Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan make headlines in news of their latest real estate purchase. The couple appears to be purchasing a lavish waterfront mansion on Miami’s Indian Creek Island, known collectively as the “Billionaire Bunker.” It is estimated to cost between USD150–200 million (₹1,250–1,650 crore) making this one of the most expensive properties available in the United States.
Indian Creek Island: One of the most exclusive residential districts on Earth. The island is famous for its privacy and high-security, and is the country's breeding ground for billionaires, celebrities and powerful figures. The neighbors include Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Ivanka Trump. It is said to be a lavish residence with jaw dropping views overlooking a seaside area, state-of-the-art design and the sort of isolation that will attract the ultra-wealthy to the country.
Zuckerberg is projected to move into the property in April 2026. The move would mark a departure from California, where he has spent so many years. One reason is Florida’s zero state income tax, which appeals to billionaires. California, meanwhile, is preparing for a new billionaire tax, something that may have informed his decision. Zuckerberg is becoming one of a growing number of tech heads and wealthy entrepreneurs who in an effort to build their own companies in Florida are relocating there for its financial and lifestyle benefits.
The purchase is among Zuckerberg’s additions to his global property collection, also including homes in California and Hawaii. His action points to a broader pattern of tech billionaires relocating toward Florida. Tax benefits aside, the state also provides luxury living, warm weather, and closeness to international markets. Miami in particular has grown into a magnet for big shots in technology, finance and entertainment.
The purchase has generated interest and discussion. For some, it’s a smart financial investment; for others, it’s another iteration of billionaires amassing wealth in their little bubble. Social media users have said Florida, including Indian Creek Island itself, has become the ultimate luxury and privacy destination and that it is appealing as a billionaire hub.
Mark Zuckerberg’s purchase of a mansion on Indian Creek Island reflects both personal life choices as well as broader economic trends. With neighbors like Jeff Bezos and Ivanka Trump under his radar, the Meta chief executive is joining a community built for the world’s wealthiest. As he prepares to move in by April 2026, the purchase further highlights how Florida will become the new core of billionaire living, as his property combines luxury with exclusivity, financial strategy in this increasingly rich and vibrant hub of Florida living.
