A sprawling beachside residence in Florida is the most expensive property for sale in the US.
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Business Insider searched Zillow listings to find the most expensive home in each US state.From beachside abodes to French chateau-inspired manors, each home offers some unique amenities.Florida has the most expensive home for sale in the US, followed by California and New York.
The US housing market is gradually tilting more toward buyers.
According to Realtor.com, about 19.3% of homes listed for sale saw a price cut in August, easing some pressure off buyers plagued by high mortgage rates. The Fed cut rates last week and is expected to lower them further in the coming months, which should eventually push down mortgage rates and increase homebuyers’ purchasing power.
Luxury real estate, however, is a different ball game.
Despite a global dip in transactions, the high-end real-estate markets in Manhattan, Los Angeles, and especially Palm Beach continue to be robust, according to a September Knight Frank report analyzing sales of $10-million-and-up homes.
Perhaps unsurprising, then, that New York is home to the third-most expensive home on this list: an eight-bedroom duplex penthouse in Central Park Tower.
Casa Encantada, an 8.4-acre deco-style mansion in LA’s Bel Air neighborhood, is the second-priciest property.
Taking the top spot for the most expensive home, though, is a 1989-built sprawling beachside residence in Florida.
To compile this list, Business Insider scoured Zillow listings. The properties below were the most expensive in their states as of September 20, 2024. When listing photos were unavailable, photos of a nearby city or landmark were used.
Here’s a look at the priciest homes for sale in each state.
National Land Realty – Clint Flowers
Listing price: $12.5 million
This 1,225-acre Alabama property, which is lined with hundreds of towering trees, is home to a sprawling five-bedroom, six-bathroom limestone lodge with every amenity imaginable, from a private pool and outdoor patio to scenic walking trails.
Realtors have called it a “hunting paradise” for its 456 acres of free-range grounds, featuring whitetail bucks, fallow deer, turkeys, doves, ducks, and several other birds and animals.
The private estate also includes 12 acres of agriculture fields, 13 fiberglass shooting houses, and wooden shooting cabins.
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Listing price: $7.25 million
Offering sweeping lakefront views, this resort-style 19-bedroom, 22-bathroom house in Wasilla has a banquet hall, a central home, and a cedar chalet by the water.
There are four separate homes across 7.2 acres of land, with the potential to turn each into a cozy holiday home or to create a private venue for weddings and receptions.
The main house has a vaulted ceiling, an open kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, and a game room. Situated a few steps from the main house, the cedar chalet offers unobstructed views of the Big Lake, with a fireplace and a Juliette balcony.
Walt Danley Local Luxury Christie’s International Real Estate -Katrina Barrett
Listing price: $50 million
Based on other similar designs in the area by SAOTA, an award-winning South African architectural firm, in collaboration with Stratton, another award-winning Scottsdale-based firm, this 2.9-acre mountain-top desert property— which the buyer can build and make changes to— feels straight out of of of an episode of “Selling Sunset.”
Tucked away in Paradise Valley, an area on the outskirts of Phoenix and Scottsdale that has been dubbed the “Beverly Hills of Arizona, ” this proposed six-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion is surrounded by mountains and provides views of Mummy, Phoenix, McDowell, and the Four Peaks cliffs.
Inside, the home’s rendered plan includes a chef’s kitchen, a cinema hall, an in-house spa, and a resort-style infinity pool that overlooks the valley.
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Listing price: $8 million
Despite being only 5.9 miles from downtown Bentonville, this 58-acre equestrian estate feels like you’ve been transported to the English countryside.
However, don’t let the traditional touches deceive you; this five-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 2021 and updated with modern amenities, such as a gourmet kitchen with a French Lacanche range, a triple barrel-vaulted ceiling, three fireplaces, and sleek wooden flooring.
Outside, the property has miles of private hiking and horseback riding trails, a 288-square-foot barn, 1,200-square-foot shed space, and an all-year-round greenhouse.
Josh Flagg
Listing price: $195 million
Called “Casa Encantada,” this 8.4-acre mansion exudes old Hollywood charm.
It was built in 1937 by architect James E. Dolena and restored in the Hollywood Art Deco style by New York-based architect Peter Marino, whose other prominent projects include the Dior flagship store in Paris and the Giorgio Armani on Madison Avenue in New York.
The seven-bedroom, 20-bathroom home features 14-foot high ceilings, a formal dining room, a paneled library, a massive pool pavilion, and a rose garden.
For those who love to entertain, the outdoors includes a 60-foot pool with a tropical garden and an in-house tennis court.
Realtor Josh Flagg, who was part of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles,” is marketing the listing.
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Listing price: $69 million
This 13,341-square-foot residence is the latest addition to one of Aspen‘s most exclusive communities, Starwood.
A mountain residence with incredible indoor and outdoor facilities, some of which include a hot tub, al fresco dining, fire pits, and an in-house spa with a gym, this seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom home is ideal for nature lovers.
Inside, the home has both functional and aesthetic amenities, such as large open windows in the living room that offer panoramic views of Ajax Mountain and Mount Sopris, a chef’s kitchen, a wine room, and an in-house theater.
Sotheby’s International Realty – Leslie McElwreath
Listing price: $49.5 million
This six-bedroom, eight-bathroom coastal home in Greenwich is situated on 1.6 acres of land. A mere 35 miles from Midtown Manhattan, this resort-style manor, inspired by the 1928 stone-style architecture, comes with modern luxuries.
The residence, which has 12,492 square feet of living space, has waterside terraces and spacious rooms with high ceilings.
Outside, there’s a dockyard, a waterfront pool, and a private beach with glittering views of the Manhattan skyline.
Monument Sotheby’s International Realty – Michael Reamy Jr
Listing price: $6.75 million
This waterfront property, situated on the shores of Indian Beach and surrounded by the sea on all sides, was built in 2014. With 7,100 square feet of living space, the home includes 11 bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a three-level elevator, multiple kitchen spaces, and ample space for entertainment.
Outdoor highlights include a pool with a hot tub, a lounge space, and private access to the beach.
The residence is also steps away from Delaware’s National Seashore Park and only 2 miles from downtown Rehoboth Beach, offering plenty of opportunities to interact with nature.
Dawn McKenna Group/Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing price: $295 million
Located in the exclusive Port Royal neighborhood, this six-bedroom, 22,800-square-foot house has a whopping 24 bathrooms.
It also includes a private 231-foot yacht basin and a 111-foot dock perfect for the high-class yachter looking to soak up all the marine life that Naples has to offer.
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Listing price: $46.8 million
Featured in “Dynasty” and “Ironheart,” this 17,000-square-foot mansion was inspired by European architecture.
It features a limestone balcony made from materials imported from Jerusalem and Parisian double doors, in addition to a swimming pool, an eight-person jacuzzi, a four-room gym, and a one-bedroom pool house.
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Listing price: $50 million
Right on the shores of Kailua Beach, the 12-bedroom, 13-bathroom home is the epitome of luxury beachfront living.
The mansion occupies the largest residential lot on the Kailua Beachfront at over 2 acres, and features a pool, built-in waterfall, and grotto that would make anyone love living on island time.
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Listing price: $24.7 million
Up for auction in September, this 13,384-square-foot estate could have starting bids starting at $14 million, but the listing price is set at $24.7 million.
The property features a pickleball court, guest home, and garden house, while the primary wing of the main residence has two offices, two ensuite bathrooms, and a home gym.
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Listing price: $19.9 million
Located just 35 miles north of Chicago, this lakefront estate is described as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to establish your multi-generational family compound.”
The property is ideal for an equestrian owner, thanks to its 13 stables and polo fields, but also boasts an in-ground swimming pool and a tennis court. The home itself has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, a custom chef’s kitchen, and five fireplaces.
Key Associates Signature Realty
Listing price: $47.9 million
Spanning over 50,762 square feet on a 550-acre lot, Big Tree Farm is located in the quaint Christmas-themed town of Santa Claus.
It wouldn’t be hard to feel festive year-round, however, if you lived in a sprawling 15-bedroom, 18-bathroom house with a 600-occupancy entertaining space, a classic car museum, and a 1950s-style diner with classic checked floors and music memorabilia.
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Listing price: $5.9 million
This ranch-style mansion may not be the most expensive on this list, but it still has luxury features, including 40 acres of land, a home gym, a tennis court, a swimming pool, and a sauna.
KC Homes 365
Listing price: $6.8 million
A three-story home with five bedrooms and six bathrooms, 5930 Oakwood spans 6,511 square feet.
Its luxurious finishes include a heated pool, a backyard pizza oven, a Miele coffee machine built into the gourmet kitchen, and a spiral staircase inspired by the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
Exp Realty
Listing price: $10.5 million
This 24,252-square-foot home was built in 2001, but looks like an English country estate straight out of the 17th century.
The 10-bedroom, 13-bathroom property also comes with an eight-car garage and over 10 acres of grounds.
Quita Cutrer/Burns & Co, Inc.
Listing price: $14 million
At 25,372 square feet, this Baton Rouge property features five bedrooms and 10 bathrooms as well as a 4,800-square-foot guest house, a 1,429-square-foot cabana, an outdoor kitchen, and a saltwater pool.
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Listing price: $17 million
93 Cooksey is located on Mount Desert Island’s Seal Harbor near Acadia National Park, pictured above, with stunning cliffside ocean views.
The home features 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms over 10,918 square feet.
Cara Pearlman Group of Compass/Bright MLS
Listing price: $34.9 million
Inspired by the architecture of French chateaus, this five-bedroom, 12-bathroom home measures 25,119 square feet and comes with a wine cellar, a theater, an octagon-shaped conservatory, and ample room for entertaining with a commercial-grade kitchen and large reception rooms.
The surrounding 13.5-acre estate also offers a heated pool and views of the Potomac River.
LandVest
Listing price: $40 million
This 14,000-square-foot home, located 35 miles from Boston, features nine bedrooms and six bathrooms.
The 25-acre estate includes a private beach with a pier, a guest house, a boat house, and a pool among other amenities.
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Listing price: $18 million
Located along the shores of Walloon Lake at Randall’s Point, this historic locale was once frequented by Ernest Hemingway. The 15.5-acre property includes 2,170 feet of shoreline.
The main log cabin spans 5,700 square feet, and three guest cabins are located throughout the surrounding woods for a total of 14 bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
Courtesy of Beau Flom
Listing price: $14 million
This castle-like six-bedroom property is on tranquil Little Pine Lake, about three hours north of central Minneapolis. Many of the rooms feature views of the lake.
Highlights include a gourmet kitchen and a 20-car garage. With its wet bar, billiards room, and two separate wine cellars that can hold up to 3,000 bottles, it is a dream home for any party host.
Courtesy of Greg Clearman
Listing price: $11.8 million
Just a few miles east of the Mississippi River, this Clarksdale compound is described in its listing as a “hunter’s paradise” with over 1,500 acres for hunting deer.
The main home on the property is a lodge with 10 bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and three separate common rooms, perfect for any large family or friend-group getaway.
Courtesy of Allen Treadwell
Listing price: $15.4 million
Set on 164 acres, this four-bedroom estate features hand-painted murals, a billiards room, a poker room, and an owner’s suite with a coffee bar and fireplace.
But it was really built with the equestrian in mind. On site is a 60,000-square-foot climate-controlled riding arena, as well as two separate barns and multiple fenced-in pastures.
Courtesy of Tamara Williams
Listing price: $39.5 million
Previously a cattle ranch, this seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom property is tucked into a dream-like Montana estate with rolling hills, grasslands, and wide-open fields.
Covering over 6,000 acres, the property has endless activities, with two spring-fed trout fishing ponds, an indoor equestrian riding arena, and 1,000 fenced-in acres to raise livestock.
Courtesy of Karalyn Hoefer
Listing price: $6.47 million
Dubbed The Plainsman, this five-bedroom home occupies nearly 12,000 square feet across five serene acres.
The main house has living rooms on two separate floors, a fitness center, a dedicated cigar room, a full wine cellar, and a 10-car garage.
An additional dwelling on the property is big enough to hold an indoor basketball court or be its own event space.
Courtesy of Chase International
Listing price: $49.5 million
Boasting 525 feet of private shoreline on idyllic Lake Tahoe, this eight-bedroom getaway features 13 fireplaces, a 1,600-bottle wine cellar, and a 10-seat movie theater.
But the crown jewels of the property are its two glass funiculars — cable cars like the kind you might see on a ski mountain — that glide owners and guests to and from the property’s pier on the lake.
Courtesy of Jamieson Duston
Listing price: $10.95 million
The seven-bedroom estate on New Hampshire’s popular Lake Winnipesaukee features majestic floor-to-wall glass ceilings overlooking 430 feet of private shoreline.
There is a two-slip boathouse, a waterside gym, and over 5,000 square feet of outdoor space that, according to the listing, has hosted personal concerts for past owners.
VHT Studios
Listing price: $28 million
This seven-bedroom, 12-bathroom mansion was built in 2007.
Set on 160 acres, it’s in horse-farm country but also not far from the Jersey Shore.
With more than 18,000 square feet of space, the house has a 24-seat formal dining room, a 3,500-bottle wine cellar and tasting room, a 12-seat movie theater, and a fitness center.
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Listing price: $17.5 million
This Santa Fe estate includes not one but four private residences being sold in a bundle.
This residential compound, with about 14 bedrooms in total over about 18,000 square feet of living space, is being sold furnished.
There are also spa facilities, a gym and sauna, a heated pool, and a large outdoor space for gathering among the homes.
The listing agent didn’t reply to a request for comment.
Donna Dotan/DDreps
Listing price: $150 million
Maybe not surprisingly, one of the most expensive homes for sale in the country is in New York City.
This eight-bedroom duplex penthouse is on the 127th and 128th floors of Central Park Tower, which is a newly built skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan and the tallest residential building in the country.
It may not be a house, but it’s pretty large: The property boasts 11,535 square feet of living space, including a 1,550-square-foot grand salon with 14-foot ceilings.
Christie’s Highlands – Cashiers
Listing price: $49.99 million
This 14,540-square-foot home is on a mountaintop in Highlands, North Carolina, near the Georgia border.
The home has seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and 40 acres of gated space. The outdoor area features covered outdoor pavilions, a helipad, an infinity pool, and gardens.
Hilary Ehlen Photography
Listing price: $2.75 million
In Fargo, North Dakota, sits a four-bedroom home inspired by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Nods to Wright in the 6,728-square-foot house include built-in furniture, wooden accents, and stone fireplaces.
The property, built in 2009, also has a large outdoor space with a fire pit and views of a nearby golf course.
Crooked River Media
Listing price: $19.99 million
This castle-like mansion is in Hunting Valley, Ohio, a village about 26 miles from central Cleveland.
The 20,686-square-foot house, built by architect Charles Fazio and yacht interior designer Ari Loar, was completed in 2018.
The house has six bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, and a host of other luxuries, such as a gym, a sauna, and a temperature-controlled wine room.
Flow Photos
Listing price: $17.25 million
This eight-bedroom, 16-bathroom house in Oklahoma City, set on 36 acres of land, is ready to host parties.
The house has about 19,000 square feet of living space and resort-style amenities including a 70,000-gallon pool with a slide, a grotto, and a hot tub. Inside, there’s a two-lane bowling alley and a game room.
Also on the premises is a 32,000-square-foot barn with an indoor basketball court, a stage for performances, and a dance floor.
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Listing price: $17.9 million
The Y Bell Ranch combines country details with luxurious trimmings, all with the Cascade mountain range as its backdrop.
At the center of the 435-acre estate — which is a fully operational cattle ranch — is a custom-built main residence spanning 8,863 square feet. The home has five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, a 9,200-square-foot trophy room, a family room with a full bar, and a state-of-the-art in-home theater with cowhide wallpaper.
The expansive property also includes a 2,967-square-foot guest house and a separate ranch manager’s residence.
The ranch has a 3,020-square-foot barn, an additional barn with horse stalls, an indoor arena with a bar, and a hay and equipment shed, among other amenities.
Its closest town is Redmond, which is less than a 15-minute drive away.
The listing agent declined to comment further on the property or share a photo.
Courtesy of Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate
Listing price: $20 million
Windmill Hollow Manor transports visitors to a bygone era in the English countryside.
Inspired by Buckland Manor — a 13th-century country house in the Cotswolds — the 188-acre estate outside Philadelphia blends European architectural styles, including Cotswold, Elizabethan, Jacobean, Georgian, and Regency.
The main residence sits alongside the Brandywine River and features six bedrooms, six full baths, and four half-baths. The grounds include a three-bay garage with a second-floor loft, an in-ground pool with a pool house, a greenhouse, a 12-stall stable, and a carriage building with access to about 6 miles of trails.
The property also has eight adjoining parcels ranging from 9 to 20 acres each.
The listing agent didn’t reply to a request for comment.
Milbury and Company
Listing price: $22.5 million
Located along the Sakonnet Passage, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, Bayberry Farm is a one-of-a-kind coastal residence.
The private mile-long driveway leading to the main house winds through a picturesque landscape of woodlands.
This 108-acre New England estate has 10 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a gallery, and an exercise room. Its soaring ceilings and expansive windows flood each room with natural light.
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Listing price: $16.5 million
This resort-style home is on Hilton Head Island, one of the most picturesque stretches of South Carolina’s coastline.
The waterfront property, which sits on 0.58 acres, is just steps from the beach, providing access to sun, sand, and surf.
The newly built home has 6,500 square feet of living space, including six generously sized bedrooms — many with breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views — and eight bathrooms. The second floor boasts a chef’s kitchen that also has views of the ocean.
Outside, you’ll find a heated infinity pool and spa with built-in seating and a large grilling area perfect for entertaining.
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Midwest
Listing price: $6 million
This South Dakota estate covers nearly half an acre on the banks of the Missouri River.
The castle-like, 9,000-square-foot home spans two lots and includes four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and an outdoor kitchen.
An elevator services three distinct sitting areas on the house’s second floor, each leading to expansive terraces.
The home features a temperature-controlled wine room, a cigar lounge, a golf simulator, a gym, a sauna, and a theater room.
Jacob Benedict of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Midwest is marketing the listing.
Courtesy of Jones Properties
Listing price: $37.5 million
Located about 15 miles south of downtown Nashville, Hillside Meadows is a 749-acre estate nestled in a lush woodland.
The centerpiece of the property is a custom-built main residence with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Despite its rustic setting, the home exudes luxury, with features like an infinity pool with stunning views of surrounding rolling hills and meadows.
In addition to the main house, the estate features a pool house, two tobacco barns with attached sheds, a pole barn, a hay shed, and two run-in shelters.
For equestrians, there are miles of scenic trails ideal for horseback riding.
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Listing price: $47 million
Built in 1938, the mansion at 5619 Walnut Hill Lane is located in Dallas’ prestigious Preston Hollow neighborhood, known for its swanky homes and affluent residents.
The estate spans nearly 12 acres and boasts over 27,000 square feet of lavish living space, featuring elegant crown molding and soaring ceilings, according to its listing.
Inside, you’ll find 10 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, a private library, a bar, a wine cellar, and a theater room.
The property also features a pool, expansive gardens, scenic walking trails with a pond, and a helicopter pad.
The listing agent didn’t reply to a request for comment.
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty
Listing price: $48 million
The centerpiece of Hobble Creek Ranch is a majestic-looking, 17,493-square-foot mansion with seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
Beyond its manicured lawn lies 3,387 sprawling acres of ranchland, which herds of wild deer and elk call home.
The main house is flanked by a two-bedroom guest house, an indoor tennis court, and a pool house. Summit Sotheby’s International Realty agent Kerry Oman told BI it’s a “recreation paradise.”
Abe Weintraub/Meadowood Media
Listing price: $22.9 million
This 10,000-square-foot, 11-bedroom mansion in the quiet town of Ferrisburgh sits on an ecologically protected section of Lake Champlain within a 300-acre estate.
Besides the main house, which has views of the Adirondack Mountains and a private golf course with 33 holes, there are five other residential buildings, a farmhouse, two barns, and three piers that jut out into the lake.
Element real-estate agent Jessica Bridge told BI the estate is a “haven for wildlife” and has only been owned by four families since it was built in 1906, making it “a rare legacy opportunity.”
Jim Rill
Listing price: $60 million
Perched at the end of a stone-lined driveway lies an ivory-white, eight-bedroom, 15-bathroom mansion on 16.5 acres of land that was once part of former president George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate.
It features a game room, a movie theater, a spa, a three-bedroom guest house, and a private dock on the Potomac River.
Bjorn Bakstad/Getty Images
Listing price: $58 million
Tied for the most expensive property in Washington are two ultra-lavish mansions listed by Compass.
Both listings do not disclose their exact addresses.
One is Halftide Farms, an estate located in the quaint seaside town of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, and the other is a property in Hunts Point, a secluded town on a peninsula by Lake Washington.
Situated on 90 acres of beachfront land, the Friday Harbor property includes five individual residences with a total of 11 bedrooms and 13 full bathrooms. Standout features include tennis and pickleball courts, multiple pools, and a cabana.
Meanwhile, the Hunts Point property comes with its own mansion — a 10-bedroom, five-bathroom sandstone residence with access to 327 feet of private beach. The property sits on over four acres of land and features a cabana, a guest cottage, and private tennis courts.
The real-estate agent representing the sellers of both properties declined to comment on the listings.
GreenbrierLiving.com
Listing price: $9.1 million
Situated on the 10,000-acre Greenbrier Sporting Club estate, which director of sales Hayes Beard describes as “America’s playground since 1778,” this private property offers eight bedrooms — one of which features a slide for kids — and 11 bathrooms over three levels.
Built in 2021, the 10,341-square-foot home also includes a bowling alley, a fitness center, and an infinity pool that overlooks tree-covered mountains and manicured golf courses.
Ponsonby Creative/Chris Ponsonby
Listing price: $8.9 million
This five-bedroom, five-bathroom New England-style house originally built in 2003 offers 140-degree views of Geneva Lake.
The property comes with a heated porch, a chef’s kitchen, and a private pier. It’s “relaxed, casual, and gracious, and perfectly reflects the lake life,” said Compass real-estate agent Janis Hartley.
Latham Jenkins/Live Water Properties
Listing price: $85 million
This ranch in the tiny town of Meeteetse, Wyoming, fits its nickname: “Little Yellowstone.”
According to its listing with real-estate brokerage Live Water Properties, the land has been kept and managed by the same family since 1895. The family has created a haven for wildlife like moose, antelope, and elk on the 16,500 acres of green pastures, burbling rivers, grassy plains, and rolling hills.
Dotted across the land are several residences, including two ranch houses, a bunkhouse, and a duplex.
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