Hailing from Miami Gardens, Rick Ross has been “Hustlin” for years. The rapper-turned-multi-hyphenate now boasts a bevy of items that bear his name. There are albums of course, energy drinks, car wax, and his signature rosè. To celebrate his success, he is now “Blowing Money Fast” on Star Island, where he is currently in contract to purchase a new waterfront home for $ million.
Between Miami and Miami Beach, on the MacArthur Causeway, is a private island known as Star Island. Given that the majority of the roughly 30 residences on the island are owned by celebrities, the moniker is fitting. Gloria Estefan, Real Housewife of Miami Lisa Hochstein, and Sean Combs/Diddy are some of Ross’s new neighbors. Business titans such as hedge funder Ken Griffin, executive chairman of Lennar Homes, Stuart Miller, and LoanDepot founder Anthony Hsieh are not in the entertainment industry.
The most upscale address in Miami Beach is Star Island. Numerous celebrities stay on this exclusive, residential island, which has opulent waterfront residences.
The east side of the island is home to Rick Ross’s new residence, which features a riverfront backyard with a view of Miami Beach. Emilio Estefan and Gloria Estefan live next door. According to property records, the house itself was once owned by Yale Brown, an Oracle executive. He paid only $4.6 million for the property in 1999, and after two months on the market, he sold it to Ross for $million.
Situated on a land little under one acre, the house has more than 9,700 square feet of interior space. With terrace areas included, the house is 12,400 square feet. The backyard features a 40-foot yacht dock and 100 feet of gorgeous water frontage. Visitors are welcomed by a canopy of palm trees and the mansion’s art deco façade, which evokes Miami Beach’s glory of the early 1990s, as they ascend the gated entrance that has been pavered and manicured.
Star Island Miami Beach Driveway
Star Island Miami Beach Aerial
Star Island Miami Beach Arrival
Inside, the mansion is host to six bedrooms, eight and a half baths, plus an office. There are some stunning architectural details including the 30-foot foyer and formal living with a waterscaped atrium. While it is obvious that the decor is high-quality, the space does offer a sort of cold/corporate atmosphere that we imagine Ross will change upon closing in the next few weeks. He has already announced that he plans extensive renovations to the space, which will undoubtedly wind up matching his large personality.
Star Island Miami Beach Atrium
Star Island Miami Beach Foyer
Star Island Miami Beach Formal Living
Star Island Miami Beach Foyer
The backyard boasts a full outdoor living experience with a large pool, jacuzzi, multiple sunning areas, outdoor kitchen as well as outdoor living spaces on multiple levels.
