Quick Answer: The Hamptons’ most prestigious addresses rank as follows: (1) Further Lane, East Hampton ($115M record single-parcel sale, $147M combined record); (2) Meadow Lane, Southampton (“Billionaires Row,” $84M Ken Griffin purchase); (3) Lily Pond Lane, East Hampton ($70M David Geffen compound); (4) Georgica Pond area ($52M Tom Ford “Lasata” purchase). The 2025 median home price crossed $2 million for the first time in history.
All-Time Record
2025 Top Sale
2025 Median
Off-Market $50M+
The Power Address Rankings
1 Further Lane, East Hampton
Price Range: $30M – $150M
Record Sale: $147M (Barry Rosenstein, 2014), $115M single parcel (Blavatnik, 2025)
Notable Residents: Jerry Seinfeld, Len Blavatnik, Barry Rosenstein, Larry Gagosian
Character: Entertainment meets finance at the highest level. Oceanfront estates with generational pedigree.
2 Meadow Lane, Southampton
Price Range: $30M – $100M+
Record Sale: $112.5M (Mylestone, 2023), $84M (Ken Griffin/Calvin Klein compound, 2020)
Notable Residents: Ken Griffin, Leon Black, Robert Kraft, Henry Kravis, Daniel Och
Character: “Billionaires Row” — finance dominates, helicopter commutes standard, extreme privacy.
3 Lily Pond Lane, East Hampton
Price Range: $15M – $70M
Record Sale: $70M (David Geffen compound, 2016)
Notable Residents: Jon Bon Jovi, David Geffen, Kenneth Lerer (ex-Martha Stewart house)
Character: Media and entertainment royalty. Historic homes dating to 1874. Walking distance to Georgica Beach.
4 Georgica Pond, East Hampton
Price Range: $25M – $65M
Record Sale: $64.67M (Whittle estate, 2024), $52M (Tom Ford “Lasata,” 2023)
Notable Residents: Beyoncé & Jay-Z, Steven Spielberg, Ronald Perelman, Tom Ford
Character: Freshwater pond setting, extreme privacy, entertainment industry inner circle.
5 Gin Lane, Southampton
Price Range: $20M – $90M
Record Sale: $88.5M (La Dune auction, 2024)
Notable Residents: Old money families, institutional wealth
Character: Historic Southampton aristocracy. Original Gilded Age summer colony.
Record Sales by Year
| Year | Property | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 408 Further Lane | $115M | East Hampton |
| 2024 | La Dune (Gin Lane) | $88.5M | Southampton |
| 2024 | Whittle Estate | $64.67M | Georgica Pond |
| 2023 | Mylestone | $112.5M | Meadow Lane |
| 2023 | “Lasata” (Tom Ford) | $52M | East Hampton |
| 2021 | Jule Pond | $105M | Water Mill |
| 2020 | Calvin Klein Compound | $84M | Meadow Lane |
| 2014 | Rosenstein (3 parcels) | $147M | Further Lane |
Market Dynamics
2025-2026 Market Intelligence
Median Price: Crossed $2M for first time in Q1 2025
Off-Market Reality: 70%+ of $50M+ sales occur privately
Inventory: Trophy properties rarely hit public listings
Price Per Acre: Further Lane now commands $13.5M+ per acre
Price Per Square Foot by Address
| Address | Price/Sq Ft | Typical Lot Size |
|---|---|---|
| Further Lane oceanfront | $3,000-$5,000+ | 5-15 acres |
| Meadow Lane oceanfront | $2,500-$4,000+ | 3-8 acres |
| Lily Pond Lane | $2,000-$3,500 | 1-4 acres |
| Georgica Pond | $1,800-$3,000 | 2-10 acres |
| Southampton Village | $1,200-$2,500 | 0.5-3 acres |
Address by Buyer Profile
Finance Billionaires
Primary: Meadow Lane
Secondary: Further Lane, Water Mill oceanfront
Why: Helicopter access, extreme privacy, peer concentration
Entertainment Celebrities
Primary: Georgica Pond, Lily Pond Lane
Secondary: Amagansett, Sag Harbor
Why: Cultural community, walkability, established celebrity neighbors
Tech Wealth
Primary: Water Mill, Bridgehampton
Secondary: North Haven (stealth wealth)
Why: Modern architecture options, less established hierarchy
Old Money / Institutional Wealth
Primary: Southampton Village estate section, Gin Lane
Secondary: East Hampton Village
Why: Multi-generational properties, club memberships, social infrastructure
Detailed Address Guides
- Meadow Lane Southampton: Inside Billionaires Row
- Further Lane East Hampton: Where Billions Meet the Beach
- Lily Pond Lane: East Hampton’s Most Storied Address
- Georgica Pond: The Hamptons’ Most Exclusive Enclave
Related Coverage
Hamptons Power Addresses (Pillar 3)
- Hamptons Power Players: The Definitive Guide
- Meadow Lane Southampton: Inside Billionaires Row
- Lily Pond Lane: East Hampton’s Most Storied Address
- Further Lane: Where Billions Meet the Beach
- Georgica Pond: The Hamptons’ Most Exclusive Enclave
Celebrity Real Estate (Pillar 2)
- Billionaire Style: How the Ultra-Wealthy Live
- Real Estate of the Rich & Famous
- Celebrity Hamptons Homes: Complete Guide
- Celebrity NYC Penthouses
- Billionaire Beach Houses
- Most Expensive Hamptons Mansions
Luxury Collections (Pillar 2)
- Luxury Collections of Celebrities
- Celebrity Car Collections
- Jay Leno’s Car Collection
- Celebrity Private Jets
Celebrity Net Worth (Pillar 1)
- Celebrity Net Worth 2026: The Ultimate Guide
- Jerry Seinfeld Net Worth 2026
- Jay-Z Net Worth 2026
- Oprah Winfrey Net Worth 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most expensive street in the Hamptons?
Further Lane in East Hampton holds the record for highest single-parcel sale ($115M in 2025) and highest combined transaction ($147M in 2014). Meadow Lane in Southampton has the highest concentration of billionaire residents and is nicknamed “Billionaires Row.” Both streets regularly see transactions exceeding $50 million.
Why do most expensive Hamptons homes sell off-market?
Privacy concerns drive both buyers and sellers toward discrete transactions. An estimated 70%+ of $50M+ sales occur off-market, never appearing on public listings. Major brokerages maintain dedicated teams for ultra-high-net-worth clients who require confidentiality. Sellers often prefer not to publicize their addresses or financial details.
What is the average price per acre in the Hamptons?
Prices vary dramatically by location. Further Lane oceanfront commands $13.5M+ per acre (based on the 2025 Blavatnik purchase at $115M for 8.5 acres). Meadow Lane ranges from $8-15M per acre. Less prestigious locations may range from $1-5M per acre. Waterfront commands significant premiums over inland properties.
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