Quick Answer: The most expensive Hamptons home sale on record is Barry Rosenstein’s $147 million purchase of three contiguous Further Lane parcels in 2014. For single properties, the 2025 Semel-to-Blavatnik sale set the record at $115 million. Currently available listings range up to $175 million, with ultra-premium properties concentrated on Meadow Lane (“Billionaires Row”), Further Lane, and Gin Lane.

The Hamptons real estate market operates by different rules than the rest of America. Here, oceanfront footage commands $100,000+ per linear foot. Hedgerows matter as much as square footage. And the most desirable properties never appear on any public listing.This guide examines the Hamptons’ most expensive homes, from record-breaking sales to properties currently seeking buyers willing to pay nine figures.

$147M
All-Time Record
$115M
2025 Record
$175M
Highest Asking (Historic)
70%
Off-Market Ultra-Luxury

Record-Breaking Hamptons Sales

Rank Property Sale Price Year Buyer
#1 Further Lane compound (3 parcels) $147M 2014 Barry Rosenstein
#2 408 Further Lane (single parcel) $115M 2025 Len Blavatnik
#3 700 Meadow Lane (“Mylestone”) $112.5M 2023 Undisclosed
#4 90 Jule Pond Drive (Ford Estate) $105M 2023 Undisclosed
#5 La Dune, Gin Lane (auction) $88.5M 2024 Undisclosed

The Most Expensive Hamptons Estates

#1: Barry Rosenstein’s Further Lane Compound

$147 Million (2014)

Location: Further Lane, East Hampton

Size: 18+ acres (three assembled parcels)

Oceanfront: Approximately 1,000 feet

Buyer: Barry Rosenstein, founder of Jana Partners hedge fund

Details: The highest combined transaction in Hamptons history, Rosenstein assembled three contiguous oceanfront parcels to create an estate with unmatched privacy and beach access. The purchase required negotiations with multiple sellers and set a benchmark that stood for over a decade.

#2: 408 Further Lane (Semel-to-Blavatnik)

$115 Million (2025)

Location: Further Lane, East Hampton

Size: 8.5 acres oceanfront

Seller: Terry Semel, former Yahoo! CEO

Buyer: Len Blavatnik, Access Industries founder ($35B+ net worth)

Details: The 2025 record for a single-parcel Hamptons sale. Traded off-market, continuing Further Lane’s tradition of discrete ultra-high-net-worth transactions. Blavatnik’s portfolio already includes major holdings in music (Warner Music), chemicals, and media.

#3: 700 Meadow Lane (“Mylestone”)

$112.5 Million (2023)

Location: Meadow Lane, Southampton (“Billionaires Row”)

Size: 15,000+ square feet, 500 feet oceanfront

Seller: Marcia Riklis, advertising executive

Details: A modern Tudor-style mansion with unobstructed views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Shinnecock Bay. Listed originally at $175 million, the property sat on market approximately two years before finding a buyer at a substantial discount. Features 11 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, and two gated entrances.

#4: 90 Jule Pond Drive (Ford Estate)

$105 Million (2023)

Location: Southampton

Size: 42 acres, 20,000 square feet

History: Former Henry Ford II family estate

Details: Originally listed at $175 million, the oceanfront mansion sat on the market for nearly four years before selling at a 40% discount. The 42-acre property represents one of the largest assembled parcels in Southampton, with extensive gardens, pool complex, and private beach access.

#5: La Dune, Gin Lane (Auction)

$88.5 Million (2024)

Location: 376 and 366 Gin Lane, Southampton Village

Size: 4 acres, 23,000 square feet (two mansions, 23 bedrooms)

Seller: Louise Blouin, Canadian art magazine publisher

Details: Sold at Sotheby’s auction after originally listing at $150 million. One home dates to the 1890s with architecture attributed to Stanford White; the other was constructed in the early 2000s. Blouin had purchased the property in the 1990s for $13.5 million, representing a 560% gain over three decades.

Ultra-Premium Addresses

Meadow Lane, Southampton (“Billionaires Row”)

This five-mile oceanfront stretch contains the highest concentration of billionaire-owned estates in the Hamptons:

  • Ken Griffin (Citadel, $48B+): Former Calvin Klein compound, est. $100M+
  • Leon Black (Apollo, $10B+): Assembled parcels, est. $75M+
  • David Koch Estate: Historic holding, $50M+

Why Meadow Lane Commands Premiums

Privacy: Single road access, no through traffic

Oceanfront: Direct beach access, unobstructed views

Peer Group: Neighbors are fellow billionaires, not celebrities

Security: Easy to control access, natural barriers

Further Lane, East Hampton

Host to the Hamptons’ two most expensive transactions ($147M and $115M), Further Lane offers:

  • Oceanfront parcels: 5-20 acre lots with private beach
  • Historic prestige: Old-money reputation since the 1900s
  • Off-market tradition: Most transactions never publicly listed

Gin Lane, Southampton

One of the Hamptons’ most historic addresses, Gin Lane has hosted society families for over a century:

  • La Dune: $88.5M auction (2024)
  • Historic estates: Stanford White architecture
  • Southampton Village access: Walking distance to town

The Biggest Homes by Square Footage

Property Square Feet Location Est. Value
Fair Field (Ira Rennert) 62,000+ sf Sagaponack $200M+ (not for sale)
La Dune compound 23,000 sf (2 homes) Gin Lane $88.5M (sold)
Jule Pond Drive (Ford) 20,000 sf Southampton $105M (sold)
Ox Pasture Road estate 20,000 sf Southampton $75M
Mylestone (Meadow Lane) 15,000+ sf Southampton $112.5M (sold)

Fair Field: The Largest Private Residence

Industrialist Ira Rennert’s Sagaponack compound, known as “Fair Field,” holds the title of the largest private residence in the Hamptons and one of the largest in America:

  • Main house: 62,000+ square feet
  • Total property: 63 acres
  • Amenities: 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, multiple pools, tennis courts, basketball court
  • Power plant: On-site generating capacity
  • Staff: Requires dozens of full-time employees

The property has never been publicly listed but is estimated to be worth $200 million or more.

What $50M+ Buys in the Hamptons

Standard Features ($50M+ Properties)

Land: 5-20+ acres with significant ocean or pond frontage

Main Residence: 10,000-20,000 square feet, 8-15 bedrooms

Guest House: Separate structure, 2,000-5,000 square feet

Pool Complex: Heated gunite pool, pool house with kitchen/bath

Tennis Court: Har-Tru or grass, often with viewing pavilion

Garage: 4-8+ cars, often with staff apartment above

Gardens: Professionally maintained, hedgerow privacy

Security: Gated entry, camera systems, staff quarters

The Off-Market Reality

Approximately 70% of ultra-luxury Hamptons transactions ($50M+) occur off-market. This creates a shadow inventory visible only to:

  • Family offices managing billionaire portfolios
  • Private banks with ultra-high-net-worth clients
  • Elite brokerages with dedicated whisper networks
  • Connected attorneys who facilitate discrete deals

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive house in the Hamptons?

The most expensive Hamptons sale on record is Barry Rosenstein’s $147 million purchase of three contiguous Further Lane parcels in 2014. For single properties, Len Blavatnik’s 2025 purchase of 408 Further Lane at $115 million holds the record. The largest residence is Ira Rennert’s 62,000-square-foot Fair Field estate, estimated at $200M+ but not for sale.

Where are the most expensive Hamptons homes?

The most expensive properties concentrate on Meadow Lane in Southampton (“Billionaires Row”), Further Lane in East Hampton, and Gin Lane in Southampton. All three offer direct ocean access, significant acreage, and peer communities of ultra-wealthy owners.

How much does an oceanfront Hamptons mansion cost?

Oceanfront Hamptons estates range from $20-30 million for smaller properties to $100M+ for trophy compounds. Premium addresses like Meadow Lane and Further Lane command 50-100% premiums over comparable oceanfront elsewhere.

Why are Hamptons homes so expensive?

Hamptons prices reflect limited supply, extreme demand from NYC’s financial elite, established social infrastructure, and peer community effects. Oceanfront footage is irreplaceable, and historic estates carry prestige that new construction cannot replicate.

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