Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen lives a pretty fabulous life. With a net worth of more than $16 billion, he's the 57th wealthiest man in the world, and he has the fancy yachts, planes, and lifestyle to prove it.
Allen also collects a ridiculous amount of properties across the globe.
From a hilltop mansion on the French Riviera to an entire island off the coast of Washington, Allen has made his fair share of blockbuster purchases over the years.
Allen's primary residence is a 10,000-square-foot waterfront home on Mercer Island, a ritzy enclave of Seattle. He owns a total of nine mansions on the island, including one that's just for his mother and another that houses a full-size basketball court, swimming pool, and fitness center.
Source: Curbed Seattle, The Real Estalker
He bought Allan Island, off the coast of Washington, in 1992. Though he initially had plans to build a dream home on the island, its secluded nature and lack of electricity made construction difficult. He sold the island last year for a discounted $8 million.
Source: Curbed Seattle
In 1993, Allen purchased a former sheep ranch in Tetonia, Idaho. For years, the property operated as the Teton Ridge Ranch, a five-suite luxury mountain lodge. It closed for business in 2009.
Source: The Real Estalker
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