Inside Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Real Estate Empire: Malibu Mansion, Luxury Retreats, and More
CHICAGO — Music royalty Beyoncé and Jay-Z are not only chart-topping artists — they’re also among the most powerful real estate moguls in entertainment. Their property portfolio is a sprawling, multi-state empire that includes some of the most luxurious and expensive homes in U.S. history — with a total value stretching into hundreds of millions of dollars.
The crown jewel? A minimalist, concrete masterpiece in Malibu, designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Tadao Ando, for which the couple paid a record-breaking $200 million in 2023. It remains the most expensive home purchase in California’s history.
Malibu Mansion Still Stands Amid Coastal Fires
The 30,000-square-foot beachfront estate was previously owned by art collectors William and Maria Bell. With its sleek design and sweeping Pacific views, the home has become an architectural icon — and a symbol of the couple’s elevated taste.
As wildfires continued to tear through parts of Malibu and the Pacific Palisades, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s compound was spared. However, Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles wasn’t so lucky. She revealed via Instagram that her beloved bungalow in Malibu had burned down, calling it her “sacred Happy Place.”
“Now it is gone,” she wrote. “God Bless all the brave men and women in our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions.”
Their Expansive Portfolio: From L.A. to the Hamptons
The Malibu estate is just one part of the power couple’s real estate kingdom. Some of their other notable properties include:
- Bel-Air Mansion ($88 million) – A 2017 purchase, this 8-bedroom home boasts a full spa, multiple swimming pools, bulletproof windows, and a media room with floor-to-ceiling projection.
- East Hampton Estate ($26 million) – A charming 100-year-old estate nestled on 2 acres, this property blends traditional design with modern upgrades and privacy for the family.
- Tribeca Penthouse (approx. $6.85 million) – Located in the star-studded 195 Hudson Street building, this was one of the couple’s earliest real estate investments.
In total, their known portfolio across California and New York is estimated to be worth well over $300 million, not including any private investments or holdings under LLCs.
Luxury Living as Legacy
Beyond the square footage and price tags, these properties reflect the couple’s commitment to art, architecture, and generational wealth. Beyoncé’s music often explores themes of empowerment and legacy — themes she seems to echo in her personal investments. Meanwhile, Jay-Z has long emphasized ownership, famously rapping “I’m not a businessman — I’m a business, man.”
Together, they’ve turned every home purchase into a bold statement of their evolving empire.
If you could live in any of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s homes — Malibu, Bel-Air, or the Hamptons — which one would you pick? Tell us your dream pick and why, only on ChicagoMusicGuide.com.