A Look at Ron DeSantis’ Real Estate Portfolio, Past and Present

Ron DeSantis has finally announced his presidential bid, albeit with a series of tech glitches along the way.

Alas, the Republican governor of Florida isn’t much of a player when it comes to properties. Of course, he does get to live in the posh governor’s mansion right now and he has since sold his other homes.

With DeSantis making big waves in his political career, it’s time to examine his real estate moves, too. From a historic mansion in the Florida capital to much more modest digs in other parts of the state, here’s a look at where he’s dropped his bags over the years.

Current: Tallahassee, FL

DeSantis currently lives in the governor’s mansion, a gorgeous Greek Revival with a stately portico that was crafted to resemble the Nashville home owned by Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. president.

Built in 1956 and designed by Palm Beach architect Marion Sims Wyeth (who also worked on the design of Donald Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago club), the mansion made the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, marking its 50th anniversary.

Governors who take up residence in the 30-room, 15,000-square-foot estate enjoy many perks, including lofty halls, reception rooms (one has a grand piano), an exercise room, and a beautiful library.

Outside, there are lovely gardens, a brick patio, koi pond, greenhouse, swimming pool, cabana, and fountain with a manatee sculpture.

Former: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Before taking the helm in Tallahassee, DeSantis lived in this modest, three-bedroom, three-bath home in Ponte Vedra Beach, which is near Jacksonville. Rather petite compared with the mansion he currently enjoys, the house is about 1,700 square feet in size. Still, it has water views and looks out over a nature preserve that’s part of the Sawgrass Players Club.

The home features wood floors, wide shutters, a two-car garage, and a tiny pool for cooling off in the Florida heat.

DeSantis purchased the property in 2009 for $307,000. He sold this home in 2019 for $460,000.

Former: Palm Coast, FL

Prior to his residence in Ponte Vedra, DeSantis owned this three-bedroom, two-bath abode in Palm Coast, a bit farther south on the Atlantic Coast. Built in 1994, the lakefront property currently features a screened lanai, an updated kitchen, an open living area, new wood floors, and fresh paint.

The house is part of the Lakeside at Matanzas gated community, which offers residents access to a nearby beach, two pools, clubhouses, and tennis, shuffleboard, and volleyball courts. DeSantis sold this home in June 2018 for $275,000.

Randy White contributed to this report.

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