Inside Billionaire Bunker Island: America's Most Expensive Neighborhood

welcome to billionaire bunker an island inhabited only by the rich the luxurious community features just 41 lots connected by one road accessible by a single bridge the island's real name is indian creek but its wealthy resident's love of privacy has made this island one of the most secretive locations in the world what would it be like to visit the island and buy one of its opulent waterfront properties you'd have to access an exclusive country club a sprawling golf course and protection from a 24 7 private police force this is what it's like living in a community built for billionaires indian creek island is just off the coast of miami in biscayne bay the affluent community is surrounded by water and connected to the nearby town of surfside by bridge where there's an always-occupied guard structure keeping unwanted visitors out the island is 300 acres of pure paradise the 41 lots are all along the shoreline boasting uninterrupted views and private water access they border a country club and golf course designed by architect william flynn only one road connects the island's mansions indian creek island road this island hideaway isn't naturally occurring in the early 1990s it was dredged from biscayne bay in the late 1920s the island started to become a getaway for the wealthy it was turned into a posh country club with an 18-hole golf course millionaires from around the world would enjoy winter retreats here but in 1939 rumors started spreading that surfside wanted the island to become part of its municipality wanting to keep their private island and secluded retreat millionaire families like the woolworths and hoovers managed to incorporate the island turning it into an official haven for the rich and famous indian creek residents have kept quiet about what really goes on in the community ever since no press is allowed on the island this secretive reputation earned the island its nickname billionaire bunker since the island is incredibly private how would you go about buying a home here the first step being rich and well known not everyone gets access to this exclusive island you either have to be a resident or invited by a resident to make it past the bridge many sales here are done privately so you need to have connections having a net worth of 100 million dollars or more would definitely help you gain access to the island's listings if you snag a high-end real estate agent repping a property here you might just get a guided tour once you get in this is the kind of home you'll be looking at this 31.9 million dollar mansion has a massive pool and a private dock there are walk-in closets a sauna and gym plus you're right near the bridge so it's easy for you to take off and enjoy surfside's many shops and restaurants every home here is a mansion or you could go for an empty plot of land and build whatever you want once you choose a plot or mansion that suits your taste it's time to get to know the island first things first your protection and privacy are of the utmost importance indian creek island has its very own 13-person police force they guard the gate post at all times and patrol the island on land and by boat 24 7. while you're living here you could try to join the selective 300-member golf club initiation fees are reportedly more than 150 thousand dollars plus dues of sixteen thousand dollars per year to join golf the club has wealthy members who don't live on the island and living here doesn't mean you can automatically join it's invitations only so you'll have to befriend a member first the clubhouse itself was designed in 1929 by architect maurice fadio it sits on the island's southwest shore and includes a swimming pool fitness center massage and steam room plus a marina it was named one of america's greatest clubhouses by golf digest in 2019. you can also spend your time exploring the waters surrounding the island many of the rich residents have their own dock and boats including yachts if you manage to secure a mansion here you're going to be surrounded by affluent neighbors from celebrities to royals let's meet some of the richest this mansion is owned by billionaire art collector norman bremen who bought this eight-bedroom home in 1991 for just 3.9 million the plot next door is rumored to have ties to the saudi royal family while the next house is linked to emir of qatar it was bought for 49.9 million dollars in 2019 and features a 100 foot pool and a beach area with pink sand shipped from the bahamas one of the most high profile sales happened in 2020 ivanka trump and jared kushner spent 32.2 million dollars for a one point acre plot they bought it from the island's top land owner julio iglesias who at one time owned more than 150 million dollars worth of land on the island just down the street is a particularly impressive mansion it's owned by a hedge fund billionaire named edward lampert who spent 38.4 million dollars on the 7 bedroom 13 bathroom villa in 2012. even further down as a home occupied by more celebrities tom brady and gisele bundon bought it for 17 million in 2020 though they plan to demolish the mansion and build an eco home instead two neighboring plots are owned by indian creek's mayor duty free tycoon benny klepic the mansions are connected and feature 30 000 square feet of floor space 12 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms that's the kind of community you'd be living in if you had a home in indian creek but it's not miami's only island for the rich and famous this is star island it's become home to gloria estefan shaquille o'neal jennifer lopez and many others let us know in the comments if you'd like to tour this island next

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Length: 5min 10sec (310 seconds)

Published: Sun Aug 08 2021