When it comes to real estate, Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t settle for just a nice house. He buys the whole block—or at least a good chunk of it.

The Meta CEO already owns a Silicon Valley spread worthy of a tech billionaire, but as his net worth soared to around $212 billion, according to Bloomberg, so did his taste for land. Whether it’s a high-security estate in Hawaii with whispers of a secret bunker or a polished San Francisco townhouse he flipped for $31 million, Zuckerberg isn’t just buying homes—he’s building ultra-private, ultra-luxurious compounds. Think less “real estate” and more “billionaire fortresses.”

As you’d expect from someone who helped create the digital world we live in, Zuckerberg’s properties are massive, high-tech, private, and often surrounded by land he’s snapped up just to keep his neighbors at bay. Some of his holdings are public knowledge, others more hush-hush—like rumored New York City apartments and off-the-record purchases across the country. Here’s a look at where Mark, his wife Priscilla Chan, and their family call home.

Palo Alto: The Original Zuckerberg Compound

Zuckerberg’s main residence in Palo Alto is more like a custom-built fortress than a typical California home. It started in 2011, when he bought a 5,617-square-foot house for $7 million. Just minutes from Meta’s Menlo Park HQ, the five-bedroom home had luxury touches like a saltwater pool and a glass sunroom.

But Zuck wasn’t done. In 2012, around the time he married Chan, he started buying up neighboring homes—eventually spending over $43 million to create his own private corner of Palo Alto. His plan to demolish and rebuild the entire block was denied by the city, so instead, he renovated and even rented some homes back to their original owners. The result? A 1.83-acre compound surrounded by privacy walls—Zuckerberg’s suburban stronghold.

Hawaii: Zuckerberg’s Secret Island Estate

Zuckerberg’s boldest real estate move might be in Hawaii. Since 2014, he’s quietly acquired about 1,400 acres of lush land on Kauai’s North Shore, including the old Kahu’aina sugar plantation and pristine Pila’a Beach. The total cost? Around $270 million—$170 million in land and another $100 million in development, according to Wired.

His Kauai estate, Ko’olau Ranch, is rumored to include:

• Two mega-mansions with 30 bedrooms and 30 bathrooms

• A 5,000-square-foot underground shelter complete with an escape hatch and steel-reinforced doors

• Guest houses, a tennis court, several pools, a gym and sauna, cold plunge tubs, and 11 treehouses connected by rope bridges

• Full off-grid capabilities for food and water

The entire property is reportedly walled off with six-foot barriers, designed to keep out both the press and curious hikers. While Zuckerberg denies some of the more extreme bunker rumors, what’s clear is he’s created one of the most elaborate private estates in the U.S.—possibly the world.

Lake Tahoe: A Luxury Compound in the Woods

Not long after his Hawaiian buy, Zuckerberg went after another American treasure: Lake Tahoe. In late 2018, he discreetly bought two side-by-side estates on the west shore—one for $22 million, the other for $37 million—under an LLC and strict NDAs.

The first property, the Carousel Estate, featured an eight-bedroom home, a private pier, and 3.5 acres of lakefront land. Though nearly 100 years old, the house was torn down to make way for something new. Next door, the Brushwood Estate added another six acres and even hosted elite events like Oscar de la Renta fashion shows.

Zuckerberg is transforming both into a single seven-building complex totaling over 75,000 square feet. Features include:

• A 20,000-square-foot main house made of timber and glass

• Guest homes, a bunkhouse, a gym, a spa, and a home office

• Stone paths, footbridges, and forest trails with stunning lake views

Tahoe may be more low-key than Kauai, but this new retreat is just as ambitious.

Washington, D.C.: A Political Power Base

Zuckerberg’s latest real estate play landed him in the heart of the nation’s capital. In March 2025, he dropped $23 million in cash on a 15,400-square-foot mansion in D.C.’s elite Massachusetts Avenue Heights neighborhood—making it one of the city’s top three most expensive home sales ever.

Designed by architect Robert Gurney, the mansion blends East Coast charm with modern design: a classic brick exterior, steel-framed windows, gabled roofs, and light-filled interiors. Originally built for high-profile fundraisers and social events, the home is tailor-made for both family life and power networking.

Meta later confirmed the deal, saying the purchase supports Zuckerberg’s plans to “spend more time in D.C.” as the company navigates tech policy and regulatory challenges. If history repeats itself, don’t be surprised if he starts buying up the homes next door.

The Bottom Line: Zuckerberg Isn’t Just Living Large—He’s Strategizing

From Palo Alto to Hawaii, Lake Tahoe to Washington, D.C., Mark Zuckerberg’s real estate portfolio isn’t just about comfort or luxury—it’s a long game. Each purchase is calculated, strategic, and often shrouded in privacy. Whether he’s dodging paparazzi, prepping for a future off-grid, or laying political groundwork, Zuck’s properties tell a bigger story: this is a billionaire who’s building more than just homes—he’s building kingdoms.