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ill Gates, the Microsoft cofounder and global philanthropist, has a vast fortune estimated at $109 billion. Despite his high-profile events and problem-solving around the world, he resides in a Seattle area home base that he began constructing in the 1990s. The sprawling estate, nicknamed Xanadu 2.0, spans an impressive 66,000 square feet with seven bedrooms, six kitchens, and 24 bathrooms.
After his divorce from Melinda French Gates in 2021, Bill has maintained ownership of Xanadu 2.0, which he valued at $130 million. The property features a trampoline room, a 60-foot swimming pool with an underwater sound system, an artificial stream, and high-tech video walls. He also owns 12 neighboring parcels in the area, adding to his private estate.
In addition to Xanadu 2.0, Bill Gates has other properties around the world, including:
* A $12.5 million home in Indian Wells, California, which he bought in 1999 and may now be his sole property after the divorce.
* A midcentury-modern home in Medina, Washington, which he sold for about $5 million in 2024.
* Properties in Rancho Santa Fe, California, including a $3.1 million home at Del Mar Country Club and an $18 million horse ranch that spans 228 acres.
* A Montana golf escape valued at $29.4 million, which was transferred to a trust following the divorce.
* A Jupiter Island estate in Florida, which he sold for $4 million in 2018.
* A European-style villa in Hobe Sound, Florida, which he sold for $5 million in 2013.
* A horse ranch in Wellington, Florida, that serves as the primary riding facility for his daughter Jennifer.
Bill Gates has remained at Xanadu 2.0 since the divorce, stating that he likes the house and enjoys having his kids visit. He has no plans to move out of his beloved compound, which is a testament to his love for the property and its unique features.
