Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos may eventually move into a sprawling custom-built estate on Florida’s exclusive Indian Creek Island, but their plans for the property have not stopped them from upgrading the house they currently call home. According to the Realtor, the Amazon founder paid $87 million for a third mansion on the island in 2024, adding to two neighbouring properties he had already acquired the previous year. What was expected to serve as temporary accommodation has since become the subject of an extensive renovation. From carefully planted tropical gardens to a private gym and pickleball court, the couple have been making substantial changes while their larger residential project takes shape.
Jeff Bezos’ three mansions worth $234 million on Billionaire Bunker
Bezos’ property purchases on Indian Creek Island have unfolded over several years. Reportedly, in 2023, he acquired two neighbouring mansions for $68 million and $79 million, respectively. The properties form part of a larger plan to create a substantial private estate for himself and his wife.Before that project could become their permanent home, however, the couple needed somewhere to live. In 2024, Bezos purchased another property on the island for $87 million. The Mediterranean-style mansion, set on approximately 1.84 acres, became their primary residence while plans for the neighbouring properties moved forward.The island, commonly known as Billionaire Bunker, is one of South Florida’s most exclusive residential addresses. Its appeal lies partly in its waterfront setting and private surroundings, with a small community of exceptionally wealthy residents. NFL legend Tom Brady and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are among the high-profile names associated with the neighbourhood.
Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s plans for a mega-mansion
The $87 million property is not the centrepiece of Bezos’ long-term plans for Indian Creek. That distinction belongs to the two homes he purchased in 2023. Reports have indicated that the couple intend to demolish both existing structures and replace them with one enormous custom-built mansion. The proposed development would bring the neighbouring plots together as a single residential compound.In the meantime, their third mansion has received considerably more attention than a typical temporary residence might. Rather than simply maintaining the property until the larger estate is ready, Bezos and Sánchez Bezos have undertaken changes affecting both the house and its surrounding grounds.
Exotic trees and private gardens reshape the mansion’s grounds
The outdoor transformation has been one of the most visible parts of the renovation. Professional arborists have been brought in to introduce a variety of exotic trees across the front and rear gardens. Among the reported additions are Japanese yews and Brazilian Beauty Leafs. Their placement creates a denser landscape around the property, providing additional screening from neighbouring homes and helping establish a more secluded setting.The landscaping goes beyond planting trees around the boundaries. Several statues have also been installed across the grounds, while paved pathways wind through the rear garden. These routes divide the outdoor space into smaller landscaped areas, giving the large property a series of more enclosed garden settings.For a waterfront mansion occupying 1.84 acres, the changes represent a substantial reworking of the available outdoor space. The result is a property where landscaping, privacy and recreational facilities have become major parts of the renovation.
A private pickleball court and an expanded poolside dining area
The couple’s improvements also include facilities designed for spending time outdoors. Planning applications reviewed by the Realtor indicate that a private pickleball court has been incorporated into the property. The sport has become a popular recreational activity, particularly among affluent homeowners who have sufficient space to install their own courts. At the Bezos residence, it adds another private sporting facility to the grounds.The swimming pool area has also undergone changes. The paved surface around the pool has been extended, creating room for an outdoor dining arrangement beneath a floral canopy.
The mansion’s garage has been converted into a private gym
Some of the more expensive alterations have taken place away from the gardens. The property’s existing garage has been converted into a private fitness facility, changing the way the building’s space is used. The work involved removing the original garage door and installing new industrial-strength doors. According to the Realtor, planning details, the replacement doors alone cost upwards of $100,000.The interior of the mansion has also been subject to aesthetic improvements, alongside structural work involving the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, plumbing and electrical installations. The planning applications were submitted through a limited liability company associated with Bezos’ purchase of the mansion. The company is managed by attorney John C. Sumberg.
Bezos’ move to Florida brought a different property chapter
The Indian Creek purchases followed Bezos’ decision to relocate his primary residence from Washington state to Florida in 2023. At the time, he and Sánchez Bezos indicated that the move would bring him closer to members of his family. Florida also offered a significant financial consideration. A February 2024 report by CNBC estimated that Bezos could avoid at least $610 million in taxes that he might otherwise have owed had he continued living full-time in Washington state.His residential connections to Florida had already extended beyond Indian Creek. In 2022, Bezos purchased two adjacent mansions in Coral Gables for $78 million, creating a home for his parents, Mike and Jackie Bezos. His mother, Jackie, died in August 2025 following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Bezos shared a personal tribute on social media, recalling how she had raised him after becoming a mother at 17 and describing the time he was able to spend with her.
Indian Creek is one part of Bezos’ extensive property portfolio
The Amazon founder’s real estate holdings extend well beyond South Florida. He has retained several properties in Washington state, including a substantial residential estate in Hunts Point, near Seattle. Bezos and his former wife, MacKenzie Scott, initially purchased two homes on a five-acre site in Hunts Point for $10 million, four years after Amazon was founded. The estate was subsequently renovated, with reports placing the cost of the work at approximately $28 million in 2010.The property includes 310 feet of private shoreline and a private boathouse. Bezos later acquired an adjacent 24,000-square-foot mansion, further expanding the estate. His portfolio also includes a Washington, DC, residence purchased for $23 million in 2017, alongside several apartments in a Manhattan building. The New York holdings include a three-storey penthouse and two additional apartments, with building permits filed in 2019 to combine the units.In California, Bezos owns a Beverly Hills mansion purchased from music executive David Geffen for $165 million in 2020. The property has also attracted attention beyond its ownership, serving as the location for Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday celebration in 2025. His real estate interests have not remained entirely unchanged. In April 2026, Bezos sold a Seattle-area property for a reported $63 million, having purchased it for $37.5 million in 2019.Disclaimer: This article is based on information publicly available. The Times of India has not independently verified the property details, purchase prices, renovation costs, reported improvements or future development plans mentioned. The information should not be interpreted as confirmation from Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez Bezos or their representatives.