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Taylor Swift’s Jaw-Dropping Real Estate Empire: A Tour of Her Lavish Properties
While Taylor Swift is globally renowned for her chart-topping music career, she has quietly built an impressive real estate portfolio over the years. The pop superstar, 35, made her first significant property purchase in 2009 at the young age of 19. Since then, she has expanded her holdings to include stunning homes across New York, California, Tennessee, and Rhode Island. Recently, she has even hinted at new acquisitions and renovations, further cementing her status as a real estate mogul. Let’s delve into the luxurious properties that Taylor Swift calls home.
Nashville Beginnings: A $1.99 Million Penthouse
Taylor Swift’s foray into the real estate market began in 2009 with the purchase of a three-bedroom penthouse in Nashville for $1.99 million. This marked the beginning of her journey as a savvy property investor.
New York: The $50 Million Tribeca Compound
Swift solidified her place among New York City’s elite residents in 2014 when she bought two penthouses in the trendy Tribeca neighborhood for around $20 million from “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson. She didn’t stop there—she later purchased a third unit in the building for $9.75 million and an adjacent townhouse for $18 million. By combining these properties, Swift created a massive 18,653 square-foot urban compound worth $50 million.
Andrew Azoulay, a Manhattan real-estate agent, revealed that he advised Swift to buy the townhouse to act as a private garage and to purchase the second-floor apartment to connect the garage to her duplex in the Sugar Loaf building. This strategic move has ensured Swift has a seamless, expansive living space in one of New York’s most coveted areas.
Rhode Island: The $17.75 Million Ocean-Front Mansion
In 2013, Swift purchased a majestic ocean-front mansion in Westerly, Rhode Island, for $17.75 million. Aptly named “Holiday Home,” the mansion, perched atop Watch Hill, has been the go-to getaway for Swift and her star-studded squad. Known for hosting iconic Fourth of July parties, this vacation home has garnered celebrity status of its own.
The colonial-style mansion sits on five acres and spans more than 11,000 square feet of interior living space, featuring eight bedrooms, a 36-foot-long parlor, and an octagonal dining room. The property also boasts a private beach, expansive backyard, and a massive swimming pool overlooking the ocean. The home, once owned by composer and socialite Rebekah Harkness, inspired Swift’s song “The Great American Dynasty” from her “Folklore” album.
Swift plans to spend $1.7 million on renovations, including a 400-square-foot expansion to create an enlarged bedroom suite and lounge. Additional plans include a new bedroom for the main house and a complete kitchen remodel, ensuring the property remains a luxurious retreat.
Tennessee: Luxury Duplex Near Nashville’s Music Row
In 2009, Swift purchased a $2 million luxury condo in Nashville’s iconic Music Row. The penthouse spans over 3,500 square feet, featuring three bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. Swift later increased her stake in the building by buying a one-bedroom apartment below her for $387,000. This property serves as a testament to her deep connection to Nashville and her roots in the music industry.
California: Expanding Her West Coast Presence
Beyond her well-known properties in New York and Tennessee, Swift also owns stunning homes in California. These properties reflect her love for luxurious living and provide her with tranquil escapes from the bustling city life.
Future Plans: New Acquisitions and Expansions
Taylor Swift is not slowing down when it comes to her real estate ventures. Recent reports suggest she is eyeing property in Kansas City, Missouri, potentially to be closer to her NFL star boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Additionally, sources have revealed that Swift plans to base herself full-time in Nashville to be near her partner of over a year.
As Taylor Swift continues to dominate the music charts, her growing real estate empire showcases her financial acumen and keen eye for investment. From impressive penthouses in New York to serene ocean-front mansions in Rhode Island, Swift’s property portfolio is as diverse and captivating as her music career.
New York: The $50 Million Tribeca Compound
Since 2014, Taylor Swift has been an established member of New York City’s A-list residents. Her luxurious living arrangements in the trendy Tribeca neighborhood have garnered significant attention. Swift first rented an apartment on Cornelia Street, a location that gained fame through her song “Cornelia Street” on her 2019 album, Lover. This residence served as a temporary landing spot while her primary Tribeca abode underwent a renovation fit for the Big Apple.
In 2014, Swift made a significant investment by purchasing two penthouses from “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson for around $20 million. Not content with just these two properties, Swift expanded her urban empire by acquiring a third unit in the building for $9.75 million. A few years later, in 2017, she splurged on an adjacent townhouse, paying $18 million for the three-story mansion.
Swift seamlessly combined these properties, creating a massive compound worth $50 million. The final result is an impressive 18,653 square-foot urban residence. Andrew Azoulay, a Manhattan real-estate agent, played a crucial role in advising Swift on these strategic acquisitions. He suggested buying the townhouse to act as a private garage and purchasing the second-floor apartment to connect the garage to her duplex in the Sugar Loaf building. This innovative approach provided Swift with a seamless and expansive living space, ensuring her privacy and convenience in one of New York’s most coveted areas.

Taylor Swift has quietly amassed an astonishing property portfolio thanks to savvy purchases throughout her career

Swift boasts homes in New York, California and Tennessee – including a penthouse compound in the trendy Tribeca neighborhood (pictured)
Rhode Island: The $17.75 Million Ocean-Front Mansion
In 2013, Taylor Swift expanded her property portfolio by purchasing a majestic ocean-front mansion in Westerly, Rhode Island, for $17.75 million. Aptly named “Holiday Home,” this colonial-style mansion has been Swift’s go-to getaway and star-studded hotspot for her squad’s gatherings for years. The property sits on five acres and boasts more than 11,000 square feet of interior living space. It features eight bedrooms, a 36-foot-long parlor, and an octagonal dining room.
The mansion also includes a private beach, an expansive backyard, and a massive swimming pool overlooking the ocean. Notably, this sprawling residence is the most expensive home in the state and is now valued at $27.8 million. The property’s historical significance adds to its allure—it once belonged to composer and socialite Rebekah Harkness, who was married to William Hale “Bill” Harkness. Rebekah Harkness served as the inspiration for Swift’s hit song “The Great American Dynasty” from her Folklore album.
Swift is planning a $1.7 million renovation for the mansion, which includes a 400-square-foot expansion to create an enlarged bedroom suite and lounge. Additional plans involve adding a new bedroom to the main house and a complete kitchen remodel. These upgrades ensure that the property remains a luxurious retreat while accommodating Swift’s evolving needs.

Aptly named ‘Holiday Home,’ it has famously been the site of her iconic Fourth of July parties

The home once belonged to wealthy socialite Rebekah Harkness – she is known to have been the inspiration for Swift’s hit, The Great American Dynasty, from her album, Folklore
Tennessee: Luxury Duplex Near Nashville’s Music Row
Taylor Swift’s connection to Nashville runs deep, and in 2009, she reinforced this bond by purchasing a $2 million luxury condo in the city’s iconic Music Row. This purchase came just four years after she inked a record deal with Big Machine Records. The penthouse spans over 3,500 square feet and includes three bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths.
Swift later increased her stake in the building by acquiring a one-bedroom apartment below her penthouse for $387,000. This expansion provided her with additional living space and emphasized her commitment to Nashville, the city where her music career began.

In 2009, at the age of 19, the songstress purchased a $2 million luxury condo in the Nashville

She later increased her stake in the building, by picking up a one-bedroom apartment below her for $387,000

Swift purchased a Greek Revival style mansion in an exclusive Nashville neighborhood in 2011

The Blank Space hitmaker bought the residence for her parents, Scott and Andrea (pictured together in Las Vegas in 2013)
California: Expanding Her West Coast Presence
In addition to her well-known properties in New York and Tennessee, Taylor Swift also owns several stunning homes in California. These properties reflect her love for luxurious living and provide her with serene escapes from the bustling city life.

Swift purchased this sprawling Los Angeles mansion back in 2015 for $25 million

The Georgian-themed residence once belonged to legendary film producer Samuel Goldwyn and is known as the Goldwyn Estate
Future Plans: New Acquisitions and Expansions
Taylor Swift is not slowing down when it comes to her real estate ventures. Recent reports suggest that she is eyeing property in Kansas City, Missouri, potentially to be closer to her NFL star boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Additionally, sources have revealed that Swift plans to base herself full-time in Nashville to be near her partner of over a year.
As Taylor Swift continues to dominate the music charts, her growing real estate empire showcases her financial acumen and keen eye for investment. From impressive penthouses in New York to serene ocean-front mansions in Rhode Island, Swift’s property portfolio is as diverse and captivating as her music career.
SOURCE: THE DAILY MAIL