A $65 Million Condo in the Clouds: Sky-High New York City Penthouse Soars to the Top of the Week’s Most Expensive Homes List

A sky-high New York penthouse that offers a staggering 9,191 square feet of space over two floors has shot to the top spot among the priciest pads, reigning supreme over Florida‘s luxury housing market, which has topped the list for the last three weeks in a row.

Listed for an eye-watering $65 million, the five-bedroom unit crowns the week’s most expensive homes list on Realtor.com®, both in price—and in literal height.

The palatial pad in Manhattan‘s Sutton Tower boasts 360-degree views of the city’s top landmarks, spanning the Empire State Building to Central Park.

Lavish highlights include 15-foot ceilings, a kitchen with custom Italian finishes, and a dramatic staircase that leads up to four en suite bedrooms, a media room, and sitting room. A double-height loggia has southern exposure and breathtaking views.

Other pricey properties this week include a multiresidence desert compound in Arizona, a waterfront estate in Hawaii, and a French-inspired chateau in Colorado.

10. 16 Palm Ave, Miami Beach, FL

Price: $27,900,000

Palm Island: This Mediterranean Revival estate is said to have once been owned by a Saudi prince and is now owned by Thomas Sullivan, founder of Lumber Liquidators and Cabinets to Go. He purchased it in 2008 for $11.5 million.

The gated, six-bedroom, waterfront residence with a deep-water dock was modernized in 2009 and has been on and off the market since 2016. The 9,209-square-foot luxury dwelling boasts a home theater, fitness center, steam rooms, a bocce court, wine cellar, heated pool, and a spacious addition with a primary suite, chef’s kitchen, and family wing.

There is also a separate guesthouse to accommodate extended family and friends.

9. 5815 N Saguaro Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ

Price: $28,900,000

Multiresidence compound: This 9.14-acre estate is “the largest available non-hillside, fully landscaped, flat estate in Paradise Valley.”

Built in 1972, the enormous Spanish-style estate offers three fireplaces, 15 bedrooms, and 16 bathrooms throughout 22,000 square feet and numerous residences.

Designed for grand-scale entertaining, the property has a sports court, a resort-style pool with a diving board, garage parking for up to 14 cars, and numerous patios to soak in the desert sun.

8. 300 Eagle Pines Dr, Aspen, CO

Price: $29,995,000

West Buttermilk location: Perched on an alpine ridge, offering views from Buttermilk Mountain to Owl Creek Nordic Ski Trails, this nine-bedroom mountain retreat sits on nearly 8 acres of privacy.

Built in 2001, the 13,699-square-foot residence has a two-story, glass-enclosed great room with 25-foot, vaulted ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a primary suite with a private sauna, and a lower-level fitness center with locker rooms.

There is also an outdoor kitchen and hot tub.

7. 18 Gramercy Park S Apt 17, New York, NY

Price: $32,000,000

Gramercy Park penthouse: This opulent, five-bedroom residence nestled in a 16-home Georgian Revival building is said to be owned by Houston Rockets former team owner Leslie Alexander, who purchased the condo in 2013 for $42 million.

The 6,329 square-foot unit accessed by a private, keyed elevator features a formal dining room, a library, three en suite bedrooms, an office, and a walk-in laundry room on the first floor. Upstairs, there is a sitting room with a gas fireplace and wraparound terrace overlooking Manhattan, and a primary suite with a freestanding cast iron tub and steam shower.

Four outdoor terraces totaling an additional 1,900 square feet include a plunge pool, hot tub, and a private areas designed for relaxing and entertaining.

6. 7505 Makena Rd, Kihei, HI 

Price: $33,900,000

Maui living: This seven-bedroom, waterfront estate is once again looking to make waves like it did in 2022, when it became the highest sale on Maui, selling for $26.49 million.

Offering 10,500 square feet of fully furnished space, the recently renovated estate built in 1991 is surrounded by a modernized interior with retractable glass walls that open to spacious lanais awash in spectacular Pacific Ocean views. Highlights include custom wood finishes, an elevator, a primary retreat with a soaking tub, sauna, fitness room, a “hotel-sized” pool, and an outdoor cinema.

A pool house offers guest accommodations with a full kitchen. Separate caretakers quarters and a six-car garage can also be found on property.

5. 3700 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL

Price: $39,000,000

Oceanfront opulence: This 1.41-acre property is said to be owned by Michigan-based healthcare mogul, Mark Mitchell, who was also selling two other contiguous parcels earlier this year for a combined asking price of $76 million.

With no takers to create a legacy compound, 3750 Ocean Drive sold separately in June for $15 million. This eight-bedroom residence built in 2014 offers spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean enjoyed from the floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors. Luxurious amenities include an ocean-facing bar, garage parking for 10 cars, and “multiple kitchens.”

There are also two pools and a three-bedroom guesthouse.

4. 25 Bond St # W, Manhattan, NY

Price: $39,500,000

Penthouse West: This four-bedroom NoHo condo is said to be owned by ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who purchased the duplex in 2021 for $24.611 million.

The 6,358-square-foot residence is coming off a multiyear renovation overseen by architectural designer Sawyer Berson and has never been lived in. The “museum-quality home” boasts four wood-burning fireplaces, two home offices, a private elevator, Venetian plaster walls, and custom millwork.

Two terraces offering 2,450 square feet of outdoor space provide sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.

3. 600 Eagles Pass Rd, Evergreen, CO

Price: $59,998,000

French-inspired chateau: This newly renovated, 21,692-square-foot estate was “inspired by the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles” and offers majestic views from the Rocky Mountains to Mount Blue Sky.

Each of the six en suite bedrooms has its own washer and dryer, while a separate apartment could be used for guests or staff accommodations. Ornate details include a billiard room with an 1885 wooden bar, a 1,500-bottle wine cellar/tasting room, a fully equipped gym, and a home theater.

Statues, fountains, a greenhouse, heated pool, hot tub, and an outdoor kitchen can all be found on the 35-acre property.

2. 516 S Ocean Blvd, Palm Beach, FL

Price: $60,000,000

Mediterranean oceanfront estate: This lavish 9,949-square-foot residence is said to be owned by a trust linked to Palm Beach attorney Guy Rabideau, who bought the seaside spread in 2020 for $24,244,175 from Mattel’s CEO.

The beautifully renovated interior designed for entertaining was custom curated by designer Daniel Romualdez. The luxurious space features an ocean-facing living room, a club room with a full bar, two laundry rooms, an elevator, a wood-paneled library, a wood-beamed entertainment room, and a gourmet kitchen with a butler’s pantry.

The property has 100 feet of ocean frontage, a cabana with a bathroom, and covered loggias that overlook the Atlantic Ocean and heated pool with a built-in spa.

1. 430 E 58th St Ph 80, New York, NY

Price: $65,000,000

Sutton tower: This Manhattan penthouse duplex offers some of the best views of New York City from high atop the East Side’s tallest waterfront tower.

Designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen, the five-bedroom unit boasts 9,191 square feet of opulent space with stunning views spanning the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and New York Harbor to Central Park and the George Washington Bridge. Extravagant details include a great room with a wine room, a media room, a primary suite with dual bathrooms “ornamented with Bianco Dolomiti and Calacatta Gold marble.”

A $14,249 monthly association fee provides access to a lap pool, fully equipped gym, private dining room, a screening room, entertainment areas, and a wellness center with a personal training studio, saunas, a spa, and treatment room.