Net Worth: $2 million*
Purchased For: $3,400 per month*
Sq. Footage: 700-Square-Feet 

Irish-American billionaire Chuck Feeney’s story is one of charity. He made his fortune when he co-founded the Duty-Free Shoppers Group in Hong Kong, and, immediately after, he began giving all of his money away. He has given $8 billion in wealth to charitable causes, leaving his own fortune at around $2 million.

Chuck Feeney @ForbesTech /Twitter

Feeney doesn’t even own a house—he actually rents an apartment in sunny San Francisco, California. MarketWatch described the apartment as having the “austerity” of a “freshman dorm” in college. Usually, when a billionaire loses their wealth, it’s from a negative reason, but, in the case of Chuck Feeney, it’s due to true altruism.

Net Worth: $260 million*
Purchased For: $3.78 million*
Sq. Footage: 3,000-Square-Feet 

Dave Grohl is not your average rock star living a life of excess. He might have a net worth of $260 million, but he has lived in the same house in California for twenty years, bucking the trend of owning a bunch of different properties when he downsized a few years back.

Dave Grohl @dailymail/@spinmag/Pinterest

His beach house is nice, and it even has a recording studio in the basement. Grohl said that he has chosen a more modest approach to life because of his childhood. He said in an interview that his family “didn’t have any money” when he was a kid, and they survived only on “happiness” and “being a happy family.”

Net Worth: $1.2 billion*
Purchased For: $2.3 million*
Sq. Footage: 5,360-Square-Feet* 

Paul McCartney, former Beatles star and current solo artist, is one of very few musicians in the world who have achieved billionaire status. McCartney’s reported net worth is $1.2 billion, so he could afford a megamansion if he wanted. But, he sticks to a three-story home in London that is still in the four-digit range for square feet.

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According to Stella McCartney, a designer and the daughter of the singer, her dad was “tight” when she was growing up, spending responsibly (if at all). His friends have agreed, and it is a common joke that Sir Paul is notoriously “cheap.”  

Net Worth: $12 million*
Purchased For: $2.1 million*
Sq. Footage: 11,086-Square-Feet

Reality stars Bill and Giuliana Rancic have a combined net worth of $12 million, but that doesn’t stop them from buying a fixer-upper house. Through an LLC, the pair purchased a brownstone in Chicago, Illinois that needed a lot of work. At the time, the house cost $2.1 million, but the Rancics likely had to pour hundreds of thousands back into it to restore it to its former glory.

Bill And Giuliana Rancic @archdigest/Pinterest

The brownstone was built in 1886, and its interior details, including the gorgeous wooden staircases, high ceilings, and trio of fireplaces, were kept as true to their original form as possible. The Rancics did, understandably, totally redo the kitchen and the bathrooms, bringing them from the nineteenth century into the present.

Net Worth: $250 million*
Purchased For: $5.1 million*
Sq. Footage: 6,000-Square-Feet 

Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes of all time. The tennis pro has a net worth of $250 million, thanks to her winning athletic record and many different sponsorships. Williams and her husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, could afford a home in the eight-digit range, but, instead, they live in a three-story, $5.1 million home in Beverly Hills.

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Located in Summit Estates, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Beverly Hills, Williams’ home is new, having been constructed in 2017. The 6,000-square-foot property has a lot of amenities packed in, including a wine cellar, games room, yoga and massage room, and massive chef’s kitchen.

Net Worth: $40 million*
Purchased For: $7 million*
Sq. Footage: 8,500-Square-Feet

Singer Demi Lovato has been through her ups and downs, and she has been in the headlines a lot since she left Disney to strike out on her own as a solo artist. Lovato has a net worth of $40 million, but she has been generous with her money over the years.

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When she made her first millions at age eighteen, she bought her parents a luxury West Coast condo before she set herself up in a house. Now, Lovato lives in a $7 million mansion in Studio City, Los Angeles, a neighborhood known for being quieter than other areas of the city.   

Net Worth: $2.6 billion*
Purchased For: $25 million*
Sq. Footage: Unknown

Evan Spiegel, with a net worth of $2.6 billion, is the youngest billionaire in the world. He co-founded Snap, Inc., the parent company of the popular social media site Snapchat, and he serves as the CEO, making around $2.094 million a year.

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In Los Angeles a few years back, he and his wife, supermodel Miranda Kerr, bought a $25 million home. But, that was just the beginning, as the power couple made headlines when it was revealed that, in August of 2022, they closed on a $120 million home in L.A. after a two-year-long waiting process. 

Net Worth: $400 million*
Purchased For: $1.22 million*
Sq. Footage: 5,300-Square-Feet 

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is one of the richest people to ever play the game, thanks not only to his high former salary but also to his smart business acumen. O’Neal owns a lot of property, including a surprisingly humble home in Carrollton, Texas.

Shaquille O’Nealm ©Amy Sussman/Getty Images | @dailymail/Pinterest

The European-inspired manor’s last listed price was $1.22 million, and it measures 5,300 square feet. It has five bedrooms and five bathrooms in total, as well as marble floors, polished wood paneling, a contemporary fireplace, and wall-sized windows. Shaq closed on the home in 2022, making it a recent, low-key addition to his property portfolio.  

Net Worth: $12 million*
Purchased For: Unknown
Sq. Footage: 1,000-Square-Feet 

Director, author, producer, and screenwriter Tom Shadyac is known for writing and directing some of the most popular contemporary comedies, including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Evan Almighty, Bruce Almighty, Liar, Liar, The Nutty Professor, Patch Adams, and more. The UCLA grad gained a net worth of $50 million as a result.

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Shadyac’s net worth is now $12 million, after he gave away most of his fortune after having a revelatory moment when he suffered a bike accident in 2007. According to Shadyac, the more he has “given up,” the wealthier he feels. He now lives in a 1,000-square-foot trailer in a Malibu Beach trailer park. 

Net Worth: $40 million*
Purchased For: $4.3 million*
Sq. Footage: 4,048-Square-Feet

Kristen Bell, an actress who has starred in hit movies and shows like Forgetting Sarah Marshall and The Good Place, lives in a $4.3 million L.A. home with her husband, comedian Dax Shepard, and their kids. The four-bedroom home is the perfect size for a small family, and it was designed by renowned architect Arthur R. Kelly.

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Designed in the English Revival style, this 4,048-square-foot pad needed a lot of renovations when Bell and Shepard first purchased it. The pair bought the home in 2017, and they only just moved in in the fall of 2022.  

Net Worth: $450 million*
Purchased For: $55,000* (House Next Door)
Sq. Footage: 3,400-Square-Feet

Jay Leno is one of television’s most successful talk show hosts. He lives in a Los Angels compound that comprises two estates. It appears that, rather than own a massive home, Leno would rather save his money for his famous car collection, which you can see on the show Jay Leno’s Garage.

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Leno purchased the property in 1987, and the first house was a five-bedroom property measuring 3,400 square feet. In the late nineties, after his career had reached its peak, Leno added another home, this one with a pool. Leno also bought the home next door to this L.A. compound in ’87 for $55,000.  

Net Worth: $3 million*
Purchased For: $1.29 million*
Sq. Footage: 1,034-Square-Feet 

When singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers released her first single, “Alaska,” in 2016, she became a mega-star in the blink of an eye. Since then, she’s released other hit songs like “Light On,” “Love You For A Long Time,” Fallingwater,” and more. The Pharrell-Williams-backed singer still keeps things humble, living in a 1,034-square-foot house in Echo Park, Los Angeles.

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The starter home is a far cry from other celebrity mansions, but it is humble and cute. Rogers bought the home in 2020, and it’s not necessarily what you’d expect from a Grammy-nominated, chart-topping artist. Rogers’ chic home is worth around $1.29 million, while the artist herself has a net worth of approximately $3 million.

Net Worth: $181.3 billion*
Purchased For: $45,000*
Sq. Footage: 800-900-Square-Feet

Elon Musk is a unique guy, to say the least. The eccentric Tesla founder has a net worth in the hundreds of billions, and he is easily one of the top ten richest people in the world. Musk has chosen to slowly get rid of his earthly possessions, including property, as he looks to the future. He hopes that future will entail future colonization of Mars.

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But, in the meantime, he has to live somewhere, and Musk says that he lives in a “very small” three-bedroom home in Boca Chica, South Texas. The $45,000 prefab property is only 800-900 square feet, and it is a far cry from the abodes of the world’s other mega-billionaires.  

Net Worth: $1 million*
Purchased For: $665,000*
Sq. Footage: 4,167-Square-Feet 

Running back Adrian Peterson is one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, and his career earnings are in the millions. He played college football in Oklahoma, breaking records before he went to the NFL. The football star is thirty-seven, but he hasn’t retired yet, recently signing a deal with the Tennessee Titans.

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Peterson owns a lot of properties, but this one might surprise you. He has held onto his five-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Minnesota. He bought it for $665,000 in 2007, and, at 4,167 square feet, it’s a small-ish size for a sports star. The house looks a lot like all the other properties in the suburbs, but Peterson has hung onto it, regardless.

Net Worth: $40 million*
Purchased For: $1.1 million*
Sq. Footage: Unknown

Football player and coach Deion Sanders had a long, successful career in professional sports before becoming a coach. Sanders has a net worth of $40 million, and he previously owned a massive, 112-acre estate in Texas called “Chateau Montclair.” When the property was auctioned off, it was the biggest home in the entire state.

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Sanders has downsized, leaving the palatial $14.5 million mega-mansion for a $1.1 million abode in Canton, Mississippi. It’s a far cry from the 29,122-square-foot estate he once lived in, but, really, who needs all that space?  

Net Worth: $1.5 million*
Purchased For: Unknown
Sq. Footage: Unknown

Tori Spelling, a businesswoman and actress who got her start in the nineties thanks to her time on Beverly Hills, 90210, owned a bungalow with her family that was both charming and surprisingly modest. There, she had her own little garden, in which she grew vegetables and fruits, and she even had a pet pig and chicken.

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Eventually, she moved out of the bungalow with her husband, actor Dean McDermott, and the pair now live in the Hidden Hills in a 5,980-square-foot property. It’s not clear how much the bungalow cost her, but the Santa Monica property, located in a gated community, was $3.7 million.   

Net Worth: $400 million*
Purchased For: $12 million*
Sq. Footage: 2,800-Square-Feet 

Mark Wahlberg, star of many blockbuster comedies, dramas, and thrillers, owns a lot of property. He has a net worth of around $400 million, thanks to his acting and business skills. The former rapper doesn’t just have mega-mansions, he owns apartments, too. In Toronto, Wahlberg purchased a condominium in Toronto, Canada for $12 million.

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Though steeply priced, the condo was only 2,800 square feet. Perhaps some of that massive price tag came from the fact that it had a lot of cool amenities, such as a wine cellar with twenty-one climate-controlled refrigerators, a tasting room, a private elevator and courtyard, and more. 

Net Worth: $80 million*
Purchased For: $1 million*
Sq. Footage: 1,279-Square-Feet 

Actor John Krasinski has come a long way since his time as Jim on The Office. Krasinski has gone on to star in movies and films like A Quiet Place, Jack Ryan, 13 Hours, Doctor Strange, and more. He and his wife, actress Emily Blunt, have been married since 2010, and they have two kids together, Violet and Hazel.

John Krasinski @hellomag/Pinterest

But, once upon a time, John was a regular bachelor, and he owned this 1,279-square-foot starter house. He lived there while filming The Office, and he bought the home for $1 million. When it was time to offload it, he sold it at a loss for $945,000. 

Net Worth: $8 million*
Purchased For: $56,000*
Sq. Footage: 1,528-Square-Feet 

Actor Elliott Page has starred in movies like Juno, The Umbrella Academy, Inception, Hard Candy, Flatliners, X-Men: The Last Stand, and more. He has been active in Hollywood since the late 1990s, raking in awards like an Oscar nomination, Emmy nominations, a Satellite, and two BAFTAs.

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Elliott has a net worth of $8 million, but he used to live in a rather humble house before buying his current $1.9 million pad. He lived in a 1,528-square-foot home, built in 1955, that was cute, yet very, very small. His current home, which was previously owned by tennis star Venus Williams, is far more “Hollywood.” 

Net Worth: $3 million*
Purchased For: $1.24 million*
Sq. Footage: 1,055-Square-Feet 

Aussie actress Alycia Debnam-Carey has starred in hit shows and movies like Fear The Walking Dead, The 100, Friend Request, Into the Storm, A Violent Separation, The Devil’s Hand, and more. Debnam-Carey is quickly becoming a “Scream Queen,” and she has a net worth of $3 million to prove it.

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Still, Debnam-Carey isn’t living in a mega-mansion. She owns a very cute, airy, chic home in Los Angeles that is priced at around $1.24 million. The 1,055-square-foot, Spanish-style property has two bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms. Built in the 1920s, this stylish cottage is just minutes from WeHo and Hollywood and all their trendy restaurants and shops.

Net Worth: $70 million*
Purchased For: $1.2 million*
Sq. Footage: 4,500-Square-Feet 

“If It Makes You Happy” singer Sheryl Crow has been rocking out since the nineties, and she has released over a dozen albums. The superstar singer has a net worth of $70 million, and she lives in a compound in the home of country music: Nashville, Tennessee.

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The home sits on fifty acres, and, though the main house isn’t huge, the compound has everything Crow needs, including a bar, recording studio, saloon, and horse stables. Crow chose the property because, as a “single mom,” she needed to be able to “go to work just down [her] driveway.” 

Net Worth: $90 million*
Purchased For: $780,000*
Sq. Footage: 2,167-Square-Feet 

Funnywoman Melissa McCarthy is an actress, producer, fashion designer, and writer, and she has a net worth of $90 million. McCarthy spent twenty years trying to break into show business before finding success, and her persistence has paid off handily.

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McCarthy lived in a chic, stylish, and rather unassuming bungalow in Los Angeles. It was built in the 1940s, and the actress paid $780,000 for it. She upgraded in 2020, as she and her husband, Ben Falcone, paid $2.4 million for a Valley Village home. They must have really loved the property, as they paid $200,000 above asking for it.

Net Worth: $25 million*
Purchased For: $1.91 million*
Sq. Footage: 3,600-Square-Feet

Movie star couple Peter Skarsgaard and Maggie Gyllenhaal live in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, known for being both stylish and down to earth. The four-bedroom brownstone cost $1.91 million when the pair bought it in the late 2000s, and it now has a value of around $4.59 million.

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Saarsgard said that the home is the perfect place in which to “curl up with a book,” while Gyllenhaal joked that there were “14 million fireplaces.” The 3,600-square-foot home (a lot of space for NYC!) certainly is the picturesque ideal of a cozy city cottage.

Net Worth: $100 million*
Purchased For: $13.5 million*
Sq. Footage: 4,000-Square-Feet 

In the West Village, home prices are sky-high. 4,000 square feet might be priced way lower in other areas, but, in Manhattan, that’ll cost you $13.5 million. That’s what Bradley Cooper paid for his home in the luxe area of New York City, but he got a lot for that price.

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The six-bedroom home has a lot of rustic, romantic details and a 1,100-square-foot garden, which is almost unheard of in the city. Wide-plank pine floors, exposed beams, and silver appliances add charm to this upscale townhouse. Cooper has a net worth of $100 million, but his home is surprisingly normal-looking for someone with that much money. 

Net Worth: $60 million*
Purchased For: $1.75 million*
Sq. Footage: 2,262-Square-Feet 

Before Meghan Markle became British tabloid fodder as the Duchess of Sussex, she was a regular actress in L.A. trying to make it. From 2011 to 2013, she rented this four-bedroom, colonial home in Los Angeles. Though not huge, the home was upscale, with marble countertops and sleek silver appliances.

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L.A. is known for its beautiful sunny days, and Markle was able to take advantage of that weather with the home’s spacious backyard. The Tudor-style, end-of-the-road home has a famous past, too, as it was once a secondary retreat for superstar singer Cher. 

Net Worth: $120 million*
Purchased For: $4.6 million*
Sq. Footage: 4,112-Square-Feet 

Believe it or not, it wasn’t until relatively recently, in 2021, that Rosie O’Donnell purchased a property in Hollywood. She bought her first Hollywood pad, a trendy, modern-esque farmhouse, for $4.6 million. Over the years, the comedienne has bought and sold dozens of homes across the East Coast, and this is her shot at moving West.

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The home has just over 4,000 square feet of living space, and it comes equipped with five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Though O’Donnell’s real estate investments haven’t always panned out (she lost $2 million in 2021 after two New York properties fell through), this Hollywood purchase has her feeling hopeful. 

Net Worth: $55 million*
Purchased For: $6.9 million*
Sq. Footage:4,000-Square-Feet 

Though Big Bang Theory star Simon Helberg would go on to list his Los Feliz home and move to a more lavish pad, the humble, stylish abode was a lot of fun while it lasted. He and his wife, Jocelyn, purchased the property in 2019, paying $6.9 million.

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The costs likely ended up being far higher than that, as they underwent extensive renovations to update this century-old house. Three years later, the pair listed the home for $9.875 million, hoping to cash in on the extensive modernizations they made to the two-story, stucco, and terracotta home. 

Net Worth: $85 million*
Purchased For: $4.9 million*
Sq. Footage:11,000-Square-Feet

Selena Gomez shelled out for a wild mansion in L.A. with a colorful history. The Encino, California property cost her $4.9 million, and it was once owned by rocker Tom Petty. The home was custom-made for Petty in 1989, and it measures more than 11,000 square feet (property prices are relatively cheaper in Encino).

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The home has ten bathrooms and six bedrooms, and it also has an in-home recording studio, as well as a wine cellar, gym, massage room, and beautiful outdoor pool. Gomez moved in recently, spending her time before that in a relatively smaller, more humble $2.8 million Studio City property.  

Net Worth: $55 million*
Purchased For: $5.25 million*
Sq. Footage: 9,700-Square-Feet 

Kyle Lowry, the breakout superstar of the Toronto Raptors, an NBA team, recently put his mansion in Toronto on the market for $5.3 million. Lowry was in the final year of his contract when he put the mansion up for sale, and this made many fans question his future with the Canadian city.

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The six-bedroom, ten-bathroom property is stacked with skylights, open windows, and natural lighting. It also is in one of the most stylish neighborhoods in Toronto, located in North York by Bayview Avenue. Features include an elevator, gourmet kitchen, media room, sauna, and, of course, extensive security.

Net Worth: $40 million*
Purchased For: $450,000*
Sq. Footage: 1,232-Square-Feet 

When Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall wanted to de-stress from the city, she’d often retire to a beachfront cottage in East Hampton. She bought it in 1998, the year she first appeared on the hit TV show.

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The cottage has an asking price of $3.25 million (it is the Hamptons, after all), which means Cattrall, who paid $450,000 for it, stands to make a lot of money on it. Cattrall said that the cottage was her oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, and it was a place where she could “decompress” and have her “privacy.” 

Net Worth: $120 million*
Purchased For: $23,000 per month*
Sq. Footage:1,641-Square-Feet 

Quentin Tarantino is one of the wealthiest directors alive, having been the brains behind movies like Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained, and Inglourious Basterds. He is married to Daniella Pick, an Israeli model, and the two reside in a stylish rental in Tel Aviv, Israel. The rental, which costs Tarantino $23,000 per month, is in Ramat Aviv Gimel, one of the city’s most upscale neighborhoods.

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Even for the Old North, this house is pretty spacious. The two-story home is among one of the most expensive rentals in the area, and Tarantino was inspired to live in Israel after visiting and having a “wonderful time.”

Net Worth: $40 million*
Purchased For: $2.75 million*
Sq. Footage: 3,500-Square-Feet 

Nicky Hilton, socialite, fashion designer, and sister to Paris Hilton, has a few properties, but it is her NoHo abode in New York City that is one of the most interesting. It is full of family heirlooms, such as chairs used by Lord and Lady Rothschild during the coronation of King Edward VII.

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The apartment is super-stylish, and it is the home of Hilton and her husband, James Rothschild. The pair also own a stately Georgian mansion in Brookhaven, and they paid $2.75 million for this four-acre property. That home is far different from her penthouse, as it is surrounded by oak and maple woodlands, rather than the hustle and bustle of NYC.

Net Worth: $5 million*
Purchased For: $1.5 million*
Sq. Footage: 2,475-Square-Feet 

In late 2018, Juliette Lewis, a Hollywood actress who has been a mainstay in the industry for decades, paid a relatively small sum of $1.5 million for a revamped, Spanish villa in the Hollywood Knolls neighborhood of the Hollywood Hills. Recently, she re-listed the modest, charming house for $1.8 million.

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The three-bedroom property was built in the 1950s, and it is full of light-filled living space. Lewis has a net worth in the millions, thanks to her career in Hollywood that started in 1987 with Home Fires. Compared to other celebrities’ homes, this Hollywood Knolls abode is quite humble.

Net Worth: $40 million*
Purchased For: $4 million*
Sq. Footage: 5,000-Square-Feet 

Cruella star Emma Stone has an expansive property portfolio, and she added to that when she bought a four-bedroom abode in Texas. The 1.2-acre estate contains 5,000 square feet of living space, and Stone bought it from one of Austin’s highest-profile commercial real estate moguls.

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The property’s last assessment put its value at $4 million, and the Oscar-winner quietly purchased the property in 2021 from C. Patrick Oles. Oles owns his own real estate company, and he is also one of the best-known political donors in Texas. Oles and his wife bought the home in 1997, ten years before Stone graced our screens for the first time.

Net Worth: $70 million*
Purchased For: $2.2 million*
Sq. Footage: 4,485-Square-Feet 

Comedian Tracy Morgan owned a six-bedroom home in Cresskill, New Jersey, and this property was both contemporary and comfortable. Constructed in the eighties, the 4,485-square-foot property sold in 2019 for $1.2 million. That was bad news for the 30 Rock star, as it meant he took a $1 million loss on the home.

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The home, which Morgan extensively renovated (meaning his $1 million loss may have been higher) was on the market for a year before it sold. Real estate prices in the area had been steadily declining for a while, so experts were not surprised when news of Morgan’s loss came about.

Net Worth: $35 million*
Purchased For: $3.25 million*
Sq. Footage: 3,771-Square-Feet 

Joseph Gordon Levitt, star of movies like Snowden and Don Jon, owned a 1940s ranch house in Los Angeles that was built by well-known architect Arthur W. Hawes. Later, it was renovated by another known architect, Paul Williams. The star actor paid $3.25 million for the 3,771-square-foot home when he purchased it in 2015.

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Unfortunately, when he went to sell the home in an off-market deal, he took a loss, as he sold it for $3.08 million. Though the loss is not as bad as it could be, declining housing prices in L.A. (and across America) are making this type of lopsided transaction more common, even for celebrities.

Net Worth: $60 million* (at time of passing)
Purchased For: $4.69 million*
Sq. Footage:4,452-Square-Feet 

Olivia Newton-John, sadly, passed away in 2022 at the age of seventy-three after battling with cancer for years. She suffered from a third cancer relapse, and she passed on, leaving behind a singing and acting legacy that will remain for decades to come.

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Newton-John leaves behind a colorful home in Santa Barbara, California, full of vibrant artwork, lamps, candles, and more personal touches. Near the Santa Ynez Valley, the Grease star bought the home in 2015 for $4.69 million. Built in 2008, the abode contained four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a total of 4,452 square feet of living space.

Net Worth: $82 million*
Purchased For: $1.8 million*
Sq. Footage: 8,000-Square-Feet 

8,000 square feet of living space would cost tens of millions in L.A., but, in Arizona, the price is surprisingly humble. Ryan Fitzpatrick’s massive, five-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Gilbert, Arizona, is priced at $1.8 million. The NFL quarterback’s home also has a pool, hot tub, and porch.

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The community is around forty-five minutes south of Phoenix, Arizona’s largest city. The QB is now retired, and his net worth is around $82 million. Fitzpatrick played seventeen seasons in the NFL, starting as a quarterback for nine different teams, a record in the league.

Net Worth: $40 million*
Purchased For: $3.4 million*
Sq. Footage: 5,871-Square-Feet 

Former TV star and current designer Lauren Conrad has, as you would expect, a few very stylish West Coast homes. One home, which she sold in 2017, provided breathtaking views of California’s Pacific Palisades, and the TV personality described it as a great place to “step away” from L.A. when she and her husband, Will Tell, are done for the day.

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The 5,871-square-foot home has five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms. Conrad sold the house in 2017 for $4.75 million, flipping the property and earning well over $1 million for it. Celebrities, Conrad among them, often buy and sell houses at the drop of a hat, often supplementing their media income with their portfolios.

Net Worth: $12 million*
Purchased For: $50,000*
Sq. Footage: 276-Square-Feet 

Matt Bonner, a forward for the San Antonio Spurs, stands at 6’10”, but he bought a house that is super-tiny. Literally, the home was featured on Tiny House Nation on FYI, and it measures just 276 square feet. The home was built by Zack Giffin and John Weisbarth, and Bonner has to duck just to walk around the miniature abode.

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Tiny House Nation was a series that ran for five seasons from 2014 to 2019, and it detailed the trend of home buyers downsizing to simple, tiny abodes. Bonner took that concept to the extreme, and his tiny house cost him just $50,000.

Net Worth: $10 million*
Purchased For: $40,000*
Sq. Footage: 1,420-Square-Feet 

Though she now lives in a palace, Kate Middleton’s childhood house doesn’t disappoint. Located in Oak Acres, Middleton’s parents, Carole and Mike, bought the two-bedroom house in 1980 for just $40,000. In 1982, they brought Kate home from the hospital, where she grew up in the stately brick home.

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Later, as she got older, Middleton moved to an apartment in London that her parents owned. She shared the Chelsea abode with her sister, and the London apartment was worth $1.5-$2 million, far more than the Oak Acres property. In 2011, Middleton’s childhood home was sold to a local schoolteacher in the area named Emma.

Net Worth: $3 million*
Purchased For: $1.4 million*
Sq. Footage: 1,600-Square-Feet 

Actress Rachel Skarsten is known for her roles in movies and shows like Batwoman, Birds of Prey, The Royal Nanny, Marry Me At Christmas, Timeless Love, and more. The actress purchased a Laurel Canyon cottage in 2017 for around $1.4 million.

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The 1,600-square-foot abode has a celebrity history to it, as it was owned previously by Rene Russo, Kurt Johnstad (the screenwriter of 300 and Atomic Blonde), and Jack Huston. Built back in the 1920s, this cottage sits on a hillside parcel of land, and it has two bedrooms and one bathroom. It’s the perfect starter home for a young Hollywood star.

Net Worth: $360 million*
Purchased For: $2.5 million*
Sq. Footage: 3,089-Square-Feet 

Cher, a legendary singer and actress, owns a lot of real estate around the world, including a home in Beverly Hills. Though it is not her primary residence, this home was, for a while, a comfy retreat for the Sonny & Cher star. The Tudor-style abode had four bedrooms, and it was nestled at the end of a private road.

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Cher bought the English-style home in 2013, and she put it on the market years later. Though quaint, the real jewel in Cher’s property empire is her Italian Renaissance mansion in Malibu, as that property is worth $40 million. 

Net Worth: $30 million*
Purchased For: $1.1 million*
Sq. Footage: 9,516-Square-Feet 

Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch put his waterfront mansion in Oahu, Hawaii on the market recently. The star paid $1.1 million for the beachfront, oceanside property, and he put it up for grabs for $5 million. The home is surrounded by tropics, and the land itself measures well over 9,000 square feet.

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Previously, Lynch had lived in a massive mansion in Point Richmond, California, though he listed that abode in 2021. His Hawaii retreat was built in 1960, and it is full of natural lighting. Though not a huge mansion, this home is the perfect place for anyone wanting to get away to the beach. 

Net Worth: $100 million*
Purchased For: $1.5 million*
Sq. Footage: 4,572-Square-Feet 

Actress Diane Keaton worked with Stephen Shadley, her longtime friend, and architect, to revitalize a Spanish-style home in Beverly Hills. That is her primary residence, but it is far from the only home owns. The star also has a $1.5 million abode in Barrio Viejo, a neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona.

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The Sonoran Row house is best described as “Desert Chic,” and the abode estate was built in the late 1800s. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and 4,572 square feet of living space, all decked out in a desert-esque style. The home is an idyllic escape from L.A. and NYC, two cities in which Keaton also owns property. 

Net Worth: $80 million*
Purchased For: $6 million* (Sale Price)
Sq. Footage: 3,820-Square-Feet

Pirates of the Caribbean and Love Actually star Kiera Knightly lived in a pretty standard NYC apartment for over seven years, even as her Hollywood fame (and net worth) ballooned. The square footage is pretty small for the $6 million price tag, though that’s what you can expect from the city’s crazy real estate prices.

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Located in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, Knightley’s apartment has two floors and 3,820 square feet of living space. It is designed with a modern flare, featuring geometric accents, a wooden staircase, and, of course, a lot of windows to overlook the sprawling city.

Net Worth: $45 million*
Purchased For: $1.9 million*
Sq. Footage: 1,873-Square-Feet

Journalist and television personality Meredith Viera might be from the East Coast (she grew up in Rhode Island), but she moved out to L.A. to start her career. She owns real estate there, purchasing a 1,873-square-foot property for $1.9 million. The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it is located on Macapa Drive.

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The TV personality owns quite a bit of real estate, including a home in Cape Cod (one of the most expensive neighborhoods in America). The Today host can definitely afford it, as she has a net worth of $45 million, and she made around $11 million in salary at one point.

Net Worth: $9 million*
Purchased For: $1.5 million* (List Price)
Sq. Footage: 4,800-Square-Feet 

Before she moved to L.A. to continue her award-winning career, Irish actress Saoirse Ronan was content to pursue tiny home living in Ireland. Her old seaside cottage, located in Dublin, was adorable, filled with wood, white, and airy living space.

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In 2020, Ronan bought another Irish property, this one a bit more expansive. She paid $650,000 for it, and for her money, she got to look over West Cork’s Roaring Water Bay. Though the cottage was originally up for grabs for $795,000, Ronan was able to knock over $100,000 off the price, no doubt through smart negotiation. 

Net Worth: $20 million*
Purchased For: $2.5 million*
Sq. Footage: 3,500-Square-Feet

Singer and Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd snapped up an interesting property recently in Topanga, California. The rocker paid $2.5 million for the home, which contains a giant treehouse and a yurt. The yurt consists of 800 square feet of space, and it can function as an office or studio.

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The main house, in which Boyd will no doubt display his impressive collection of crystals from around the world, has three bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home’s wraparound redwood decks overlook beautiful views of the Santa Monica Mountain Range. This Topanga home is definitely a perfect match for Boyd’s unique style. 

Net Worth: $6 million*
Purchased For: $500,000*
Sq. Footage: 2,825-Square-Feet 

Celebrity chef Michael Symon is quite the multi-hyphenate, as he is a restaurateur, author, and television presenter, in addition to being a world-class cook. The Iron Chef contestant has, largely, steered clear of Hollywood. He lived in Cleveland, Ohio in a $500,000 home with five bedrooms and a lush yard.

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He bought the property up for sale in 2017 for $549,900, meaning he stood to gain around $50K, assuming it sold at that price (the final sale price was undisclosed). The 2,825-square-foot property was the perfect suburban home, though, eventually, Symon had to relocate to his current pad in the Hamptons.

Net Worth: $20 million*
Purchased For: $1.4 million*
Sq. Footage: 4,155 square foot

Actress and fashion icon Zendaya purchased her first home in 2016 for $1.4 million—an impressive 4,155 square-foot mansion in Northridge investment. With a net worth of $15 million, she purchased a 3,500-square-foot property for $4 million In 2020 where she now resides.

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Zendaya’s choice to invest in a smaller, stylish property reflects her refined taste and appreciation for comfortable luxury. The modern residence boasts sleek design elements, sophisticated finishes, and an airy atmosphere. With its spacious rooms and contemporary amenities, the home provides a perfect sanctuary for relaxation and creativity. 

Net Worth: $30 million*
Purchased For: $240,000*
Sq. Footage: 1,208 square foot

Billie Eilish, the 19-year-old singer, and songwriter, despite her net worth of $30 million, continues to live in her parents’ modest Los Angeles home in the Highland Park neighborhood, California. The house purchased for $240,000 in 2001, holds sentimental value for Billie.

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Although Billie’s fame and fortune could afford her lavish residences, she chooses to stay and maintain her connection to her humble beginnings. Billie’s choice to stay connected to her humble beginnings showcases her grounded nature. She discreetly acquired a private and secure property, the Glendale Horse Ranch at the age of seventeen for $2.3 million dollars.

Net Worth: $45 million
Purchased For: $1.75 million
Sq. Footage: 1,144-square-foot

Shawn Mendes initially purchased his downtown Toronto penthouse condo for $1.75 million. The condo spans 1,144 square feet and features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The building was constructed in 2011, and Mendes became the owner of the unit.

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With a net worth of $45 million, Mendes’ new home in Los Angeles is a larger and more luxurious property. The house purchased for $4.6 million sits on a 6,200-square-foot lot, providing a generous living area, a private backyard, and a dedicated “privacy lounge” area. Shawn Mendes is currently residing in his new Los Angeles home.

Net Worth: $130 million
Purchased For: $3.5 million
Sq. Footage: 2,300 square feet

Despite his immense success, Harry Styles made his initial foray into the property market with a modest north London home, purchased in October 2012 for around $3.5 million (£3m). With four bedrooms and three bathrooms spread across 2,300 square feet, the property marked Harry’s first step onto the property ladder.

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As Harry embarked on his solo career in 2017, he turned his attention to the bustling city of New York. His search led him to a prestigious penthouse in the Tribeca neighborhood, which he acquired for approximately $8.7 million (£7.5m).

Net Worth: $25 million
Purchased For: $1.9 Million
Sq. Footage: 4,000 square feet

Singer Charlie Puth has made notable real estate acquisitions in Los Angeles. In 2016, he purchased a four-bedroom Mediterranean-style home in the Whitley Heights neighborhood of the Hollywood Hills for $1.9 million. This spacious property showcases city views, dark hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and an updated kitchen.

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Additionally, with a net worth of $25 million, Puth owns a stunning three-story residence in Beverly Hills, featuring five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and luxurious amenities such as a pool, spa, and open-beamed ceilings. Acquired for $2.67 million, it adds to Puth’s impressive real estate portfolio.

Net Worth: $15 million
Purchased For: $4.9 million
Sq. Footage: 6,710 square foot

Meghan Trainor, the renowned American singer, and songwriter, made significant real estate moves in Los Angeles. She sold her Toluca Lake home, a stunning property she lived in from 2016 to 2021, for $6 million. With a net worth of $15 million, Trainor then purchased a new home in Encino, CA, for $6.6 million in 2020.

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Her Encino estate features six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, multiple living rooms, and a spacious swimming pool with a waterslide. With over 9,900 square feet of luxury living space, the property offers the utmost privacy with a 10-foot security gate.

Net Worth: $300 million
Purchased For: $6.5 million
Sq. Footage: 11,746 square feet

Justin Bieber’s journey from his first modest home to his current luxurious residence is a testament to his changing fortunes. In 2012, Bieber purchased a small house in Calabasas, Southern California, for $6.5 million.

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Now, with a net worth of $300 million, Bieber resides in a magnificent mansion in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles, which he acquired in November 2019 for $8.5 million. This property, spanning 6,000 square feet, boasts a stunning split-level living space. The current residence represents a substantial upgrade in terms of size, style, and overall opulence compared to his previous home.

Net Worth: $180 million
Purchased For: $3.2 million
Sq. Footage: 4,074 square foot

Bruno Mars previously owned a stunning property in Studio City and Hollywood Hills West. The house, spanning 4,074 square feet, featured 11-foot-tall frosted-glass entry doors and retractable walls of glass. Sold for $3,347,500, the home had three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and notable amenities such as a sauna and a swimming pool.

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With a net worth of $180 million, Bruno Mars now resides in a magnificent residence in East Honolulu, purchased in 2012 for an estimated $3.5 million. This property boasts four bedrooms, ocean proximity, and a recording studio for Mars’ music projects.

Net Worth: $74 million
Purchased For: $1.3 million
Sq. Footage: 2,068 square feet

Kendall Jenner, the model and reality star, recently sold her first home—a two-bedroom condo in Beverly Hills—for $1.6 million. She purchased the property in 2014 at the age of 18. With a net worth of $74 million, Jenner has since upgraded to an $8.55 million Spanish-style house in Mulholland Estates, a gated community known for its security and celebrity residents like Christina Aguilera.

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The new property offers five bedrooms, six baths, a movie theater, a swimming pool, a spa, a tennis court, and more. This upscale residence provides Jenner with increased privacy and a safe haven away from the paparazzi.

Net Worth: $18 million
Purchased For: $900,000
Sq. Footage: 5,954-square-foot

Zion Williamson, the rising star of the New Orleans Pelicans, owns a $900,000 house in New Orleans. The 5,954-square-foot property, previously owned by NBA center Greg Monroe, features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a spacious closet.

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Situated in a country club, the house offers a great view and high ceilings suitable for Williamson’s height. Notably, the house also includes a Batman mural, reflecting Williamson’s fandom. With a net worth of $18 million, including endorsement deals and NBA paychecks, Williamson can afford such a luxurious lifestyle.

Net Worth: $65 million
Purchased For: $7 million
Sq. Footage: 4,100 square feet

Naomi Osaka, the pro tennis player, and four-time Grand Slam singles champion, bought her first home in Beverly Hills from pop star Nick Jonas for $7 million. The mansion spans 4,100 square feet and features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a master bathroom with a freestanding Agape Spoon tub, and an infinity pool with stunning views of the city.

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In early 2022, With a net worth of $65 million, Naomi Osaka purchased her second Los Angeles property, for $6.3 million. Located in the San Fernando Valley, the five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home spans 6,855 square feet.

Net Worth: $16 million
Purchased For: $250,000
Sq. Footage: 12,551 square foot

Simone Biles sold her childhood home, located in Oaks of Terranova West, Harris County, Spring Texas, in 2017 for $250,000. The house featured four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms and had a size of 12,551 square feet. Biles then upgraded to a $750,000 worth 4,000 square-foot house in Houston, Texas.

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With a net worth of $16 million, Biles is one of the highest-paid gymnasts in the world, and her earnings stem from her lucrative endorsement deals. Despite her success, the $250,000 home in Spring Texas remains a notable part of her journey.

Net Worth: $90 million
Purchased For: $3.3 million
Sq. Footage: 2,271.19 square feet

When it comes to Emma Watson’s property, the first big purchase that she made once she turned 18 and had full legal autonomy over her financials, was a luxury vacation chalet in Meribel, France.

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Emma Watson, the renowned actress, has purchased a London home for $3.3 million. With a net worth of $90 million, she maintains a private and minimalist lifestyle, keeping her personal life separate from her career. The property is located in the beautiful Canonbury Place neighborhood and features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two living rooms.

Net Worth: $55 million
Purchased For: $2.6 million
Sq. Footage: 2,900 square feet

Joe Jonas, with a net worth of $55 million, once resided in an extraordinary $17 million Miami mansion alongside his wife, Sophie Turner. This power couple recently decided to list their impressive property, which they purchased just over a year ago for $11 million. With a remarkable renovation and upgrade, they now have the opportunity to make a substantial profit on this luxurious estate.

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The Miami mansion offers a glimpse into the couple’s impeccable taste. With their keen eye for investment opportunities, it’s evident that Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have made smart choices in the real estate market.

Net Worth: $25 million
Purchased For: $1.7 million
Sq. Footage: 4,672 square feet

In 2015, Michael B. Jordan bought a house for his parents in Sherman Oak, California, featuring four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. In 2019, he purchased a three-bedroom mansion in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, characterized by wooden accents and modern stucco.

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In 2020, with a net worth of $25 million, Jordan acquired a farmhouse-style mansion in Encino, Los Angeles, with eight bedrooms. His houses reflect a consistent style of white walls, minimal furniture, and a connection to nature. Jordan’s real estate choices have evolved along with his success, but his preference for elegant and classy living spaces remains constant.

Net Worth: $15 million
Purchased For: $760,000
Sq. Footage: 500-square-foot

With a net worth of $15 million, Ansel Elgort recently purchased a loft apartment in Greenwich Village, New York City, for $10,000 above the asking price of $750,000. The 500-square-foot minimalistic apartment features one loft bed, one bathroom, and ample closet space. It has undergone recent renovations, including new paint, kitchen appliances, and a bathtub.

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The building offers amenities such as a laundry room, bike room, and storage room. While the apartment lacks outdoor space, the building has a common roof deck. The unique floor plan includes a spacious walk-in closet and a loft bed area.

Net Worth: $12 million
Purchased For: $3.4 million
Sq. Footage: 5,592-square feet

Chloë Grace Moretz, with a net worth of $12 million, purchased a stunning mansion in Studio City, CA for $3.4 million. The Spanish-style estate spans 5,592 square feet and features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, and a spacious master suite with a sitting room, fireplace, and walk-in closets.

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The backyard includes a pool, spa, waterfall, and an ideal spot for watching film scenes. This luxurious home sets the stage for memorable parties and serves as a serene haven for Moretz when she’s not busy with her acting career.

Net Worth: $24 million
Purchased For: $3.9 million
Sq. Footage: 15,989 square feet

Lily Collins, with a net worth of $24 million, once resided in a stunning home that showcased her success while still maintaining an element of affordability. Located in the beautiful city of Pasadena, California, Collins’ former residence boasted an impressive price tag of $3.9 million.

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Situated on a spacious plot of land spanning 15,989 square feet, the house itself encompassed 3,425 square feet of living space. It featured three bedrooms, three bathrooms, glass sliders, a family room, and a generous living room with a fireplace that seamlessly connected to the dining area.

Net Worth: $15 million
Purchased For: $2.01 million
Sq. Footage: 4,500 square feet

Bella Thorne, a singer, and actress, who has a net worth of $15 million, has listed her unique and vibrant home in Sherman Oaks, California, for $2.55 million dollars. The house, standing at 4,500 square feet, is filled with colorful accents and features five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

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It was built in 2016 and was last sold in the same year for $2.01 million, according to real estate records. After starting with only $200 in her bank account, she began earning substantial amounts of money through paid social media posts.

Net Worth: $15 million
Purchased For: $8 million
Sq. Footage: 9,000 square feet

Hailee Steinfeld, known for her successful career in singing and acting, resides in an impressive $8 million mansion in Encino, Los Angeles, California. The mansion, originally built in 2016, spans 9,000 square feet and boasts six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, two luxurious lounges with a fireplace and wet bar, a modern kitchen, a movie theater, a spacious living room, walk-in closets, and a rooftop terrace with a stunning view of the San Fernando Valley.

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The property also features a swimming pool, spa, and expansive green spaces. With a reported net worth of approximately $12 million, the cost of the mansion represents a significant investment for Steinfeld.

Net Worth: $18 million
Purchased For: $5.6 million
Sq. Footage: 6,484 square feet

Pop singer Madison Beer has sold her Los Angeles mansion in the upscale Encino area for $7 million. The modern farmhouse-style property spans 6,484 square feet and features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen, a dry bar, a zero-edge pool and spa, an in-ground trampoline, and a full-sized basketball court.

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The house also comes with a two-car garage and a sophisticated security system. Madison Beer, known for her successful music career and influential social media presence, released her debut album “Life Support” in 2021, which covers her struggle with mental health and past toxic relationships.

Net Worth: $1 billion
Purchased For: $665,800
Sq. Footage: 6,194 square feet

LeBron James, with a staggering net worth of $500 million, started his homeownership journey with a humble abode in Sharon Township. His first home, listed at $665,800, showcased his modesty despite his rising success. The 6,194-square-foot property, built in 2004, offered ample space with 15 rooms and 5.5 bathrooms, representing LeBron’s practicality.

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However, as his career and wealth soared, he made the decision to upgrade to a $37 million mansion in Beverly Hills. Interestingly, LeBron didn’t settle for an existing property but chose to demolish his new acquisition and build a customized home.

Net Worth: $10 million*
Purchased For: $1.4 million*
Sq. Footage: 2,600 square feet

With a reported net worth of $10 million, Keke Palmer purchased a house in Studio City, Los Angeles for $1.4 million in 2021. The house is described as a “beautiful Mediterranean home” with 2,600 square feet of space, three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 5,014-square-foot lot.

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The renovated interiors feature red-tinged hardwood floors and off-white walls. The property also includes a petite backyard space with terracing, a wooden patio with an outdoor fireplace, and a covered jacuzzi.

Net Worth: $20 million*
Purchased For: $1 million*
Sq. Footage: 2,764 square feet

Anna Kendrick purchased a Los Angeles home in 2012 for just over $1 million. The 1938-built property is located in the Beachwood Canyon area of the Hollywood Hills. Now, Kendrick is offering the renovated house for rent at $12,950 per month, aiming to generate passive income.

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Additionally, Anna Kendrick with a net worth of $20 million recently made a significant purchase of a Hollywood Hills residence for $6.9 million. The 4,884-square-foot estate was previously owned by Mila Kunis and more recently by Dominic Howard, the drummer of the band Muse.

Net Worth: $41 million*
Purchased For: $8 million*
Sq. Footage: 13,000 square feet

Monica Lewinsky, an emblematic figure of the late 1990s, has embarked on a remarkable new chapter of her life, and it comes in the form of an opulent $8 million, 13,000 square foot home. Nestled in an idyllic location in Sacramento, California, the residence showcases her resilience and reinvention beyond the infamous scandal. 

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Beyond its awe-inspiring proportions, the mansion radiates elegance, boasting meticulously designed interiors and state-of-the-art amenities. A testament to Lewinsky’s hard-earned success, this remarkable abode signifies her determination to move forward, emphasizing that life offers second chances and a chance to define one’s own narrative

Net Worth: $58.7 Billion*
Purchased For: Undisclosed 
Sq. Footage: 44,670-Square-Feet*

Ingvar Kamprad is the founder of IKEA, probably the world’s biggest name in interior design, so one would imagine he lives in a house full of lavish interiors itself – but that’s not true at all. When Kamprad passed away in early 2018, he was estimated to be the eighth-richest person in the world, and yet, his living habits continued to be simple till the end of his days. 

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Toward the end of his life, Kamprad moved back to Sweden, and his Switzerland home went up for sale – but not quite popularly. Despite being at a sale price of $4.6 million, Swiss media reported that the house was almost worthless due to its run-down condition. The IKEA founder was already well-known for his frugal lifestyle, but the state of his home surprised many, to say the least. 

Net Worth: $40 Million*
Purchased For: $2.5 Million*
Sq. Footage: 6,332-Square-Feet*

The Avatar actress wanted to build a home that could be a sanctuary for her three young kids. Her goal was to create a house that had no ‘kid-free’ spaces, so her kids could roam around the house without area restrictions while also simultaneously learning to be careful. 

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In addition to the practical aspect of it, Saldana mentioned that while it’s imperative for her and her husband, Marco Perego, to live among art, they never wanted to break the bank to achieve that look. The majority of the items in their home are either refurbished pieces or items they designed themselves. Saldana wants her kids to know that with the right attention and care, you can live really well, even on an affordable budget. 

Net Worth: Undisclosed
Purchased For: $750,000*
Sq. Footage: 400-Square-Feet*

The TreeHugger founder really hits the nail with what it means to live sustainably. While Graham Hill created his life of wealth by selling his tech start-up in the early 90s, he soon got over the idea of living lavishly. His main philosophy now is that you can live in a house with a smaller physical and ecological footprint without having to give up anything in functionality or beauty. 

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Everything in his apartment folds or unfolds to turn into something else, and that is how he manages to have eight different functional spaces in a tiny studio apartment. Hill is a very open advocate of his philosophy that lesser stuff can help you live a better life.

Net Worth: $93 Million*
Purchased For: $100,000*
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed

Eugene O’Neill moved to his ‘Tao House’ in Danville, California, in search of a peaceful place where he could focus on his writing amidst nature and quiet. The house was named so after his interest in Oriental philosophy, and his wife’s style, and the two interpreted the name to mean “the right way of life.”

Eugene O’Neill ©Alice Boughton /Wikimedia Commons | @natlparkservice/Pinterest

They planted multiple trees in the house and raised their own chickens on the property. By every definition, this house was the perfect symbol of living life among simpler things and connecting with nature. O’Neill completed five plays in this house and never wrote again once the family had to leave the place due to a myriad of personal issues, including O’Neill’s deteriorating health.

Net Worth: $5 Million*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: 1,200-Square-Feet*

Sarah Susanka is an architect widely known for her ‘Not So Big House’ philosophy, which entails houses that are smaller in size but better quality-wise. She emphasizes functionality and usability rather than the proportions of your home. The ideology is not just about living in a smaller house; it’s about not having a house as big as you thought you needed. Despite the smaller size, Susanka believes the home will feel bigger because of how it utilizes space. 

Sarah Susanka @regenerativerealestate @Houzz/Pinterest

Susanka has her own book series around the same name, which comprehensively details her ideas. She also follows these words in her own life, living in a 1,200 sq. feet home in North Carolina. She believes that her way of designing houses is what will give people the sense of home that they’re always searching for. 

Net Worth: $103 Billion*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed 

Carlos Slim is Mexico’s richest man, with investments spanning multiple sectors and a wealth portfolio he started building when he was only 11. Despite his massive success and revenue sources, Carlos is known for having a lifestyle unlike traditional billionaires, where he drives himself to work and eats home-cooked meals with his family.

Carlos Slim ©Carlos Tischler /Getty Images | @r/whereisthis/Reddit

His lack of living lavishly also extends to his home, which he has lived in for the past four decades. His house is quite simplistic yet charming, with bright colors on both the inside and the outside. Don’t get us wrong, the home is extremely elegant and tasteful, and accommodates the billionaire’s preferences of open spaces – yet, it doesn’t offer testimony to his vast wealth. 

Net Worth: Undisclosed
Purchased For: $3,927*
Sq. Footage: 540-Square-Feet*

Not only does Dale’s house respect the environment, but it also comes with an extremely cool name – The Hobbit House. On top of that, it looks straight out of a fantasy movie, and any of us would love to live in a house like this any day. Dale’s own net worth might not be disclosed, but his father had one reaching up to almost $9 million, which puts quite a bit of money in the younger Dale’s bank account as well.

Simon Dale @granddesigns7585/Youtube | @walesonline/Pinterest

Despite that wealth, he built his home along with his father-in-law and a couple of friends, and it was designed as a way to stay close to nature while also having a low environmental footprint. The group used simple tools to build the house, and the result was highly functional and pleasing to the eye.

Net Worth: Undisclosed 
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed

Van life and trailer living might have become popular on Instagram lately, but someone did it before it was even considered cool. Lloyd Kahn might not have been the one who started the tiny house movement, but he is quite an influential figure in advocating for it. 

Lloyd Kahn ©Mlillestol /Wikimedia Commons | ©Nicolás Boullosa/flickr

Kahn used to be the publisher of Shelter Publications, which is famous for books about living sustainably and building smaller homes. He has pushed people to reconsider traditional home structures and opt for alternative methods that are more affordable, environmentally friendly, and minimalist. His own home also checks all of those boxes!

Net Worth: $1 Million*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed

They say that travel truly changes the way one perceives the world, and it was really true in the case of Jedidah Jenkins, who started traveling the world on his bike back in 2013. Through his travels all over the place, Jenkins’ viewpoint on life changed quite a bit, and he settled on adopting a simpler life.

Jedidiah Jenkins ©jedidiahjenkins/Instagram

He has published a book called To Shake the Sleeping Self, detailing his traveling ventures and the things he has learned throughout his journey. Despite the success, Jenkins has resorted to living in a small, converted van, embracing a lifestyle of minimalism.  

Net Worth: $50.5 Billion*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed

Schwarz’s name is one of the biggest ones in the grocery industry. He might have inherited his family business from his father, but he began working on it quite early in his life and acquired much of the wealth he holds today through his own hard work. 

Dieter Schwarz @BILDblog /Twitter | ©PEKKA KARHUNEN/KLkauppalehti.fi

Despite being such a huge name in the public eye, many details of Schwarz’s life are not known to the public, which helps the billionaire maintain quite a low-key life. It is reported that he lives in a small house in Heilbronn, Germany, with his family, which he really cherishes. 

Net Worth: $14.4 Billion*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed

Jan Koum grew up in a small village in Ukraine and founded Whatsapp, the message-sharing app. He became a billionaire after he sold Whatsapp to Facebook, but that’s not the only financially wise decision he has made.

Jan Koum ©David Ramos /Getty Images | @mateohernandez2933/Youtube

While, ironically, there are quite limited public details about Jan Koum’s living situation, it is known that he resides in a house quite modest considering his billionaire status. Many billionaires on this list have valued their own privacy over being in the public eye, and Koum is no different. Hence, we can’t say for sure how much this costs or how big it is in size.

Net Worth: $10.7 Billion*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed

David Cheriton is a Stanford University professor who became a billionaire through smart early investments in companies such as Google. Cheriton might be the only billionaire in the world who’s also a full-time academic. Yet, whenever he occasionally decides to spend on himself, he refers to himself as being ‘spoiled.’ 

David Cheriton @Jude66699696 / Twitter | ©presidenthouse.org

Despite genuinely being a one-of-a-kind billionaire, Cheriton has maintained a simplistic lifestyle, residing in the same colonial-style home he bought over 35 years ago. Not only that but he is also known for saving his meals whenever he goes out to eat and for rarely ever taking vacations. The one time he did end up going to Maui, he really regretted spending all of that money on himself. 

Net Worth: $1.1 Billion*
Purchased For: $5.27 Million*
Sq. Footage: 4,000-Square-Feet*

Sara Blakely used $5,000 from her own pocket and transformed herself into a billionaire with her shapewear company called Spanx. She is highly regarded for being an advocate of women’s empowerment and the way her work has contributed to helping women is inspiring. 

Sara Blakely ©Gillian Zoe Segal /Wikimedia Commons | @urbansplatter/Pinterest

Her home might seem quite the estate to many at first glance, but it’s pretty modest considering the wealth she has amassed. Despite the affordability of it, her home is laced with the art and culture that Atlanta boasts, the city in which it is located.

Net Worth: $3.4 Billion*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed

Hostetter saw the potential of cable television when many others did not, and this intelligent thinking of his is what paid off in his financial career. He sold his venture, Continental Cablevision, for billions of dollars which gave a massive boost to his net worth. 

Amos Hostetter Jr. @ceoworldmagazine/Pinterest | ©virtualglobetrotting.com

Not much is known about his private life, but he and his wife lived in a small home in Massachusetts, and the two lead quite a modest lifestyle despite their billionaire status. 

Net Worth: $160 Million*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: 6,500-Square-Feet*

Miley Cyrus is one of the most well-known former Disney stars, who is extremely famous for her eccentric and unique style. While her music sets her apart from the rest of the industry, the Hannah Montana star also gets many eyes on her due to her eclectic fashion choices. But those are not the only ways that she expresses herself.

Miley Cyrus ©Steve Granitz /Getty Images | @TMZ_News/Pinterest

Cyrus is quite an outspoken animal rights activist, along with being a pescatarian herself. Not only that, but she has often advocated for being environmentally-friendly and follows that philosophy in the homes that she chooses to live in. 

Net Worth: $1.2 Billion*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed

Guy Laliberté owns luxurious and stylish homes in a bunch of different locations like Ibiza, Hawaii, and French Polynesia. It’s not uncommon for a billionaire to own multiple luxury properties all over the world; after all, real estate is considered one of the best investments in the world, and if there’s anyone who can make the most out of it, it’s those with billions in their bank account.

Guy Laliberté © Ethan Miller/Getty Images | ©virtualglobetrotting.com

Despite owning a vast property portfolio, the billionaire himself resides in a small home on a private island in Quebec. He describes this home as a humble and simple living space where he tends to feel more connected to nature. 

Net Worth: $119 Billion*
Purchased For: $124 Million*
Sq. Footage: 66,000-Square-Feet

We know what you’re thinking; that doesn’t sound like a small home. It might not be small for everyone else, but for Bill Gates, his $124 million mansion is barely 0.1% of his total wealth, which puts into perspective why this home gets to be characterized as small.

Bill and Melinda Gates ©fotopress /Getty Images | @vcasasdemadera/Pinterest

The extravagant home even has a name of its own – it’s called Xanadu 2.0, after the fictional home of Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane. It took around seven years to build this property, and it balances both nature and technology. While the house is surrounded by natural settings on the outside, the inside is brimming with high-tech details – as would be fitting for the founder of Microsoft. 

Net Worth: $94.5 Billion*
Purchased For: $3.5 Million*
Sq. Footage: 7,500-Square-Feet*

Michael Bloomberg is well-known for buying multiple properties, especially apartments, and condos, and yet the one he resides in himself seems to be relatively modest. Bloomberg’s spokesperson has told the media that other members of Bloomberg’s family, such as kids and grandkids, live in the properties that he doesn’t inhabit himself.

Michael Bloomberg ©Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images | @cityrealty/Pinterest

It’s also no secret that during his tenure as mayor, Bloomberg chose to stay on personal property. While he does spend some time in his other properties, his main home is the one in Manhattan, where he resides permanently.

Net Worth: $150 Million*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed

Full disclosure, Johnny Depp has a bunch of houses scattered all over the place, as is fitting for any big star. Yet, he continues to express his fascination with tiny homes and living life minimally.

Johnny Depp ©Samir Hussein/Getty Images | @countryliving /Pinterest

The tiny home movement is not new; it emerged back in the early 2000s as people moved to an understanding of their ecological footprint and how it was damaging the earth. Over the years, the movement has gathered great followers, and big stars like Depp have been engulfed in its philosophies.

Net Worth: $2.8 Billion*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed

Some people never forget their humble beginnings, and billionaire entrepreneur DeJoria is one of them. He essentially came from a lifestyle of being homeless, and he hasn’t forgotten that despite the wealth he has managed to garner over the years. 

John Paul DeJoria ©Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons | @Gage Skidmore/Pinterest

Not just that but DeJoria lives a life where he continuously gives back to the homeless population in his area of Austin and tries to make their lives better than his was when he was in their shoes. DeJoria has donated over millions of dollars to the homeless community in Austin. 

Net Worth: $19.1 Billion*
Purchased For: $150 Million*
Sq. Footage: 13,510-Square-Feet*

Dalio’s home is another example of a billionaire whose home and its price look relatively modest in front of the wealth that he has amassed. Ray Dalio has been utterly successful as the founder of Bridgewater Associates, a company that has continued to take quite a hands-on approach.

Ray Dalio ©Web Summit /Wikimedia Commons | @sophia971922/Pinterest

Despite his wealth and popularity, Dalio believes personal growth and meaningful connections hold far more value than material possessions ever could, and that is the motto that he lives by.

Net Worth: $200 Million*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed 

The actual square feet area of this home might be undisclosed, but the fact that it is an antique train carriage is quite telling of how expansive it could be. Ed Sheeran is known for his frugality and down-to-earth personality, which makes him so beloved in the eyes of so many fans.

Ed Sheeran ©Arturo Holmes /Getty Images | @sophia971922/Pinterest

Sheeran, along with his wife, bought this train carriage in 2021, and it is the perfect example of a tiny home. It is far less flashy than the other properties that Sheeran invested in before, which really showcases that the couple is moving towards downsizing their home in terms of size and affordability, as is the main principle of the tiny house movement.

Net Worth: $250 Million*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: 3000-Square-Feet*

Quite similar to her character in Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus prefers to live a simpler life and resides in a modest beach house in California. Despite being one of the most well-paid women in comedy, Dreyfus has chosen not to indulge in a lavish lifestyle and rather invest in simpler things that truly work to bring her joy.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus ©Rob Kim/Getty Images | © wealthypeeps.com

She also considers herself an environmentalist and hence, hired David Hertz, a well-known green architect, to revamp her beach house in a more environmentally-friendly manner. The home produces much of its own energy and features a number of eco-friendly items such as solar panels and hardwood flooring. 

Net Worth: $40 Million*
Purchased For: Undisclosed
Sq. Footage: Undisclosed

Dax Shepard might have had extensive arguments with his wife Kristen Bell over the placement of their La-Z-Boy but they do really agree on one thing: the importance of living in a smaller home. 

Dax Shepard ©Jason Bollenbacher /Getty Image | @apttherapy/Pinterest

The pair has opted for a more modest residence and has really emphasized the importance of living in a financially responsible way while managing to reduce their own ecological footprint. We love when celebrity couples make decisions like these together!

Net Worth: $75 Million*
Purchased For: $14 Million*
Sq. Footage: 7,351-Square-Feet*

Mila Kunis, along with her husband Ashton Kutcher, built her home like her very own passion project. The two focused on creating a modest space which had sustainability at its heart and core. 

Mila Kunis ©Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images | ©r/RoomPorn/Reddit

The pair has put in a lot of work to develop their own farm on the property, something that came very much in handy once the COVID-19 pandemic hit. When one pictures celebrities as big as Kunis and Kutcher, it becomes a little difficult to think of them as planting their own little vegetable garden but these two carried this project out with immense dedication and might we mention, success as well!