Quick Answer: Georgica Pond is a freshwater lake in East Hampton surrounded by estates that rarely hit the market. Notable residents include Beyoncé & Jay-Z (“Pond House,” $26M, 2017), Steven Spielberg (longtime resident), Ronald Perelman, and Tom Ford (who purchased “Lasata”—Jackie Kennedy’s childhood summer home—for $52M in 2023). The 2024 top sale was the Whittle estate at $64.67M. Georgica Beach provides direct ocean access for pond residents.

If the Hamptons has a secret heart, it beats around Georgica Pond. This freshwater lake in East Hampton creates a natural boundary that separates the merely wealthy from entertainment royalty. Properties here rarely hit the market—they pass between connected hands, traded among the kind of people who can wave to Steven Spielberg across the water.

$64.67M
2024 Top Sale
$52M
Lasata (Tom Ford)
$26M
Beyoncé & Jay-Z
$3B+
Carter Net Worth

The A-List Residents

Beyoncé & Jay-Z — Entertainment’s First Couple

Property: “Pond House” on Georgica Pond (81 Briar Patch Road area)

Purchase: $26 million (2017)

Combined Net Worth: $3+ billion

Features: 12,000 sq ft, 203 feet of waterfront, infinity pool, hand-carved heated marble bathtubs, parquet de Versailles flooring

Significance: Adjacent to 17 acres of protected meadow preserve. Beyoncé reportedly recorded portions of her self-titled album here.

Steven Spielberg — Hollywood Legend

Property: Longtime Georgica Pond estate

Net Worth: $4+ billion

Background: DreamWorks co-founder, three-time Academy Award winner

Hamptons Role: Edits summer blockbusters here, anchors the entertainment community

Tom Ford — Fashion & Film Icon

Property: “Lasata” — Jackie Kennedy Onassis’s childhood summer home

Purchase: $52 million (2023)

Net Worth: $500+ million

History: “Lasata” (Shinnecock for “place of peace”) is where Jackie Kennedy spent childhood summers. Tom Ford’s acquisition combined fashion prestige with American historical legacy.

Ronald Perelman — Business Titan

Property: Historic Georgica Pond compound

Net Worth: $4+ billion (reduced from peak)

Background: Revlon owner, leveraged buyout pioneer

Hamptons Role: Longtime East Hampton philanthropist and social figure

Record Sales: Georgica Pond Area

Property Price Year Details
90 South Briar Patch (Whittle estate) $64.67M 2024 Had been listed at $140M in 2014
“Lasata” (Tom Ford) $52M 2023 Jackie Kennedy’s childhood summer home
Beyoncé & Jay-Z “Pond House” $26M 2017 12,000 sq ft, meadow preserve adjacent

What Makes Georgica Pond Unique

The Georgica Pond Advantage

Freshwater Setting: Unlike oceanfront addresses, Georgica Pond offers calm, protected waters ideal for kayaking and paddle boarding

Beach Access: Georgica Beach provides direct Atlantic Ocean access for pond residents

Natural Privacy: The pond itself creates a natural buffer from development pressure

Entertainment Industry Hub: Concentration of Hollywood and music industry power creates an informal creative community

Historic Pedigree: Properties like “Lasata” carry genuine American history

The Social Scene

Georgica Pond residents interact with an informality impossible on Meadow Lane. The shared waterfront creates natural connections—neighbors might wave from kayaks, encounter each other walking to Georgica Beach, or cross paths at Nick & Toni’s. It’s the Hamptons’ closest approximation to a creative colony.

Georgica Pond Geography

Understanding Georgica Pond’s layout helps explain its appeal:

  • The Pond: Freshwater lake covering approximately 290 acres
  • Georgica Beach: Atlantic Ocean beach at the pond’s southern edge, accessible to residents
  • Briar Patch Road: Primary access road for several major estates
  • Lily Pond Lane Connection: Lily Pond Lane runs nearby, connecting to Georgica Beach
  • Protected Land: Significant acreage around the pond is conserved, ensuring permanent green buffer

Lasata: Jackie Kennedy’s Legacy

Tom Ford’s $52 million purchase of “Lasata” in 2023 represented more than a real estate transaction—it was the acquisition of American cultural heritage:

  • History: Summer home where Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis spent childhood summers
  • Name: “Lasata” is Shinnecock (Native American) for “place of peace”
  • Architecture: Historic East Hampton estate with protected landmark status
  • Buyer Profile: Tom Ford’s fashion-to-film career made him the ideal steward for a property combining style and American legacy

Investment Perspective

Georgica Pond Market Dynamics

  • Price Range: $20M – $65M for significant properties
  • Inventory: Extremely limited; properties rarely hit public market
  • Buyer Profile: Entertainment industry, media executives, fashion
  • Appreciation: Whittle estate listed at $140M in 2014, sold for $64.67M in 2024—illustrating pricing correction for overpriced inventory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Beyoncé and Jay-Z live in the Hamptons?

Beyoncé and Jay-Z own “Pond House” on Georgica Pond in East Hampton, purchased in 2017 for $26 million. The 12,000 square foot property sits adjacent to 17 acres of protected meadow preserve and features an infinity pool, 203 feet of waterfront, and hand-carved marble bathtubs. Beyoncé reportedly recorded portions of her self-titled album at the property.

Who lives on Georgica Pond?

Notable Georgica Pond residents include Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Steven Spielberg, Ronald Perelman, and Tom Ford (who purchased “Lasata”—Jackie Kennedy’s childhood summer home—for $52M in 2023). The area attracts entertainment industry executives and creative professionals who value the natural setting and privacy.

What is Lasata in the Hamptons?

“Lasata” (Shinnecock for “place of peace”) was the childhood summer home of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. Fashion designer and filmmaker Tom Ford purchased the historic East Hampton estate for $52 million in 2023, acquiring both a trophy property and a piece of American cultural history.

Is Georgica Pond more exclusive than Meadow Lane?

They attract different types of wealth. Meadow Lane concentrates finance billionaires (hedge funds, private equity) with record prices exceeding $100M. Georgica Pond attracts entertainment industry leaders with prices typically ranging $25M-$65M. Meadow Lane is more expensive; Georgica Pond is more “creative class.”

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