Here are some of the stand-out properties in Ellison’s ever-increasing portfolio.

Newport, Rhode Island

Ellison owns multiple properties in Newport, but his most prized one is undoubtedly his Beechwood Mansion on Bellevue Avenue. The historic house was originally built in 1851 and occupied by the famous Astor family, once among the richest and most prominent families in the US.

Ellison bought the property for US$10.5 million in 2010 and spent over US$100 million converting it into an art museum since then, according to the Newport Daily News. After the purchase, Ellison also bought three surrounding properties on Newport’s Bellevue Avenue, according to Business Insider.

Lake Tahoe

Ellison has owned and sold many mansions in Tahoe, which has been home to stars like Sammy Davis Jr, Frank Sinatra, Cher, Alanis Morissette and Liza Minelli, per Tahoe.com.

He still has a number of properties in Incline Village, Nevada, an upmarket neighbourhood on Lake Tahoe’s north shore, where he is believed to have spent around US$102 million on multiple homes, per Business Insider.

In 2018, he also bought the famous Cal Neva Lodge in Tahoe for US$35.8 million to save it from bankruptcy. As per Ellison’s appreciation for historic properties, the resort and casino was originally co-owned by the late and great Sinatra.

Lanai, Hawaii

Carbon Beach, Malibu

It’s believed that Ellison owns up to two dozen homes in Malibu, California, including around 10 on Carbon Beach, better known as “Billionaire’s Beach”. Business Insider reports the tech billionaire spent between US$200 million and US$250 million on properties in the area.

Ellison bought a 10th mansion on the strip for US$48 million in 2017 – as a result he now also controls a large portion of the surrounding beachfront. The 7,700 sq ft property includes a tennis court and a swimming pool.

He also owns Japanese concept hotel Nobu Ryokan Malibu, which opened in April 2017, bought the Malibu Racquet Club for US$6.9 million, and dropped another US$38 million on a beachfront mansion owned by film producer Joel Silver.

Woodside, California

Inspired by Japanese imperial design, Ellison’s stunning Woodside estate in sunny California covers 9.3 hectares (23 acres) and features an 8,000 sq ft home, 10 buildings in total, a lake, a teahouse and even a koi pond. He reportedly spent around US$200 million to renovate the property into a Japanese paradise, per Forbes.

San Francisco

Built in 1958 and designed by William Wurster, Ellison’s 10,000 sq ft, five-bedroom home in San Francisco is valued at over US$20 million, per Forbes. It is one of the first properties in Ellison’s portfolio, and he bought it back in 1988 for US$3.9 million.

Porcupine Creek, California

Ellison bought the 99.5-hectare (246-acre) Porcupine Creek estate for US$43 million, with the intention of turning it into a six-star resort. The mega property includes an amphitheatre, an 18-hole golf course and a 18,430 sq ft residence. In 2022, Ellison opened the decadent Sensei Porcupine Creek, a picturesque wellness retreat on the estate.

Kyoto, Japan

Ellison’s love for turning historic homes into museums extends to Japan’s temples. He bought a historic garden villa located on the grounds of a Zen Buddhist temple that dates back to 1386. The property in Kyoto, Japan was originally listed for a reported US$86 million and is set become a Japanese art museum.

Palm Beach

Last year, Ellison dropped a record-breaking US$173 million on a Florida compound in Manalapan, a wealthy town near Palm Beach. The transaction of the ocean-to-lake estate marked the most expensive residential sale ever in Florida.

The primary residence and various surrounding buildings cover around 85,000 sq ft of living space, with 33 bedrooms and 34 bathrooms. The estate also came complete with a golf practice area, basketball court, tennis court, a freshwater pond, a miniature golf course, bird sanctuary, boat dock and even a butterfly garden, per USA Today.