Even before becoming the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump has been known world-wide as one of the world’s billionaires.
The story behind Donald Trump’s success is actually lies within his parents. In 1923, Fred and Elizabeth Trump founded an international conglomerate which is known as The Trump Organization nowadays. Donald Trump inherits this money-making machine.
Now, the company is owned solely by Donald Trump. It focuses mostly in the real estate development business. It has been running for 93 years. So, you can imagine how many properties built and owned by it.
There are many buildings in this world with a Trump-stamp on them. However, not all of them are actually owned by him and his company. Some of them were built and are owned by other company but under Trump’s license and or advice.
We picked up fifteen properties which are or were owned by Donald Trump. Let’s figure out, how many luxurious properties this $4.5 billion man owns.
15. His Estate in Beverly Hills (Value: $10 million)
This 10,442-square-feet Colonial mansion is pretty much neglected by Donald Trump. Despite being located in Rodeo Drive of Beverly Hills, Trump prefers to stay at hotels whenever he is in town.
It should come as no surprise that the exclusive man chooses expensive amenities along with the amenable concierges and pampering staffs over a house regardless how luxurious it is.
This mansion is located just a few blocks away from where the Hollywood buzz is happening, or as they call it the West Coast cocktail circuit. With such value, it has been on a market for quite some times. Mostly for rent.
Should Donald Trump be elected as the next U.S. President, this mansion will probably stay on the market for sale. And the value may become more than $10 million.
14. Trump Winery in Virginia (Value: $25 million)
Donald Trump purchased this property just five years ago. It was only a distressed piece of real estate in mid-2011. Then he turned it into a 1,300-acres piece of luxury.
The Trump Winery is a vineyard located in the Monticello Wine Trail of Charlottesville, Virginia. Besides winery, this place is also a clubhouse and open for public rental. In fact, it is a popular private wedding venue in Virginia.
The winery produces some award-winning wines including their best Sauvignon Blanc (won some awards in 2011 and 2013) and Chardonnay (won in 2010, 2012, and 2013).
This property is only valued at $25 million despite the fact that the previous owner spent hundreds of million dollars to build the place. Anyway, it is now owned by Donald’s son, Eric Trump.
13. Seven Springs Estate in Westchester County (Value: $40 million)
Donald Trump owns many properties in New York. We will see some of them here on this list. This Seven Springs Estate is a start.
This estate is located just outside of Bedford in Westchester County, New York. It is 213-acre wide. There is one 13-bedroom mansion in it. But the whole area can fit a dozen mansions more.
Trump bought this property in 1995. Back then, it was only $7.5 million worth. Now, local brokers give it a value of $40 million.
Does Donald Trump live here? Just like the first property we discuss earlier, it is pretty much neglected. Perhaps it is one of Trump’s luxurious guest houses. Or it is just one of his investments.
12. His Penthouse in Trump Tower (Value: $50 million)
This luxurious penthouse is a part of his Trump Tower pride. But it is worth it to take a look at it separately due to its $50 million value. It is definitely one of the most expensive apartments in New York.
This is Donald Trumps’ personal residence. The top three floors of the Trump Tower is owned solely by him. It is not just a penthouse. It is a triplex penthouse.
In total, it is around 30,000 square feet wide. As if that is not jaw-dropping enough, it has marble, diamond, and gold decorations.
As seen on the picture, the whole penthouse is like a jewelry house. And take a look at the ceiling. The penthouse is decorated with Italianate-style painting on its ceilings.
11. His Estate in Palm Beach (Value: $100 million)
Donald Trump owned two estates in Palm Beach area. This was one of them. This one is an oceanfront mansion. It is approximately 43,000 square feet wide.
He bought the mansion in 2004 for just $40 million on a bankruptcy auction. Actually, Forbes valued the property at $43 million. So, technically he has already got $3 million profit.
It was never his vacation spot. He purchased it for investment purpose only. After keeping the property intact for four years, he sold it for $100 million.
What a sweet way to make money. That sale put it as the most expensive house ever sold in the United States. It broke the previous record of $70 million.
10. Trump Park Avenue in New York (Value: $142 million)
After his Seven Springs Estate and his personal penthouse in Trump Tower, next up is the third Trump’s property in New York. It is the Trump Park Avenue. It is located at the 59th Street Park Avenue.
This one is a 23-apartments building. You can rent one unit for about $100,000 per month. If there is no unit available, you can go to Trump Parc Condominiums. There are 19 more apartment units available there.
The units on both apartments are not sold, but rented. However, the penthouse units were sold for about $21 million per unit.
Donald Trump lived in one of them before selling it in 2011. He was occupying the 4,200-square-feet unit on the 27th floor. The Trump Park Avenue itself is valued at around $142 million.
9. NikeTown in Trump Tower, New York (Value: $200 million)
Next up is another part of Trump Tower. No, we have not mentioned the Trump Tower in our list. But, we will. Hold your curiosity for a little longer!
For now, let’s take a look at one of the masterpieces in both property and retail aspect: the NikeTown. As you can tell from its name, it is a place owned by Nike.
It is where the world-wide company showcases its collection. If you want to keep yourself updated with the latest and best Nike products, NikeTown is where you need to go to.
The leasehold for NikeTown is valued at $200 million. This may put it as the most valuable NikeTown in the world. Donald Trump holds around $46 million bond for the building.
8. Mar-a-Lago in Florida (Value: $250 million)
Mar-a-Lago is the second estate Donald Trump owns in Palm Beach area, Florida. And just like most of his estates, this too has never been his residence.
Donald Trump transforms his estates into private clubs. Most of them are open for public rental. Mar-a-Lago is a popular wedding venue, including for Donald’s son himself, Eric Trump, who got married here two years ago.
Trump bought this 213-acre property in 1985 for $10 million. Today, it is valued at $250 million. It is definitely the most expensive private property in Florida.
This estate was originally built for elite, such us the U.S President. Should he won the election, that plan may work out eventually.
7. Trump Building in New York (Value: $260 million)
Another Donald Trump’s property in New York is up next. This time, it is the Trump Building at 40 Wall Street, one of the busiest business streets in New York.
This 70-story skyscraper was the tallest building in the world from April to May 27, 1930. Back then, it was known as Bank of Manhattan Trust building or Manhattan Company Building.
Believe it or not, this was only worth $1 million when he bought it in 1995. But after renovation and development, now it is worth $260 million, according to Forbes in 2006.
However, New York Department of Finance has another idea. According to the pre-tax net calculation, this property was valued at $350 million.
6. Trump Hotel in Las Vegas (Value: $300 million)
Looking at that picture is as if you are looking at a gold bar reaching up to the sky in the middle of a desert. The windows of this 64-story hotel are indeed gilded with 24-carat gold. It definitely embodies the glamorous side of Las Vegas.
This Trump Hotel was opened in 2008. This 3.46-acre property is located on Fashion Show Drive. And it has 1,282 rooms available. 300 of them are condominium units which were sold to Hilton Grand Vacation.
This is actually a joint development with other two billionaires, Jack Wishna and Phil Ruffin. Donald Trump’s stake is valued at $162 million.
The whole property itself is valued at around $300 million. Not bad for Las Vegas’s tallest building.
5. Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York (Value: $500 million)
The Trump Organization has its name under the development of seven Trump International Hotel and Tower properties. The company has the ownership of two of them. While the others are only under its license.
The first one on our list is the Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York. Actually, the listed owner of this property is the General Electric (GE) Pension Trust.
However, Trump provided his name and expertise during its redevelopment in 1994. It was stripped to its skeleton and given a new facade design.
Besides, Trump also owns a $12 million stake of the property. This Trump International Hotel and Tower is valued at approximately $500 million.
4. The Trump Tower in New York (Value: $460 million)
We have finally come to the legendary Trump Tower. It stands tall on 725 Fifth Avenue of Midtown Manhattan, New York. This is where Trump’s super luxurious penthouse lies within.
The Trump Tower is a 58-story property of both business and residential. In 1983, the Trump Organization cooperated with the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States to develop this property.
Trump owns the whole business sector of the building which are used for commercial and retail. This part of the building is valued at $460 million.
Besides the Trump’s personal residence, the Trump Tower also serves as the headquarter of the Trump Organization.
3. Trump Entertainment Resorts in Atlantic City (Value: $600 million)
The Trump Entertainment Resorts include Trump Taj Mahal, Trump Plaza, and Trump Castle or Trump Marina. They are located in Atlantic City.
However, they are no longer owned by Donald Trump. These resorts were just sold to Icahn Enterprises earlier this year.
Unlike his other estate properties, he sold this one out of debt. The Trump Entertainment Resorts company was suffering from bankruptcy since 2001. By the end of 2014, it owed $1.2 billion in debt.
Technically, the ownership of this business was just transferred from Trump to Icahn. Now, Carl Icahn is the owner of this $600 million property.
2. Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago (Value: $1.2 billion)
We are down to the last two of Donald Trump’s most expensive properties. This is the second Trump International Hotel and Tower on this list. This one is located in Chicago.
It is located next to the main branch of the Chicago River to be exact. It offers the amazing view of Lake Michigan. Probably, that is why Bill Rancic chose this over the golf course and resort in Los Angeles.
This building has been a trademark of the Chicago skyline since 2008. It is 1,170 feet tall (1,389 feet if you include the spire and roof topping). There are 339 hotel rooms available in it. Plus, a five-star restaurant is on the 16th floor which inspired its name, Sixteen.
The whole building is valued at $1.2 billion. Donald Trump holds a $112 million stake of the property.
1. Trump Place in Riverside South, New York (Value: $1.7 billion)
The most expensive property owned by Donald Trump goes to the Trump Place. Not just that, it is also the largest single private development in New York City.
The Trump Organization, along with its two partners: Hudson Waterfront Associates and Extell Development Company, developed this masterpiece in 1997. Then it was sold to The Carlyle Group in 2005 for $1.7 billion.
However, rough technical calculation of the property’s value shows that it should worth more than that. Trump understands this. So, he sued his partners for the sale, but dismissed it eventually.
Some parts of the building are still under construction of the new redevelopment program. Trump is no longer involved in the process.
