All The Homes That Kanye Owns
Kanye West is a multi-award-winning artist that has made headlines since he first stepped onto the scene in the early 2000s. According to BuzzFeed, West has gone through his fair share of trepidations and tragedy and caused plenty of controversy. He's created 10 groundbreaking studio albums, interrupted musician Taylor Swift at the VMAs, had four beautiful children with ex-wife Kim Kardashian, ran for the 2020 presidential elections, and even started giving weekly Sunday church services (via Fader).
There's no denying that West has managed to achieve an impressive amount of success during his long professional career, including many hits, cutting-edge music, and fashion lines. A significant part of West's fortune is his expansive real estate portfolio across the entire United States, including the sleek New York City apartment, luxurious Los Angeles mansion, and Kanye's Wyoming ranch. Here is a closer look at all of his homes and the story behind each property.
The childhood Chicago home that started it all
According to The New York Post, Kanye West spent his early years with his mother, Donda, in a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house from 1905. In the summer of 2021, West's album, named after his mother, was set to drop (via International Business Times). In keeping to his dramatic pre-album stunts, West took to Instagram to delete every image, except for a photo of the Chicago home where he grew up with his mother.
The house is a 1600-square-foot abode in Chicago's South Shore community (via Zillow). His mother owned the home until 2003 when she sold it for $121,000 (via Vanity Fair). After multiple sales, the house foreclosed. West's heart was still at home, and he purchased it in 2020 for $225,000. West began renovating the house that same year but ran into some building procedure issues. A case brought to demolition court by the city led to a brief halt in building plans (via Chicago Tribune). The hiatus is over now, and West has a free path to continue his renovations.
West recreated his childhood home in Soldier Field
In 2021, Kanye West hosted three listening parties for his studio album "Donda." According to The Architect's Newsletter, the last listening event was the most publicized because of the lengths West and his team took to make it unforgettable. They constructed a home as part of the stage props in Chicago's Soldier Field (via Instagram). The only difference between the replica and the real thing is the beaming cross mounted on the roof.
For the initial plan, West wanted to move the actual house to the center of Soldier Field. However, the City of Chicago denied him permission which caused him to create a replica (via Chicago Sun-Times). During the listening experience, the full-scale house acted as the backdrop to West's performance as trucks drove around the stage perimeter. Kim Kardashian even appeared to recreate the couple's wedding vows, even though they were in the process of divorcing.
The contemporary New York City apartment
According to Niche, SoHo is one of the best neighborhoods in New York City. Aside from the buzzy bars, restaurants, and parks, it's a great place to raise a family. As an entertainer and a father of four young children, West undoubtedly appreciates the nightlife and family-friendly vibe of the neighborhood. Given his lifestyle, it makes sense that West owns a modern condo in the heart of SoHo.
The NYC apartment building is at 25 West Houston Street. The forward-thinking West purchased two apartments to combine into one massive space (via Highsnobiety). He bought the first one in 2004 and then snapped up an adjacent studio apartment two years later. However, West eventually chose to let go of the two-unit property designed by architect Claudio Silvestrin. The 2,427-square-foot home went on the market for $4.7 million in 2019 (via Observer). The monochromatic apartment features a contemporary minimalist vibe. West said that his fashion line Yeezy inspired the sleek interior decor (via Harper's Bazaar).
Kanye's first home in the Hollywood Hills
Following the outrageous success of "Slow Jamz" in 2003, Kanye West became a chart-topping solo rap artist and a full-fledged producer. The same year, he made his first home purchase. The contemporary living space features ocean and city views in every room. According to People, West wanted his first real estate splurge to be worth it, so he opted for a multi-level home near the Sunset Strip and West Hollywood.
West put the house on the market in 2010, but it took a solid seven years before it was sold for almost double what the self-proclaimed genius paid in 2003 for the four-bedroom, 4,200-square-foot home (via Evening Standard). Ambitious as ever, he tried to sell it for $3.65 million at first, but as years passed without interest from buyers, he dropped the price in 2013 and sold it four years later. The "College Dropout" star received an offer of $2.95 million for the house that contains amenities like a home theater and a fish tank in the primary bedroom (via E! Online).
West's sleek Miami pad
Kim and Kanye's love has been quite the journey. According to PopSugar, in the early 2000s, the two were often around each other in some shape or form. However, they didn't really connect until they worked on a project in 2008 together. Nevertheless, they forged separate paths and got involved in different relationships before reconnecting in 2011 and finally dating in 2012.
Kim discusses with her family on an episode of "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami" that her main priority while in the city was spending time with her then-boyfriend, West, no matter the cost (via YouTube). West must have understood the importance of private time for the pair in Miami because he surprised Kim with a Miami condo worth $14 million (via Alex Shay). Such a lucky lady to be gifted a 4730-square-foot, four-bedroom, five-bathroom house! However, Kardashian was not a fan of the spontaneous multi-million dollar Faena House purchase, which led to West ultimately pulling out of the purchase deal (via People).
Kanye's first house project with ex-wife Kim Kardashian
According to Money, when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West coupled up in 2013, they decided to invest in a 9,000-square-foot home for $9 million. The house boasts six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, massive glass doors, automatic windows, and a gorgeous outdoor swimming pool. The Kardashian's homes are known for their luxury, and this Bel Air residence with a Mediterranean style does not disappoint. However, they were keen on meticulously remodeling the space to fit their minimalist and contemporary tastes. The renovations were successful and caused the value to increase significantly (via Bravo). The celebrity couple spent five years flipping the house but did not live there before selling.
The couple made a whopping $8.8 million profit for the house once it sold for $17.8 million to Silicon valley philanthropist Marina Acton (via People). The agent that listed and sold the home is also a reality TV star on the Bravo real estate series Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles.
Kanye and Kim's massive Hidden Hills home
According to Architectural Digest, Kanye West refers to this Los Angeles home as a "wabi-sabi" masterpiece. The 15,667-square-foot abode is in the Hidden Hills neighborhood and boasts eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Following the first joint Bel Air investment made by West and Kim Kardashian, the couple chose to purchase yet another home in the LA area.
The home boasts three stand-alone one-bed accommodations for guests and visitors (via Glamour). A lot of planning, time, and energy went into the renovation, which drove the value to $60 million. Art, furniture, and structural updates were added during the renovation. However, after their high-profile divorce, it could not remain as shared property for both individuals (via The Sun). Kanye agreed to keep the peace and exit the home (via The Wall Street Journal). Afterward, Kim became the sole owner of the house where their four children reside.
The La Quinta vacation house
"First of all La Quinta, the entire Palm Springs area, is on fire," says Valery Neuman, a local agent, to Realtor. A-listers find the vacation spot alluring because it's close to Los Angeles, festivals like Coachella, has sunny weather, good security, and family-oriented amenities within the private golfing club communities. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are the epitome of A-listers, so it's not surprising that at the end of 2019, they spent a whopping $6.3 million for two lots on approximately two acres within the celeb-friendly Madison Club golf community (via Los Angeles Times).
In December 2021, Kardashian chose to file a permit for construction upon the two lots. However, as of February 2022, the City did not grant permission (via The Sun). Nevertheless, whether Kardashian gets her permit tomorrow or next year, she can rest assured that she and her ex-husband West are owners of plots on the same street where mom-ager Kris Jenner and sister Kylie Jenner have their homes.
West's home across the street from his ex-wife
While West moved out of the home he shared with Kim after their divorce, one thing that he will not give up is the ability to live near his family. According to The New York Post, Kanye has made an unbelievable move met with varying responses. He purchased a home situated directly across the street from his ex-wife.
The "Bound 2" rapper bought a one-story teardown home, which dates back to 1956, for $4.5 million (via People). Nothing was stopping this decision, and West would not take no for an answer. He even ended up paying $400,000 more than the home's initial asking price of $4,079,000 to secure the deal. While West plans to completely remodel his new home, one thing is clear. He wants to make the living space family-friendly so that his kids can visit and enjoy hanging out.
Kanye's Malibu beach house
Soon after he legally rescinded his right to live in the Hollywood Hills mansion with Kim, Kanye took residence in another popular part of California — Malibu. TMZ reports that Kanye splashed out a fortune of $57.3 million to purchase one of the exclusive homes in the United States designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The concrete abode is part house, part sculpture. As an architectural connoisseur and an art enthusiast, West seems to be a fitting owner of the space.
West's new purchase is a three-story home with a garage and a beachfront space on Puerco Beach (via The New York Post). The home boasts a large glass door, four bedrooms, and five bathrooms. It has changed ownership amongst high-profile individuals in the entertainment industry, such as voice actor Edie Boddicker and her composer husband, Michael Boddicker. The home features many noteworthy amenities, including a rooftop terrace, fire pit, and direct beach access (via Architectural Digest).
The Antwerp bachelor pad
After closing the Malibu home, The Real Deal reports that Kanye West also purchased a bachelor pad in Belgium. The 22-time Grammy winner was in Wijnegem, a highly affluent community in Flanders, Antwerp (via Het Laatste Nieuws). Axel Vervoordt, a Belgian interior architect, may be the catalyst for this rare real estate move. After West met him at the European Fine Arts Fair in Maastricht in 2013, he allegedly bought a luxury apartment in a Kanaal project (via VRT News). West has been spotted in Belgium before. He was in Antwerp in 2012 and attended a basketball game in Limburg.
Vervoordt designed part of Kim and Kanye's Hidden Hills house mansion in California (via Architectural Digest). The designer plans to design the kitchen in West's new bachelor pad. The "Flashing Lights" musician has always loved Europe. He and his former fianceé Kardashian even chose European cities like Paris and Florence for their wedding (via ABC News).
An elegant Parisian apartment
Kanye West and Kim have always loved Paris. Considering the romantic spirit of Paris, France, many people thought West and Kardashian would purchase an apartment of their own in the City of Lights. However, those plans fell through after the $10 million jewelry heist that occurred two years after the nuptials, as reported by USA Today.
The pair did live in Paris for a time leading up to their wedding ceremony. They stayed in a 3,700-square-foot luxury penthouse in Paris that cost them $17,000 per night (via Wazee Supper Club). The building, known as Hotel de Pourtales, is located near a shopping district that boasts high-end couture houses in the city's 8th district. The two-story penthouse features a host of luxurious amenities, including designer furniture, natural materials, and contemporary artwork. It's not surprising that the likes of Madonna and Leonardo have stayed here in the past.
Kanye West's first Wyoming home
According to Forbes, Kanye West fell in love with a property formerly known as Monster Lake Ranch in 2019. The authentic Western ranch features many noteworthy amenities, including two freshwater lakes with excellent trout fishing, livestock corrals, adult and child go-carts on an asphalt track, hay meadows, and uninhibited mountain views in every direction. The property encompasses 9,000 acres, although 5,000 are on lease to the federal government.
West even renamed the 4,000-acre property after himself (via Wazee Supper Club). He dubbed the location, 11 miles outside Cody, Wyoming, "West Lake Ranch." Kanye chose to sell the ranch, and he placed it on the market for $11 million, meaning he probably suffered a $3 million loss (via TMZ). Speculations arose around the initial Wyoming purchase, and people seem to think that it may have intensified the issues between him and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.
The second Wyoming home
Kanye's love for Wyoming shows no sign of stopping. The Sun reports that West purchased yet another ranch in the region. West plans to design this home to imitate his $60 million Hidden Hills mansion, channeling its minimalist grandeur. He will enlist the support of design professionals Axel Vervoodt and Claudio Silvestrin.
West splurged $14,495,000 on this ranch from 1906 (via TMZ). Bighorn Mountain Ranch is a 6,713-acre property located close to Cody, Wyoming. The property features two heated helicopter pads, several mountains and canyons, bluffs, and plenty of wildlife like deer and antelope. The area is rich in natural beauty, with lush creeks running through the location. West can enjoy a spectacular trout fishing experience here. If he has guests, they can stay in the log cabins that boast walk-in saunas and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, offering the perfect backdrop for a tranquil retreat.