Every Property Jeffrey Epstein Owned: A Complete Guide to His Real Estate Empire

The Real Estate Empire

Jeffrey Epstein's real estate holdings spanned four U.S. states, one U.S. territory, and France. According to estate filings, property records, and reporting by the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, the combined value of his properties exceeded $200 million at the time of his death. Each property played a distinct role in Epstein's life and, in several cases, in the criminal investigations that followed.

This article provides a comprehensive guide to every known property, including purchase details, the role each played in investigations, and the current status or disposition of each.

9 East 71st Street, Manhattan, New York

Overview

The Manhattan townhouse was the centerpiece of Epstein's real estate holdings and served as his primary residence. Located on the Upper East Side between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, the property is one of the largest private residences in Manhattan, according to New York City property records and the New York Times.

Purchase and Transfer Details

According to New York City Department of Finance records and reporting by the New York Times:

The property was originally purchased by Les Wexner in 1989 for approximately $13.2 million
Wexner transferred the property to Epstein in 1998 for a nominal amount — the exact terms of the transfer have been a subject of scrutiny
The seven-story, approximately 21,000-square-foot mansion was one of the largest single-family homes in New York City
In his February 2026 congressional deposition, Wexner confirmed the transfer but provided limited detail about the consideration, according to congressional records

Role in Investigations

The Manhattan townhouse became a critical site in the federal investigation. According to the FBI search warrant affidavit and court filings in the Southern District of New York:

After Epstein's arrest on July 6, 2019, the FBI executed a search warrant on the property
Agents discovered a locked safe containing a large quantity of cash, diamonds, and an expired Austrian passport with Epstein's photograph but a different name and a Saudi Arabian address, according to court filings
Agents also recovered what prosecutors described as a "vast trove" of photographs, including nude and partially nude photographs of girls who appeared to be underage
The FBI catalogued hundreds of items from the residence as evidence
The discoveries at the townhouse strengthened the prosecution's case and were cited in the government's bail arguments

Current Status

The property was listed for sale as part of the estate disposition process. According to the New York Times, the property was eventually sold. The estimated value at the time of Epstein's death was approximately $56 million, according to estate filings.

358 El Brillo Way, Palm Beach, Florida

Overview

The Palm Beach property is where the entire Epstein criminal investigation began. According to Palm Beach County property records and the Miami Herald's "Perversion of Justice" investigation, this waterfront estate was the site of the abuse that first brought Epstein to the attention of law enforcement.

Purchase Details

According to Palm Beach County property records:

Epstein purchased the property in 1990
The estate sits on approximately 1.2 acres on the Intracoastal Waterway
The property included a main residence, guest house, and pool area

Role in Investigations

The Palm Beach property was central to both the 2005 investigation and the 2019 case. According to the Palm Beach Police probable cause affidavit, the Miami Herald, and court filings:

In March 2005, a parent contacted the Palm Beach Police Department to report that her 14-year-old daughter had been paid $300 for sexual acts at the property
The ensuing investigation identified dozens of underage victims who described being recruited to provide "massages" at the residence that escalated to sexual abuse
Victims described a consistent pattern: they were recruited by other girls, brought to the residence, led to a massage room on the second floor, and paid cash afterward
The Palm Beach Police executed search warrants and recovered physical evidence, including photographs and message pads containing the names and contact information of victims
The FBI's subsequent federal investigation expanded on the Palm Beach findings, identifying approximately 36 victims

Current Status

The property was sold after Epstein's death. According to the Palm Beach Daily News and property records, the buyer subsequently demolished the house in 2021. The estimated value at the time of Epstein's death was approximately $22 million, according to estate filings.

Little St. James Island, U.S. Virgin Islands

Overview

Little St. James, often referred to in media coverage as "Epstein's private island" or colloquially as "Pedophile Island," is a 71.5-acre island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, located off the southeast coast of St. Thomas. According to USVI property records and the USVI Attorney General's complaint, the island was the most notorious of Epstein's properties.

Purchase Details

According to USVI property records and reporting by the New York Times:

Epstein purchased Little St. James in 1998 for approximately $7.95 million
He subsequently spent tens of millions of dollars developing the island with buildings, infrastructure, and amenities
Development included a main residence, guest houses, a library, a cinema, a pool complex, a helipad, a dock, and the distinctive blue-and-white-striped structure that became widely photographed

Role in Investigations

According to the USVI Attorney General's complaint, court filings, and reporting by the Miami Herald and the New York Times:

The island was a primary location where Epstein brought victims, according to multiple victim statements in court filings
Flight logs showed regular travel between Epstein's other residences and the island
The USVI Attorney General's 2020 complaint alleged that Epstein used the island to conduct "a network of entities to traffic, abuse, and exploit young women and girls" beginning as early as 2001
The island's remote location and Epstein's control of access made it particularly difficult for victims to escape or seek help, according to victim testimony
Witnesses described seeing young women and girls on the island during periods when Epstein was in residence

Current Status

The islands have been subject to ongoing legal proceedings in the USVI. According to the USVI Attorney General's office and reporting by the Associated Press, the disposition of the islands has been part of the estate administration and enforcement actions. For current updates, see Epstein Island 2026 Status.

Great St. James Island, U.S. Virgin Islands

Overview

Great St. James is a larger island adjacent to Little St. James. According to USVI property records:

Epstein purchased Great St. James in 2016 for approximately $18 million
The island is approximately 165 acres, significantly larger than Little St. James
At the time of purchase, the island was largely undeveloped

Development and Controversy

According to the USVI Attorney General and local reporting:

Epstein began development of the island without proper permits, according to USVI environmental enforcement actions
The USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources cited Epstein for unauthorized construction
Epstein paid a fine of $150,000 for the permit violations
Development plans included roads, structures, and infrastructure
The purchase and rapid development occurred despite Epstein's status as a registered sex offender

Current Status

Great St. James is part of the same estate administration and legal proceedings as Little St. James. The combined estimated value of both islands at the time of Epstein's death was approximately $86 million, according to estate filings.

Zorro Ranch, Stanley, New Mexico

Overview

Zorro Ranch is a sprawling property located in the remote high desert of central New Mexico, near the town of Stanley, approximately 35 miles southeast of Santa Fe. According to property records and reporting by the New York Times, the ranch encompassed approximately 8,000 acres (some reports cite 7,500 acres) and included a main residence, guest houses, an airstrip, and various outbuildings.

Purchase Details

According to New Mexico property records and the New York Times:

Epstein acquired the property through a series of transactions beginning in the 1990s
The ranch was held through corporate entities rather than in Epstein's personal name
The property's remote location and vast acreage provided extreme privacy

Eugenics Reporting

In July 2019, the New York Times published a report that Epstein had discussed plans to use the Zorro Ranch as a base for a program to "seed the human race with his DNA" by impregnating large numbers of women. According to the New York Times:

Epstein told scientists and other associates about his interest in transhumanism and his desire to use the ranch for a selective breeding program
He discussed these plans with prominent scientists whom he had cultivated through his philanthropic activities
The reporting described the plans as reflecting a eugenics ideology
Scientists who interacted with Epstein expressed varying degrees of knowledge about and discomfort with these discussions
There is no evidence that the breeding program was ever implemented

Role in Investigations

According to the New Mexico Attorney General's office and reporting by the Associated Press:

The New Mexico Attorney General opened an investigation into potential criminal activity at the ranch
The investigation examined whether victims were brought to the property
Victim statements in court filings referenced visits to the New Mexico property
The ranch's airstrip facilitated private air travel to and from the property, outside normal commercial flight records
The investigation was complicated by Epstein's death in August 2019

Current Status

The ranch was listed for sale as part of the estate disposition. According to property records and the New York Times, the estimated value at the time of Epstein's death was approximately $18 million.

Avenue Foch Apartment, Paris, France

Overview

Epstein maintained a property on Avenue Foch, one of the most prestigious residential streets in Paris. According to French property records and reporting by the New York Times:

The apartment was located in the 16th arrondissement
Avenue Foch is one of the widest and most exclusive avenues in Paris, radiating from the Arc de Triomphe
The property was one of several that demonstrated Epstein's international lifestyle

The Brunel Connection

The Paris property had particular significance because of its connection to Jean-Luc Brunel, the French modeling agent who was one of Epstein's closest associates. According to court filings and reporting by Reuters:

Brunel operated in the Parisian fashion and modeling world and had documented ties to Epstein
Victims alleged that Brunel recruited young women and girls through the modeling industry for Epstein
Brunel was arrested at Charles de Gaulle Airport in December 2020 on charges including rape of minors
Brunel was found dead in his prison cell in Paris in February 2022, with authorities ruling the death a suicide
The Paris apartment served as a location where Epstein and his associates operated within the French social scene

Role in Investigations

According to NBC News and French judicial authorities:

French prosecutors opened investigations into activities connected to the Paris property
The 2026 DOJ document release provided additional details about activities in France that have prompted new investigative activity
The property is relevant to ongoing French investigations

Current Status

The disposition of the Paris property has been handled through international legal processes and is subject to French legal proceedings.

Other Properties and Assets

According to estate filings and reporting by the New York Times, Epstein also owned or controlled:

Private aircraft — Including a Boeing 727 (known in media coverage as the "Lolita Express"), a Gulfstream jet, and helicopters. The aircraft were valued at approximately $18.5 million in estate filings. Flight logs from these aircraft became some of the most scrutinized documents in the case
Vehicles and vessels — Including multiple vehicles and watercraft, valued at approximately $18 million in estate filings
Art and furnishings — The contents of Epstein's properties included art and furnishings valued at approximately $11.5 million, according to estate filings

Property Portfolio Summary

Property	Location	Acquired	Est. Value at Death
9 East 71st Street	Manhattan, NY	1998 (transfer)	~$56M
358 El Brillo Way	Palm Beach, FL	1990	~$22M
Little St. James	USVI	1998	~$86M (combined)
Great St. James	USVI	2016	(included above)
Zorro Ranch	Stanley, NM	1990s	~$18M
Avenue Foch	Paris, France	Various	Not disclosed
Total (estimated)			$200M+

What the Properties Reveal

Epstein's real estate portfolio reflected several key aspects of his operations, according to court filings, the USVI AG complaint, and investigative reporting:

Geographic diversity — Properties in multiple jurisdictions complicated law enforcement coordination
Privacy and control — The private islands and remote ranch provided environments where Epstein controlled access
Wealth signaling — The Manhattan townhouse and Avenue Foch apartment signaled extreme wealth to the social, financial, and political figures Epstein cultivated
Infrastructure for abuse — Multiple properties were identified in victim statements as locations where abuse occurred
Corporate ownership — Most properties were held through LLCs and corporate entities, adding layers of legal complexity

Primary Sources

NYC property records — nyc.gov
FBI search warrant — CourtListener
New Mexico AG investigation — nmag.gov
USVI AG complaint — vi.gov
USVI property records — vi.gov
New York Times, property reporting — nytimes.com
Miami Herald, "Perversion of Justice" — miamiherald.com
Palm Beach County property records — pbcgov.org

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