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Time of India
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- Time of India
Inside Taylor Swift's multimillion-dollar real estate empire: How she turned music fame into a massive coast-to-coast portfolio of luxury homes
Taylor Swift is not only a global pop sensation but also a savvy real estate investor. With a portfolio spanning eight luxurious homes across four states, Swift has crafted an impressive real estate empire valued at over $150 million. As of 2025, the 35-year-old superstar's net worth tops $1.1 billion, reflecting her dominance in both music and property investment. From her humble beginnings in Pennsylvania to owning some of the most exclusive estates in the US, Swift's journey in real estate mirrors her rise to superstardom. This article explores the details of her diverse property holdings, ongoing renovations, and what her real estate choices reveal about her lifestyle and future plans. Taylor Swift's first real estate investment : The story behind her Nashville debut home Taylor Swift's real estate story began early, rooted in her move to Nashville, Tennessee. Raised in Pennsylvania, Swift's family moved from a Christmas tree farm to a Georgian Colonial home in Wyomissing. Her passion for music blossomed in that setting, eventually prompting her to convince her parents to relocate to Nashville when she was 14. In 2009, Swift made her first official real estate purchase — a condo in Nashville located in the Adelicia building's Music Row district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo This 3,240-square-foot property marked her initial step into property ownership, with interiors she personally styled in a whimsical, shabby-chic aesthetic. The condo's industrial design with floor-to-ceiling windows perfectly reflected her youthful creativity at the time. Taylor Swift's expanding real estate portfolio Over the years, Swift's real estate empire has expanded dramatically. She now owns eight properties across four states, including New York, Rhode Island, California, and Tennessee. These properties vary from historic mansions to modern penthouses and seaside estates, demonstrating her eclectic taste and eye for high-value investments. As reported by Elle Decor, despite recent setbacks — such as a fire in her Manhattan penthouse and ongoing renovations in several properties — Swift continues to invest heavily in her real estate holdings. Her latest project involves a $1.7 million expansion of her Rhode Island beach estate, adding a luxurious bedroom suite that hints at personal life changes, possibly inspired by her public relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. Taylor Swift's most notable properties Watch Hill Seaside Estate, Rhode Island Source: Elle Decor This sprawling 12,000-square-foot beach mansion sits on the highest point of Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The estate is famous for hosting Swift's exclusive A-list Independence Day parties and inspired her hit song 'The Last Great American Dynasty,' based on its former owner, Rebekah Harkness. With seven bedrooms, eight fireplaces, a grand pool, and 700 feet of shoreline views, the property epitomizes luxury coastal living. Currently, Swift is investing $1.7 million to add a 16-by-24-foot bedroom suite and enhanced bathrooms, alongside a full kitchen renovation—signaling her commitment to upgrading this historic retreat. West Village Apartment, New York City Source: Elle Decor Swift rented this elegant 1870 brick townhouse in NYC's West Village during renovations of her TriBeCa loft. Known famously as the inspiration for her song lyric 'I rent a place on Cornelia Street,' this home boasts four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and an indoor pool. The residence features luxurious details like double-height ceilings, antique Parisian brickwork, and exquisite chandeliers, merging old-world charm with modern sophistication. It's currently listed for $17.9 million or available for rent at $45,000 per month, making it one of her pricier New York addresses. TriBeCa Penthouse, New York City Source: Elle Decor Arguably the crown jewel of Swift's portfolio, her TriBeCa penthouse is a massive duplex created by combining two adjacent units. Purchased from Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson in 2014, the home includes 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a billiards room, and a sweeping staircase. A recent fire in this apartment was quickly contained, thanks to Swift's quick thinking after a candle accidentally ignited a blaze in the early hours. Despite this incident, the penthouse remains a symbol of her New York real estate dominance. Adjacent TriBeCa Townhouse, New York City Source: Elle Decor Following the penthouse acquisition, Swift expanded her footprint by buying a fully renovated century-old townhouse next door. This $18 million property boasts a home theater, gym, guest suite, and private terrace, designed by renowned architect Leopoldo Rosati. This horizontal expansion reflects Swift's strategy of consolidating properties to create a vast, personalized urban estate in one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods. TriBeCa New York Condo Expansion Source: Elle Decor In 2018, Swift further increased her real estate stake in TriBeCa by purchasing another 3,500-square-foot loft for $9.75 million on the second floor of the same building. This space adds three bedrooms to her New York holdings, underlining her continuous investment in the area. Beverly Hills Historic Mansion, Los Angeles Source: Elle Decor Swift's 1934 Beverly Hills estate, purchased in 2015, was originally owned by film producer Samuel Goldwyn. Covering nearly 11,000 square feet, the property is undergoing meticulous restoration to become a historic landmark. Swift's choice to preserve this mansion shows her appreciation for Hollywood's golden era and commitment to maintaining architectural heritage. Midcentury Modern Home, Beverly Hills Source: Elle Decor Though sold in 2018, Swift previously owned a stunning midcentury modern ranch-style home in Beverly Hills, characterized by white beamed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and a climate-controlled 1,000-bottle wine cellar. The home's airy design and scenic hillside location highlighted Swift's affinity for classic Hollywood style during her time in LA. Greek Revival Estate, Nashville Source: Elle Decor In 2011, Swift purchased a sprawling Greek Revival estate called Northumberland in Nashville, reaffirming her connection to her roots. The 5,600-square-foot main house features vaulted ceilings, herringbone floors, and marble fireplaces, complemented by a 2,000-square-foot guesthouse. This estate perfectly blends Southern charm with grandeur, providing a tranquil retreat from her busy life. Music Row Penthouse, Nashville Source: Elle Decor Swift's first real estate purchase in 2009, this 3,240-square-foot condo in Nashville's Adelicia building features industrial-style design with massive windows and an open floor plan. Swift's personal touch gave the space a 'whimsically girlie' vibe, echoing themes from her early career. Also Read | Mark Zuckerberg's property expansion in Palo Alto: Inside the $110M estate featuring his wife's statue, private school, and hidden bunkers
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This $3.2 Million L.A. Home Was Once Owned by the Mayor Who Brought the Dodgers to Town
This striking Georgian Colonial home oozes with classy sex appeal from the outset—starting with the colorful pop of its bright red façade, continuing on to a fully restored 1950s O'Keefe and Merritt range in the butter-yellow kitchen, and ending with an enchanting backyard that looks like it came straight out of a storybook. Acquired by a successful entertainment industry couple 26 years ago, the place has since been meticulously restored and updated. Now it's back on the market on one of the best streets in the historic Windsor Square neighborhood of Los Angeles, asking a dash under $3.2 million. The listing is held by Joe Lupariello Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. More from Robb Report One of the Glen Grant's Oldest Whiskies Is Now Available in the U.S. You Can Make Your Own Wine at This $55 Million Vineyard Compound in Northern California This New All-Electric Concept Bike Revives a Minimalist Motorcycle From 1899 Former Disney executive Kevin Brockman and his screenwriter partner Dan Berendsen doled out a mere $680,000 back in 1999 for the century-old house, which was originally built in 1920 and owned at one time by the late 36th mayor of L.A., Norris Poulson, who is probably most remembered for bringing the Brooklyn Dodgers to L.A. and leading the construction of LAX during his time in office from 1953 to 1961. Nestled on less than a quarter of an acre just blocks away from the shops and restaurants of Larchmont Village, the structure's stately red brick façade is accented by a portico-topped front door and a trio of dormer windows. Once inside, three bedrooms and an equal number of baths are spread across a little more than 3,000 square feet of colorful living space on two levels boasting the original hardwood floors, custom millwork and moldings, plaster walls, glass doorknobs, and vintage light fixtures. New sound and security systems have also been added to the mix. Standing out upon entry is a black-and-white checkerboard foyer, which has a space beneath the stairs that's been converted into a wine closet. A fireside living room opens to a cozy den with a fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves and French-style sliding doors spilling outside, while a formal dining room connects to a kitchen that, along with the antique range, is equipped with soapstone countertops, a farmhouse-style sink, and an accompanying breakfast nook. Other highlights include an upstairs primary bedroom sporting dual walk-in closets and a bath outfitted with a double console sink, a spa tub, and a separate shower. Elsewhere on this level are two guest bedrooms that share a bath, plus a sprawling balcony/deck area that has a spiral staircase leading down to a charming hedge-lined backyard hosting a network of brick terraces, as well as a pool and spa. An adjacent two-car garage with a vaulted ceiling is currently being used as a flex space/family of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Worcester County Wonders: Asa Waters Mansion, the jewel of Millbury
MILLBURY — His goal was to build the "stateliest residence" in the country, complete with hard pine from the American South, marble from Italy, mahogany from Central America and bricks from Baltimore. It took more than two years to collect the materials, but in 1826 Asa Waters II succeeded and the construction of his own mansion on Elm Street began. Today, the property is described as "the finest example of Georgian Colonial style in the country" by the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission, next year the mansion will celebrate its 200th birthday. "I remember we had a student from the University of California, Berkeley, who was visiting a friend studying at Northeastern, he took the train out to Grafton, took a cab to us, and when he got here, he bent down and touched the crown molding," said Dennis Hill, vice chair of the Asa Waters Task Force. "He just couldn't believe it was still there." Hill wears many hats when it comes to the mansion and knows the building down to its bricks and bones. After all, it was his aunt, Diana Hill, that was instrumental in saving the property from the wrecking ball in the 1990s. But before the property fell in disrepair, the mansion in the 1830s wasn't just a place to live for the Waters family — it was a statement of their prosperity and the success of the Waters business empire, the Waters & Co. Armory. "The Waters family and their place in American history really doesn't get enough recognition," said Selectman Chris Naff, who also is chairman of the Task Force. Waters and his brother Elijah opened the armory in 1808, but their partnership was short-lived. Elijah died suddenly in 1814, leaving the business upon the shoulders of Asa. Despite the pressure, he managed to patent several gun-manufacturing inventions and eventually landed a profitable contract with the United States government and made weapons for the War of 1812. After the contracts came to an abrupt halt, Waters pivoted and went into textiles. After his death in 1841, Waters left the home to his only son of eight children, Asa Holman Waters III, who carried his father and grandfather's name as an avid abolitionist. His close connection and membership with the abolitionist Free Soil Party has led to several rumors the mansion may have once been a part of the Underground Railroad. "There is a lot of documentation and a lot of hearsay," Naff said, explaining the most popular rumor among locals is the existence of a tunnel between the mansion and the Torrey house across the street. "When they put a sewer system in town, the entire community was out in the front yard to see the so-called tunnels," Hill said, adding there have been no traces of any tunnel system discovered anywhere on the property. Asa Holman Waters II's daughter, Susan Holman Waters, named for her mother, went on to marry Samuel Davenport Torrey and had two daughters, Delia and Louisa. The Torrey family built an opulent home across the street from the mansion, which still stands today. Louisa would go on to marry a lawyer in Ohio and have five children, including future U.S. President William Howard Taft. Taft visited Millbury throughout his life, including a visit during his presidency in 1910, during which he stayed at the Torrey home. In 1929, the mansion was purchased by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester until the 1970s when the town of Millbury obtained the property. During this time, the diocese didn't do much to renovate or modernize the building, other than update some of the plumbing for the nuns living on the upper floors. Because of this, much of the building remains in a semioriginal state. On the upper floors, there are holes in the walls from where the town simply drilled and ran wires, Hill said, adding there wasn't a lot of thought put into preserving anything. "There was a black porcelain toilet, bath and sink here," Hill said as we opened a small door connecting two bedrooms. "The town just took a sledgehammer to it, it's just such a shame, especially because the bathroom fittings were smaller, meant for the children of the home." By the mid-1990s, the mansion had fallen into complete disrepair and the town suggested tearing down the property. The idea frustrated local residents, including local teacher and Hill's aunt Diana. "It was one of her students that wrote a letter to the governor, that's what really got the ball rolling," Hill said. It was then both the Asa Waters Task Force and later the Friends of the Asa Waters Mansion preservation society were created. "Some of the people who created the task force are still involved today," Hill said. The restoration process has been ongoing for more than 30 years, Hill said. Several original items from the Waters family have been discovered and brought back to life over the years, including a number of black chestnut doors and fireplace mantles that the family took with them after selling the home to the diocese. Some of the Waters descendants are still around and in contact with the task force. In the last several years, the mansion has been gifted an oil portrait of Waters III, which was found in the Florida attic of a relative. "The original piano is actually in Quincy," Hill said with a laugh, explaining it's in the care of the John Quincy Adams Birthplace. "We've asked for it back, but they won't give it to us." Hill has also acquired chestnut timbers and beams from the nearby Turgeon Funeral Home when it announced the building would be demolished. "We really wanted the original glass from the funeral home, but it was too small," Hill said, adding any time any original materials can be obtained, he does his best to bring them back to the mansion. What's more, he obtained several letters on eBay, detailing the inventory of the furniture and decor in every single room of the home, which has made it easy to recreate the 1830s down to the positioning of every armchair. In the letters, Mrs. Waters also described the grounds in great detail, down to when the strawberries were ripe for eating. Then there is the color of the home, Hill said the task force worked with a company in Pennsylvania that used black-and-white photos of the original home to reveal the original color of the paint. "We wanted to go back to the most original color of paint," Naff said. "It ended up being this dirty, yellowish white. "Then the company wanted to retest the color and thank goodness they did," Naff continued. "It turned out to be a really nice white, it's called 'snowfall.' Our version is tricked out of course but this is the original color." Waters' original dream of the mansion continues, even in 2025, as a venue for celebrations such as weddings, reunions and most recently a place to take prom pictures ahead of hitting the dance floor. The original home was designed to entertain, with several large rooms for guests to congregate and a ballroom located on the second floor. "The Waters family big tradition was Christmas," said Naff. "So we've continued that tradition here with the Christmas Festival of Lights. The Waters family were really the first to celebrate Christmas in a public way. They threw an annual Christmas Ball and now in our own way we are carrying on the tradition." The mansion is a focal point in the holiday event, hosting Mr. and Mrs. Claus for photographs and family fun. Waters II is said to have died during one of these epic holiday events, retiring to his bedroom while guests were still enjoying themselves. His last words were said to be "I'm leaving this room to go to the room above," before passing away in his sleep. Strolling along the property today, an original 200-year-old gold-leaf chandelier hangs over the heads of visitors. It is easy to imagine the likes of Abby Kelley Foster or Alexander Graham Bell sipping a cocktail in one of these opulent rooms. "I remember coming here on a school trip in 1998," Naff said. "A lot of us who grew up here had very early exposure to when the construction and restoration process had just begun." Naff said when his mother was growing up in Millbury, she didn't have the same opportunity to tour the home or grounds. "You should have seen it," Hill said. "There were so many trees you couldn't see the house and the paint looked like alligator skin, it was peeling so badly." "This place represents multiple touchstones for multiple generation," said Traci Parath, executive director of the mansion. "We had a couple come in just a couple weekends ago for a tea party," she said. "Turns out they were married here 40 years ago and wanted to recreate some of their wedding photos." The mansion is already taking bookings for the property in 2027, including weddings and quite a surge in corporate events. Parath said it's been a thrilling experience to welcome people from all walks of life, with different traditions, serving everything from barbecue to lobster and filet mignon. Parath has lived in the community for about three decades and said her hope is to "share the mansion in a way it's never been shared before." T&G engagement editor Sarah Barnacle is getting to know Central Mass. by exploring some of the best places to go and things to do in Worcester County. If you have an idea or suggestion, please email sbarnacle@ This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Worcester County Wonders: Asa Waters Mansion, the jewel of Millbury
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
These historic Shorewood homes sold for more than $1 million last month. They're all near Lake Michigan
The housing market in Shorewood is "very competitive," according to market analysis from real estate brokerage Redfin. The median home price in Shorewood was up 49% year over year in February, reaching $625,000, according to Redfin's market data. Here's a look at three Shorewood homes near the Lake Michigan that sold for seven figures last month: This French Colonial home, in the 2500 block of East Lake Bluff Boulevard, sold for $1.36 million on March 31. The home is just shy of 4,500 square feet, with four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. It was built in 1918. The home features a forming living room with a fireplace and crown molding, according to the listing. This four-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, in the 3500 block of North Shepard Avenue, sold for $1,115,000 on March 7. The home is a Mediterranean-style Colonial, according to historic property records, and was built in 1921, according to the listing. Inside, many traditional design features — including a grand foyer with leaded glass doors — are still intact. This lakefront Georgian Colonial, built in 1917, sold for $2,225,000 on March 28. The home was designed by Milwaukee architect Herman Buemming. It spans nearly 10,000 square feet — with six bedrooms and six bathrooms — and sits on a 1.16-acre lot in the 4400 block of North Lake Drive. The backyard features a multi-level patio and a "tea room" article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: These historic Shorewood homes sold for more than $1 million in March
