The 42-year-old Meta CEO and his 41-year-old wife, Priscilla Chan, acquired the estate on Indian Creek Island—a man-made barrier island in Biscayne Bay accessible only via a heavily guarded bridge—in March of this year, securing a modest discount from its original $200 million price tag.

Until now, the project had existed only as extravagant architectural renderings by designer Ferris Rafauli. However, fresh footage from the air proves that massive construction is moving forward at a breakneck pace, transforming the property into something resembling a luxury resort rather than a private residence.

An Aquarium, Jazz Club, and Secret Passages

The mansion boasts a colossal 27,878 square feet (2590 m2) of living space, situated on a nearly two-acre plot (7500 m2) of land with direct bayfront access. According to blueprints, the completed home will feature:

• 9 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms

• An 11-meter glass dome skylight crowning a grand spiral staircase

• A dramatic facade crafted from premium limestone

• A courtyard configured as a grand pavilion alongside a giant waterfront lounge area

Inside the residence, plans call for soaring ceilings, crystal chandeliers, a private jazz club, a beauty salon, a library accessed via a secret passage, and a massive 1,500-gallon ($\approx 5700\text{ liters}$) aquarium.

The surrounding grounds will feature a luxurious pool deck complete with outdoor fireplaces and a personal 41-meter dock. Initially slated for completion by the end of 2026, recent updates indicate that the move-in date has been pushed to September 2027.

Elite Neighbors and Fleeing the 'Billionaire Tax'

Zuckerberg is far from the first ultra-wealthy resident to seek refuge on the island. Indian Creek features just 41 villas, each meticulously positioned to offer flawless waterfront views. At the center of the island lies an ultra-exclusive private country club with an 18-hole golf course. The peace and quiet of the roughly 85 residents is guarded by a private 13-person police force and a 24/7 marine patrol.

The Meta chief’s new neighbors include Julio Iglesias, Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner (who bought their home here for $24 million), and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The 62-year-old Bezos has already snapped up three mansions on the island, spending a total of $237 million.

The mass exodus of tech titans and investors from California to Florida (which boasts no state income tax) has intensified ahead of an upcoming vote on the "Billionaire Tax Act of 2026." If approved this November, California residents with fortunes exceeding $1 billion will be hit with a one-time tax of 5% on all global assets—including stocks, fine art, and intellectual property—applied retroactively from January 1, 2026.

Zuckerberg’s Fortresses: From Palo Alto to Hawaii

Mark Zuckerberg, whose net worth is estimated at $232 billion, is notorious for his aggressive real estate expansion. In addition to Miami, his property portfolio includes estates in Lake Tahoe, Palo Alto, and Hawaii.

• In Palo Alto, California, neighbors accuse Zuckerberg of turning the once-quiet Crescent Park neighborhood into a personal citadel. Arriving in 2011 with a modest home, the billionaire gradually bought up 11 neighboring plots, spending over $110 million. He consolidated five homes into a family compound featuring pickleball courts and a hydraulic-bottom pool, while a seven-foot statue of his wife, Priscilla, stands on the main lawn. The remaining homes sit empty or are used for technical support. "They've just occupied our neighborhood," local residents complain.

• On Kauai, Hawaii, Zuckerberg owns a 1,400-acre estate that has similarly drawn a storm of criticism. The property features a massive underground bunker under construction, organic farms, and closed private beaches, with a construction crew that rivals the population of a small town.