Quick Answer: The Hamptons host over 100 celebrity and billionaire estates, concentrated in East Hampton (Georgica Pond, Further Lane, Lily Pond Lane) and Southampton (Meadow Lane, Gin Lane). The most expensive celebrity Hamptons home is Barry Rosenstein’s $147 million Further Lane compound. Recent high-profile purchases include Beyoncé & Jay-Z’s $25 million Georgica estate and Tom Ford’s $52 million acquisition of “Lasata,” the Jackie Kennedy family compound.

Every summer, the Hamptons transform into an outdoor living room for America’s wealthiest and most famous. Behind the hedgerows of Southampton and East Hampton, neighbors might include hedge fund billionaires, A-list actors, music moguls, and media titans.

Social Life Magazine has tracked celebrity Hamptons real estate for over two decades. This guide reveals who owns what, what they paid, and why certain addresses command prices that rival Manhattan’s most exclusive penthouses.

$147M
Record Hamptons Sale
$115M
2025 Top Sale
100+
Celebrity Estates
5 miles
Meadow Lane “Billionaires Row”

Billionaire Row: Meadow Lane, Southampton

Meadow Lane stretches five miles along Southampton’s oceanfront, earning its designation as “Billionaires Row” through the concentration of ultra-wealthy residents. This single street may contain more collective net worth than most countries.

Owner Net Worth Est. Property Value Industry
Ken Griffin $48B+ $100M+ (Calvin Klein estate) Citadel hedge fund
Leon Black $10B+ $75M+ (assembled parcels) Apollo Global
David Koch Estate Estate $50M+ Koch Industries
Marcia Riklis – $112.5M (sold 2023) Advertising

Ken Griffin’s Meadow Lane Compound

Purchase Price: Undisclosed (estimated $100M+, 2020)

Previous Owner: Calvin Klein

Details: Griffin purchased the minimalist oceanfront compound Calvin Klein spent nearly three decades and an estimated $45 million creating. Klein had demolished the previous structure known as “Dragon’s Head” to build the sleek modern estate. Griffin also holds the record for the most expensive U.S. home purchase: $238 million for a Manhattan penthouse.

Georgica Pond: Entertainment Royalty

Georgica Pond in East Hampton has attracted entertainment royalty for decades. Its secluded waterfront properties offer privacy impossible on oceanfront stretches, with homes hidden behind mature hedgerows and long driveways.

Beyoncé & Jay-Z: “Pond House”

Purchase Price: $25 million (2017)

Location: Georgica Pond, East Hampton

Details: The music industry’s most powerful couple purchased the estate just two months after welcoming twins Rumi and Sir. Originally designed by architect Stanford White and renovated by luxury builder Jeffrey Colle, the property features parquet de Versailles floors, hand-carved heated marble bathtubs, and 18th-century French fireplaces. An infinity pool overlooks the pond.

Net Worth: Combined $2.5 billion+

Steven Spielberg

Est. Property Value: $30M+

Location: Georgica Pond, East Hampton

Details: The legendary director has owned Hamptons property for decades. His Georgica estate provides the privacy required for one of Hollywood’s most successful filmmakers, with a net worth exceeding $8 billion.

Martha Stewart

Location: Lily Pond Lane & other properties

Details: The lifestyle mogul has owned multiple Hamptons properties over the years, using them as backdrops for her media empire. Her meticulous gardens have become legendary in Hamptons real estate circles.

Further Lane: Record-Breaking Prices

Further Lane in East Hampton hosts the Hamptons’ most expensive transactions, with oceanfront estates trading at prices that rival Manhattan’s trophy market.

Year Address Price Buyer
2014 Further Lane compound $147M Barry Rosenstein
2025 408 Further Lane $115M Len Blavatnik
2024 90 South Briar Patch Road $64.67M Undisclosed

2025 Record: Semel-to-Blavatnik Sale

The 2025 sale of 408 Further Lane from former Yahoo! CEO Terry Semel to billionaire Len Blavatnik set a new single-parcel record at $115 million. The 8.5-acre oceanfront property traded off-market, continuing Further Lane’s tradition of discrete ultra-high-net-worth transactions.

Historic Estates: Jackie Kennedy to Tom Ford

Tom Ford: “Lasata” (The Jackie Kennedy Estate)

Purchase Price: $52 million (2023)

Location: East Hampton

Details: The fashion designer and filmmaker purchased the estate where Jackie Kennedy Onassis spent childhood summers. Previous owner David Zander had bought it in 2018 for $24 million and completed extensive renovations while preserving its historic character. The property includes the main residence, pool house, and meticulously maintained gardens.

Southampton Village Celebrities

Celebrity Location Purchase Price Year
Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos Southampton $2.35M (renovated extensively) 2004
Robert Downey Jr. East Hampton (“Windmill Cottage”) $10M+ Various
Christie Brinkley North Haven (sold) – Long-time owner
Alec & Hilaria Baldwin Amagansett $29M (2019) 2019
Robert De Niro Montauk (oceanfront, inherited) Family property 1990s

Recent Celebrity Transactions (2024-2025)

  • Josh Flagg: Million Dollar Listing star bought in East Hampton Village’s Georgica Estate Section for $9.15M (2025)
  • Bethenny Frankel: Sold Bridgehampton compound for $5.2M while maintaining Southampton waterfront home (2025)
  • Drew Barrymore: Listed Sagaponack circa-1920 property (2024)
  • Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent: Purchased Montauk modern from notable photographer
  • Sylvester Stallone: Reportedly purchased James Michael Howard’s Hamptons estate

Celebrity Hamptons by Neighborhood

East Hampton

  • Georgica Pond: Beyoncé & Jay-Z, Steven Spielberg, Martha Stewart
  • Further Lane: Barry Rosenstein, Len Blavatnik
  • Lily Pond Lane: Entertainment concentration
  • East Hampton Village: Tom Ford, Josh Flagg

Southampton

  • Meadow Lane: Ken Griffin, Leon Black
  • Gin Lane: Historic oceanfront (La Dune $88.5M auction)
  • Southampton Village: Kelly Ripa, fashion industry

Other Areas

  • Sagaponack: Drew Barrymore, Ina Garten
  • Bridgehampton: Bethenny Frankel (sold)
  • Montauk: Robert De Niro, Nate Berkus
  • Amagansett: Alec Baldwin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which celebrities live in the Hamptons?

Major celebrities with Hamptons homes include Beyoncé & Jay-Z (Georgica Pond, $25M), Steven Spielberg (Georgica), Tom Ford (Lasata estate, $52M), Kelly Ripa (Southampton), Robert Downey Jr. (Windmill Cottage), Alec Baldwin (Amagansett, $29M), and Robert De Niro (Montauk). Billionaires include Ken Griffin (Meadow Lane), Leon Black (Meadow Lane), and Barry Rosenstein (Further Lane, $147M).

What is the most expensive celebrity home in the Hamptons?

The most expensive Hamptons home transaction is Barry Rosenstein’s $147 million purchase of three contiguous parcels on Further Lane in 2014. For single parcels, the 2025 Semel-to-Blavatnik sale at $115 million holds the record.

Where do billionaires live in the Hamptons?

Billionaires concentrate on Meadow Lane in Southampton (“Billionaires Row”) and Further Lane in East Hampton. Meadow Lane residents include Ken Griffin ($48B+), Leon Black ($10B+), and previously David Koch. These oceanfront addresses offer maximum privacy, security, and prestige.

How much does a celebrity Hamptons home cost?

Celebrity-tier Hamptons homes typically range from $10-50 million. Entry-level celebrity properties start around $5-10 million, while ultra-premium oceanfront estates on Meadow Lane, Further Lane, or Gin Lane can exceed $100 million. The median price for luxury properties ($5M+) is approximately $12-15 million.

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