Florida’s Fisher Island Dethrones Atherton, Calif. After Nearly Decade-Long Domination
In 2025, Florida’s rise was the standout story as Miami Beach’s Fisher Island claimed the nation’s top spot. However, California maintained broad dominance through Newport Beach and Los Angeles, while the Bay Area contracted. At the same time, the Northeast recorded its weakest showing in a decade and New England’s interior hierarchy reordered. Overall, hotspots of expensive real estate were present in 15 states.
Top 100 Most Expensive U.S. Zip Codes: 2023 Marks Yet Another Record Year, Despite Market Slowdown
While more than half of the zip codes record drops in median sale prices, Atherton and Sagaponack reach $8 million for the first time.
Top 100 Most Expensive U.S. Zip Codes: 2022 Shatters Last Year’s Records with 14 Zip Codes Surpassing $4 Million Median
As Atherton closes in on $8M median, 13 more zips post medians over $4M. In fact, only a fifth of the top priciest zips post medians under $2M.
Most Expensive U.S. Zip Codes in 2021: 10 Areas Surpass $4 Million Median Sale Price
Overwhelming majority of 100 most expensive U.S. zip codes surge in pricing, with 10 at $4M+ and an additional 20 going climbing over $3M.
Most Expensive U.S. Zip Codes in 2020: Medians on the Rise in Country’s 100 Priciest Zips
Atherton remains priciest zip code at $7 million, followed by Sagaponack, Malibu & Beverly Hills, as California again dominates top 100 ranking.
Top Most Expensive U.S. Zip Codes in 2019
While 11 states rank, California claims most expensive zip codes in any city, county or metro with San Francisco, L.A. County and Bay Area.
Top Most Expensive U.S. Zip Codes in 2018
Editor’s Note: PropertyShark is saddened by the loss of life and property caused by the California wildfires. The article below is simply a presentation of hard data and in no way attempts to ignore the devastation that these areas are experiencing. Key takeaways: Atherton’s 94027 remains the #1 most expensive zip code thanks to a…
The Most Expensive Homes Ever Sold in California
Regularly ranking among the 10 largest GDPs globally, and boasting easy connectivity and endless lifestyle options, California is an attractive real estate market for global investors, especially on the upper end of the spectrum. The flow of foreign money into L.A.’s luxury real estate market became more pronounced after the 2008 housing crash, especially from…
Here’s Where Home Prices Increased the Most in Silicon Valley
Key findings Prices in Menlo Park, Mountain View doubled since 2007; Palo Alto median price surged 131% Median home sale prices added more than $1 million over the past decade in seven towns Atherton is Silicon Valley’s most expensive town – the median sale price here increased 45% since 2007 and hit $5.1 million Los…
The 20 Most Expensive Zip Codes in Silicon Valley: Atherton’s 94027 Holds Strong at No.1
The home of some of the country’s most prominent tech companies is also home to the most expensive residential real estate in the nation. Silicon Valley continues to see increased demand for high-end single-family homes, with zip code 94027 in Atherton, CA standing out as the area’s most expensive place to buy. In fact, according…
Silicon Valley’s Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold in 2014
Supported by favorable demographics, limited inventory and a steady job growth, Silicon Valley remains one of the hottest housing markets in the Bay Area. The revival of the tech sector has resulted in a strong residential sector with home prices in the heart of Silicon Valley reaching for the stars once more. According to a recent…
Santa Clara County’s Top 10 Largest Commercial Real Estate Deals of 2014
Silicon Valley remains one of the hottest investment markets in the country. The strong economy fueled by the tech sector’s rebound, along with high demand and shrinking inventories, have driven real estate prices up for both multi-family and commercial properties. To see which deals rocked Santa Clara County’s real estate scene and who the major…
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