Luxury real estate goes beyond the number of zeros on a listing’s price tag. While price is a strong indicator of the quality of prestigious homes and mansions for sale, it is also relative. For example, while one of the most expensive homes in Manhattan is listed at $250 million, in Nebraska it stands at a mere $2.6 million. But it’s what is behind those listings’ price tags that really matters. Intricacies like million-dollar home must-haves, and with that the new meaning of luxury.
No longer limited to landed estates, gilded salons, or polo-ponies, today’s luxury real estate is expansive and includes diversity in lifestyle, passions, pursuits, and preferences. According to Meghan Barry, President of LuxuryRealEstate.com, “There was a time when luxury was synonymous with all things opulent; luxury real estate meant grand in size and grand in price.”
However, true luxury is an experience translated into something elevating and indulgent, yet comforting, timeless, and fundamental. “It is not just a monetary figure — it’s all encompassing, individual in nature, driven by passion and the ability to partake in experiences that evoke an emotional connection of job, happiness, and appreciation,” shares Michael Altneu, VP of Coldwell Banker Global Luxury.
Unique Homes Magazine is proud to present our annual guide to the epitome of America’s luxury real estate.
From $1.5 million for an equestrian property and custom-built farmhouse in North Dakota to a $250 million penthouse above Central Park in Manhattan, below is our state-by-state tour of the 20 most expensive homes in each state in 2023.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Haven’t had your fill of luxury homes and mansions for sale yet? Not to despair.
We are happy to share with you the $50 Million Club.
Here, we have gathered the county’s luxury listings of 2023 that have a price tag of $50 million and above.
Like beauty, each individual’s perception is singular. “A luxury home means so many different things to different people and, more often than not, it’s not necessarily determined by price point,” explains Christy Budnick, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “Quite often what makes a luxury home is defined by access to favorite activities and pastimes, amenities the home offers, as well as its geographical location, which may place you in the center of a bustling city, or a remote destination in a calm, serene setting.”
Since Unique Home’s edition of Ultimate Homes, New York, California, and Florida have dominated the top category nationally.
Today, these three states remain epicenters for the high-end. Few places exemplify real estate at the highest price points more than New York. Manhattan and the Hamptons are perceived as global focal points. Consistently home to the most expensive residences in the country, Manhattan often establishes benchmarks for price, architecture, and design, although extraordinary homes can be found nationwide.
Unique Homes brings together all of the pillars of luxury real estate on a global level. From historic homes to modern masterpieces, all can be found within our large network of elite realty agents.
