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Miami's Priciest Home: $237M Scarface Estate
23 Apr
Summary
- Home features a helipad once used by President Nixon.
- Property appeared in the movie Scarface as a drug lord's mansion.
- Listing price of $237 million could set a county record.
A luxurious Miami estate, famously featured in the movie "Scarface" and possessing a helipad once used by President Richard Nixon, is now listed for an astonishing $237 million. This price point aims to break the record for Miami-Dade County real estate transactions.
The 2.38-acre property includes a roughly 20,000-square-foot concrete helipad jutting into Biscayne Bay, originally built to accommodate presidential visitors during Nixon's tenure. The adjacent 13,000-square-foot mansion, constructed in the early 1980s, appeared in "Scarface" as the opulent home of drug lord Frank Lopez.
Owner John Devaney, who acquired the estate for $30 million after purchasing a Gulfstream jet and helicopter, sees the property as a significant investment. He believes its unique history, including presidential provenance and cinematic fame, justifies the record-breaking asking price.
The Miami luxury real estate market has seen significant activity recently, with tech titans like Mark Zuckerberg and Larry Page making substantial purchases. Agents believe Devaney's "trophy property," boasting extensive waterfront frontage and unobstructed bay views, is well-positioned to command its premium price.
