According to a 2025 Forbes article, Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, is the third-richest person in the world, with a net worth of approximately $231.2 billion. This money has allowed him to develop a habit of collecting things that most people can’t afford. Take a look for yourself.
A Giant Clock Buried In A Mountain
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Bezos spent $42 million building a 10,000-year clock inside a mountain in West Texas. It’s designed to tick once per year and chime once every millennium. The clock is powered by thermal cycles and solar energy, and reflects his obsession with the distant future and the patience of legacy-building.
A Superyacht That Comes With A Support Yacht
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The 417-foot Koru is worth approximately $500 million and was built by Oceanco in the Netherlands. It includes a swimming pool, three masts, and a helipad. It also has a 246-foot shadow vessel named Abeona that follows it around, carrying extra supplies, crew, and Bezos’ partner Lauren Sánchez’s helicopter.
A Gulfstream G-650ER Jet For Speedy Trips
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His private jet, the Gulfstream G-650ER, costs $65 million and seats up to eight passengers in plush, customized comfort. It can travel over 7,500 nautical miles without refueling and reach speeds of Mach 0.925. The plane is ideal for nonstop trips from Seattle to Dubai or New York to Tokyo.
A Robot Dog That Opens Doors
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Bezos paid $74,500 for Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot dog, which was first seen walking in 2018. Spot can open doors, climb stairs, and carry up to 14 kilograms. The four-legged robot, which runs on batteries and sensors, is useful in industrial inspections, but Bezos uses it as a novelty pet.
A Former Museum Turned D.C. Mansion
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In 2016, Bezos purchased the former Textile Museum in Washington, D.C., for $23 million, and reportedly spent an additional $12 million on renovations. The 27,000-square-foot mansion includes 25 bathrooms, 11 bedrooms, a ballroom, and a whiskey cellar. It’s now the largest private home in the capital.
A 420,000-Acre Real Estate Empire
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As of 2025, Bezos owns more than 420,000 acres across the United States. That’s enough to make him one of the top 30 landowners in the country. Much of this land surrounds his Blue Origin launch site in West Texas, which is used for rocket testing and future space tourism projects.
A Sky-High Manhattan Property Portfolio
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Bezos bought five luxury condos at 212 Fifth Avenue in New York City, including a three-floor penthouse, for a total of $119 million. The combined space stretches over 20,000 square feet and offers panoramic views of Madison Square Park and private elevators for each unit.
A Space Company That’s Serious About The Moon
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Bezos founded Blue Origin in 2000, and the company has now secured NASA contracts for lunar missions through its Blue Moon lander. He owns a 150,000-acre launch site in Texas and has already launched multiple crewed spaceflights. The company’s long-term goal is to support the development of space colonies.
A $78 Million Maui Estate On A Lava Field
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In 2023, Bezos bought a 14-acre compound on La Perouse Bay, Hawaii, for $78 million. It sits on a rugged lava field and faces legal battles due to local protests. The secluded mansion, near a marine preserve, adds to his list of tropical retreats alongside properties in Beverly Hills and Medina.
A Ranch Big Enough To Launch Rockets
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Bezos’s Corn Ranch in West Texas spans over 300,000 acres and is the launch site for Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket system. The property includes hangars, landing pads, and crew training areas. It’s where William Shatner and other civilians flew to space on Bezos’ spacecraft in 2021.
A Beverly Hills Compound Worth $165 Million
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Bezos bought the Warner Estate in Beverly Hills from David Geffen for $165 million in 2020. The estate was built in the 1930s and includes a nine-hole golf course, multiple guesthouses, and terraces. It’s one of the most expensive home purchases in California’s history, and neighbors have reported regular helicopter activity.
A Medina Mansion
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For years, Bezos’s primary residence was in Medina, Washington. The property spans nearly six acres and includes 29,000 square feet of living space. There’s a boathouse and a security setup that rivals corporate headquarters. Property taxes alone cost over $200,000 annually.
A Clock Tower Penthouse In D.C. He Didn’t Even Move Into
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Bezos once considered living in a former clock tower at the top of the D.C. Old Post Office building—now a Waldorf Astoria. He passed on the purchase but nearly closed on the suite, which overlooks the National Mall and was listed for over $60 million.
A Private Jet-Fueled Mega Yacht Tender Worth Millions
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Apart from his superyacht Koru, Jeff Bezos owns a high-performance chase boat named Abeona. This 246-foot support vessel is estimated to cost upwards of $75 million. It fitted with its own helipad, jet skis, a mini-submarine, luxury lounges, and space for security staff.
A $10 Billion Philanthropic Pledge to Fight Climate Change
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In 2020, Bezos launched the Bezos Earth Fund with a personal commitment of $10 billion, one of the largest charitable donations in history. The fund supports scientists, activists, and organizations tackling climate change and biodiversity loss.
