Howard Stern's Florida Mansion Is Worth An Estimated $300 Million — Rumors Claim Jeff Bezos Is Buying The Home, But It's Not Even For Sale

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Media personality Howard Stern’s lavish Palm Beach, Florida, mansion, nestled in a neighborhood famed for its affluent residents, has been making headlines because of its estimated value of at least $300 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. This valuation comes on the heels of a record-setting sale by his neighbor, which has shifted market expectations in the area.

In 2013, Stern and his wife, Beth Ostrosky Stern, invested $52 million in a sprawling 3.25-acre estate next to the property of Bob Stiller, founder of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, who had significant stakes in Keurig. Stern's estate boasts 40,000 square feet of living space across several structures, nearly double the size and acreage of Stiller's former home.

The recalibration of Stern's property value is tied to the recent sale of Stiller's adjacent property. Stiller sold his 1.6-acre oceanfront plot with a 24,000-square-foot mansion for $170 million, a Palm Beach record that's close to the highest ever in Florida. Given the comparative sizes and luxury benchmarks of the two estates, experts estimate Stern’s property could be valued conservatively at $300 million.

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The valuation spike suggests a potential increase in Stern’s overall net worth, previously pegged at around $650 million, with his property formerly estimated between $50 million to $80 million. Post-sale, Stern's net worth could approach the $800 million mark, a testament to the lucrative real estate market in Palm Beach.

Meanwhile, rumors are swirling that another high-profile figure, Amazon.com Inc. Founder Jeff Bezos, is interested in buying Stern's Mansion. 

On April 15, local real estate magazine Palmer's Instagram page hinted at Bezos negotiating for a $300 million, 2-acre nonlandmarked oceanfront estate, which led to outlets reporting the rumored estate belonged to Stern, based on the description and price. 

Insiders dismissed the speculation, noting Bezos's existing investments in Indian Creek Village, a prestigious enclave known as the Billionaire Bunker in Biscayne Bay. Bezos owns three mansions there and is settled near family and his Blue Origins Enterprises space company. The rumored new acquisition by Bezos in Palm Beach would be redundant, given his substantial real estate portfolio in a nearby luxury hotspot.

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According to the Miami Herald, a quick Zillow search shows that Stern's property is not listed for sale. Bezos recently acquired a $90 million Florida home from banker Javier Holtz in an off-market transaction. Deals where properties are sold without public listing are common. Buyers often favor these purchases for privacy and to avoid bidding wars, while sellers may choose them to simplify the selling process or to reach specific buyers directly.

The rumor is that Bezos is buying a 2-acre home, but Stern's property is reportedly on over 3.23 acres, which mean if Bezos is interested in another Palm Beach home, it isn't necessarily Stern's property.

Even land in the area can fetch premium prices. In 2023 billionaire William Lauder listed his two oceanfront parcels in Palm Beach for a combined $200 million. 

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