How many houses did Jeffrey Epstein own? Here are all his properties
Jeffrey Epstein assembled a far-flung collection of luxury homes that later became central to investigations into his crimes. Survivors described abuse at multiple sites, and law enforcement searched several of the properties during the course of the case. The estate has since sold nearly every asset, with proceeds directed in part to victim compensation programs.
Five primary residences drew the most attention: a Palm Beach mansion, the Manhattan townhouse on East 71st Street, the New Mexico ranch, the two Virgin Islands, and a Paris apartment. Each carried its own purchase history, documented searches, and allegations from survivors. All five have now changed hands.
Epstein’s Palm Beach residence
Epstein purchased the Palm Beach house at 358 El Brillo Way in 1990 for $2.5 million. The nine-bedroom residence later sold in 2021 for $18.5 million. Shortly afterward the structure was demolished, and a new mansion is now under construction on the cleared site, valued near $60 million. The original address no longer exists in the same form.
Police searched the property in 2005 as part of the initial Florida investigation. Officers recovered photographs, massage tables, and other items later cited in court documents. The 2008 plea deal stemmed directly from evidence gathered during that search.
Upper East Side Townhouse
The Herbert N. Straus House at 9 East 71st Street passed to Epstein from Les Wexner in the early 1990s. The seven-story, forty-room mansion was valued at roughly $88 million before Epstein’s arrest. The FBI raided the property on July 8, 2019, and recovered a prison-yard mural, leather-lined rooms, and numerous photographs. The townhouse sold in March 2021 for $51 million to former Goldman Sachs executive Michael Daffey and his wife.
New Mexico Ranch
Epstein bought the Stanley, New Mexico property in 1993 and named it Zorro Ranch. The 26,700-square-foot main house sat on thousands of acres that also included a private airstrip. Survivors including Virginia Roberts Giuffre and Annie Farmer later testified that abuse occurred there. The estate sold the ranch in 2023 to an LLC connected to Texas businessman Don Huffines; the new owners renamed it San Rafael Ranch and announced plans to convert it into a Christian retreat.
Little St. Jeff’s
Epstein acquired Little St. James in 1998 and Great St. James in 2016. The islands earned several grim nicknames after survivors described repeated sexual abuse on the properties. Epstein reportedly flew guests, including Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton, to the site on his private plane. Both islands sold together in May 2023 for $60 million to investor Stephen Deckoff. The buyer has discussed luxury-resort plans, but no major construction has begun as of mid-2026.
Exclusive Paris apartment
Epstein maintained an apartment at 22 Avenue Foch near the Arc de Triomphe. He was returning from Paris when arrested in July 2019. French authorities searched the unit later that year. The apartment sold in 2022 for approximately $10 million to Bulgarian businessman Georgi Tuchev.
Post-Epstein Property Sales and Victim Compensation
The estate completed sales of the five main properties between 2021 and 2023, generating roughly $160 million. A substantial share of those funds went to the Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program and a U.S. Virgin Islands victim trust. The estate also received a tax refund in 2025 after sale prices came in below earlier valuations.
Current Ownership and Redevelopment of Former Epstein Properties
The Palm Beach site now holds a new luxury residence. The Manhattan townhouse belongs to Michael Daffey. Zorro Ranch, renamed San Rafael Ranch, is slated for conversion into a Christian retreat. The Virgin Islands remain under Stephen Deckoff’s ownership with resort development still pending.
Ongoing Investigations into Zorro Ranch Activities
New Mexico authorities reopened a criminal investigation into Zorro Ranch activities in February 2026. Officers searched the property in March 2026 with the cooperation of the current owners. A legislative Truth Commission has issued subpoenas and continues to hear survivor testimony throughout 2026.
Epstein's Additional Real Estate Holdings
Epstein held several lesser-known properties, including homes in New Albany, Ohio, connected to his relationship with Les Wexner. Those assets were transferred or sold before his death and received less public scrutiny than the five primary residences.
The complete liquidation of Epstein’s real estate portfolio closed a chapter that began with the 2019 federal charges. Proceeds from the sales have supported compensation for survivors while new owners reshape each site for different purposes.
