Mark Zuckerberg, the world’s third-richest person, has amassed an impressive portfolio of properties across the US. His real estate empire includes a compound in Palo Alto, California, worth over $110 million; a $23 million mansion in Washington D.C.; and a 1,400-acre mega-compound in Hawaii.
The Palo Alto compound features multiple guest houses, a private school, and even a saltwater pool. Neighbors have expressed frustration with the massive expansion, citing concerns about the area’s transformation. Zuckerberg has reportedly offered neighbors triple the market value to buy out their properties.
In D.C., Zuckerberg owns a stunning 15,000-square-foot home along 30th Street, nestled between embassies and luxury homes. The property was acquired for $23 million in cash and is seen as a symbol of his influence and power.
Zuckerberg’s Hawaiian venture, Ko’olau Ranch, has sparked controversy among local residents, who accuse him of “colonizing” the island. The estate features two mansions, an underground bunker, and over 30 bedrooms and bathrooms. Tragic workplace incidents have raised concerns about poor working conditions and secrecy surrounding the compound.
The tech mogul also owns luxury estates on Lake Tahoe’s west shore, acquired for $59 million in late 2018 and early 2019. These properties serve as vacation getaways for his family.
Zuckerberg’s real estate empire reflects not only his wealth but also a strategic power play to seek influence and power. As one neighbor noted, “Billionaires everywhere are used to just making their own rules – Zuckerberg and Chan are not unique, except that they’re our neighbors.”
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/mark-zuckerbergs-properties-washington-dc-home-b2731129.html