million. Dubbed Indian Springs Ranch for its adjacency to the Indian Springs Lake, the area has plenty of opportunities for outdoor pursuits. There’s the lake itself for one, which is a sought-after fishing destination for the strong populations of walleye and northern pike. The region is also known for waterfowl hunting—there are mallards, pintails, widgeon aplenty. And the estate claims to have one of the best wild pheasant populations anywhere. There’s a great residence for kicking back after a long day of hunting, too: The five-bedroom, four-bathroom main lodge overlooks one of the property’s private lakes.

Many deluxe properties will let you stake your claim to hundreds of acres worth of land—but precious few of them include historic homes. Tennessee’s most expensive listing, an $18.5 million offering just outside of Franklin (home to one of the state’s most charming downtown areas, just south of Nashville), has just that, courtesy of a circa-1800 residence on the estate’s 622 acres of land. And that’s just one of the many buildings that dot the rolling, green landscape: other structures include a restored log house, two guest cabins, homes for caretakers and a 12-stall barn. Rest assured, though, that while there’s plenty of historic charm, the residences don’t skimp on modern amenities like central air, refrigerators, dishwashers and the like—so it’s not a total fixer-upper. And while you’ll have your own slice of land out here, it’s not too far away from Nashville or other splashy and storied digs: The home is just a 15-minute drive from Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s old digs, which sold two years ago for $2.7 million.

The nation’s largest (and most expensive) ranch property is in Texas. No surprise there. Mesa Vista Ranch is indeed a sprawling property with truly jaw-dropping numbers: 65,000 acres of land in the Eastern Texas Panhandle and a 33,000-square-foot main residence—all 85 miles from the closest town, Amarillo. It’s the pet project of former owner and financier T. Boone Pickens, who spent 50 years transforming the land into the ginormous playground that it is today. Pickens created man-made streams and introduced new conservation practices to bolster the property’s pre-existing wildlife population. Amenities are creatively sprinkled throughout the landscape, including a two-story pub, a freestanding gun room, an 11,000-square-foot dog kennel with 40 pens and a veterinary lab, an airport hangar and even a chapel. Boone Pickens added a lake house to the place as well: an 11,500-square-foot home with pristine water views. And the listing claims that estate is essentially turnkey, as it includes all of the businessman’s pickup trucks, hunting vehicles, farming equipment and furnishings—and even his bird dogs. The cows and the artwork (yes, those were grouped together) can be purchased separately.

Utah’s most expensive property is a sprawling estate near the teensy town of Leeds. Fully fenced off, the 620 acres of land contains three separate homes, as well as a livestock corral. There’s also a handful of cabins on the property, all of which are designed in a rustic style that evokes the spirit of the Wild West. And you can easily create an old Western town of your own here too, or a fully operational farm: Mills Estate is zoned as both a residential and an agricultural property, so the decision is up to the future owner. There’s certainly plenty of space for either.

Vermont’s most expensive listing represents a rare opportunity to snap up 100 acres in Stowe, which is arguably one of the best mountain towns in all of New England, with great skiing in winter and scenic golf courses and hiking trails in summer. The property, dubbed Mountain Meadows, is just minutes away from the best slopes. On the estate is a 14,000-square-foot home, an outdoor pool, a garage and a two-bedroom caretaker’s apartment. Between these living spaces, the property has 14 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. It’s as much a snowy mountain retreat as it is an investment property though, as there’s opportunity to develop the land into a resort. Private schussing, anyone?

Virginia’s horse country is famous among the riding and racing set, and the Llangollen estate is located smack in the middle of it in, well, Middleburg, one of the state’s quaintest (and horsiest) towns. And the home is a bona fide equestrian paradise, with a horseshoe-shaped stable, training track and separate racing stable on the 1,100-acre property. There’s a reason for that: Llangollen was purchased by John Hay “Jock” Whitney—publisher of the New York Herald Tribune and president of the Museum of Modern Art—in 1930, who transformed it into what it is today. Back in the day, the estate even hosted the 20,000 attendees for the annual Llangollen Cup steeplechase. In total, the future owner can fit about 100 horses on the property. Before it came into Whitney’s hands, the land was the site of a skirmish that served as prelude to the Battle of Gettysburg—as a result, it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The most expensive home in Washington is off the mainland. It’s on Orcas Island, a horse-shoe shaped isle that’s the largest of the Pacific Northwest’s San Juan Islands. Dubbed Eagle Crest Estate, it’s an 127-acre parcel that sits on 3,000 feet of waterfront. The residences are all quaint cottages, with a main residence and two separate English cottages. There’s a beach house that sits at the water’s edge, too, which was designed in the midcentury modern style. Two barns are fit for different tasks: The “red barn” was designed for horses or cars, while the second barn is meant to house tractors, equipment and generators. It’s a charming estate, albeit one that’s a bit tricky to get to, given its location off the coast of Washington State.

It’s no surprise that the most elite listing in Washington, D.C. is in Georgetown, a neighborhood famous for its charming, Federal-style architecture and cobblestone streets, as well as its many famous-politician residents, including two former secretaries of state, Madeleine Albright and John Kerry. The home is appropriately significant and was built in 1941. Now, it’s commanding a $15.5 million price tag. The 12,000-square-foot mansion has five beds and six-and-a-half baths and, per the listing, has the largest master suite in Georgetown, with a large walk-in closet and a separate hair salon. The backyard garden, meanwhile, has a rare amenity for an urban neighborhood—a large swimming pool perfect for the summer months.

In West Virginia, the most expensive home on the market sits high above the city of Charleston. Located in a subdivision known as Quarry Creek, the Quarry Ridge East address contains 17 acres of land—property that includes a carriage house, saltwater infinity pool and tennis court. The 19,000-square-foot home, meanwhile, has eight beds, 14 baths and a fitness area, a game room, a library, a cocktail lounge, a massage room and a sauna. It’s the former home of Robin Davis, who served on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, and Charleston lawyer Scott Segal. The two are leaving the home behind in an effort to downsize.

While you may not immediately think of Wisconsin as a place to vacation, Lake Geneva in the state’s southeastern corner is considered something of a resort town, drawing the well-heeled from Chicago and other Midwestern cities to their lake houses every year. And this particular lake house at South Lake Shore Drive goes big. Set on 3.5 acres and with 210 feet of prime lake frontage, it’s an idyllic place to enjoy the picturesque scenery in complete privacy. The 12-bedroom, 10-bathroom home has plenty of rooms for guests you’d like to bring along on your weekend at the lake. There’s a pool out back, a rec room and a bar for entertaining. Light pervades the home, accented with marble finishes in the kitchen and baths. A second staff or catering kitchen is ideal for those bigger gatherings on the manicured lawns.

Jackson Hole is frequented by tourists for its skiing, wildlife and proximity to the Tetons. The Bar B Bar Ranch affords a front-row seat to all of the above, as it’s set in the heart of the valley on 278 acres of private land. The property borders the Snake River and affords spectacular views of the Tetons and Grand Teton, the highest mountain in the range. Elk, deer, moose and bald eagles can all be found on the property, which, in addition to the main house, includes a 3,600-square-foot caretaker house that can double as a guest house. As for the main residence, it totals just over 7,900 square feet, and comes equipped with a 540-bottle wine room. The whole thing can be bought fully furnished. The exterior façade is made of Montana moss rock and cedar, giving it a warm, cabin vibe. There’s room for more development as well: The land is composed of seven disparate parcels. The future owner could develop them and sell each off individually for a return on investment.