Key facts
- Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan purchased a castle in Ireland.
- The castle is located in County Waterford and is 200 years old.
- The estimated purchase price is between $23 million and $35 million.
- Zuckerberg owns multiple properties in Palo Alto, California.
- He previously owned a San Francisco townhouse, which he sold in 2022.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expanded his real estate holdings with the purchase of a 200-year-old castle in County Waterford, Ireland. A spokesperson confirmed the acquisition, stating that Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are excited to care for the historic home.
The Irish Times, which first reported the sale, estimates the price paid was between 20 and 30 million euros, approximately $23 million to $35 million. This acquisition is a small addition to Zuckerberg's vast wealth, with an estimated net worth of $192.4 billion.
This Irish castle joins Zuckerberg's existing portfolio, which includes a 'doomsday bunker' in Hawaii and a waterfront mansion in Miami. In Palo Alto, California, Zuckerberg owns a compound of five homes in the Crescent Park neighborhood, with a total assessed value exceeding $36.2 million. He initially purchased one property for $7 million in 2011 and later spent over $43 million on four adjacent homes.
Zuckerberg also previously owned a 9,800-square-foot townhouse in San Francisco, which he sold in 2022 for a reported $31 million. The home, dating back to 1928, is located near Dolores Park.