The world of politics is ruthless. Never mind the competition: dealing with the criticism of the press and public alone can be an extremely demanding task. But if there’s something we’ve learned by getting to know the houses of America’s most prominent political figures, it is that life in politics also comes with its perks.
From former presidents to rising stars of the Senate, our list features the humble (and not so humble) abodes of the men and women we all love to judge, criticize, and—once every four years—vote for. From Trump Tower to CityCenterDC, let’s take a look at the beautiful properties America’s most influential people call home!
Sarah Palin – Arizona, $6.2 Million
Sarah Palin’s family keeps growing, as her daughter Willow announced she’s expecting her third child in November 2021. Famous for being a former vice-presidential candidate and a former Alaska governor, Palin knows how to make the most of the property market and was at the center of a smart Arizona real estate move.
Through the Delaware LLC Safari Investments, Palin and her husband sold their Scottsdale, Arizona mansion at a profit, landing a hefty $6.2 million. According to AZCentral, the 7,660-square-foot estate features four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, as well as a gourmet chef kitchen, a negative edge pool, and a private elevator.
Hillary Clinton – Washington, Undisclosed
In 2021, the former chief of staff of Hillary Clinton, Huma Abedin, recalled her time alongside the American politician, stating that she stayed with her husband Bill Clinton because he was “right for herself, her family, and her country.” The truth is that, despite going through many difficulties, Hillary and Bill still make for one of Washington’s most powerful couples, and they have a house worthy of their status!
In 2019, they opened the doors of their lavish Washington property to Architectural Digest and revealed a tasteful 5,500-square-foot family home with a huge swimming pool and lots of natural light. Designer Rosemarie Howe beautifully decorated the place.
Barack Obama – Washington, $8.1 Million
One of the high-profile speakers present at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), the former president, Barack Obama, is still pretty close to the ins and outs of politics. Evidence of that is the fact that he still owns property in Washington, the city where he served for eight busy years as the world’s most powerful man.
After renting this exquisite family home for years, Barack and his wife Michelle decided to have it for good and acquired it for the reported price of $8.1 million. It features a dreamy kitchen, a roomy garden, as well as a fitness room and sits in the trendy neighborhood of Kalorama.
Jimmy Carter – Georgia, $167K
Years after leaving the White House, former president Jimmy Carter is still a divisive figure. In November 2021, WashingtonMonthly published a piece on the “greatness” of Carter and Bloomberg responded with an article on his “weakness” (all within the space of less than a week)! We guess unanimity is pretty much impossible when it comes to politics, but we’re sure of one thing: Carson lives in a house that’s consensually below his means.
As reported by CNBC in 2018, Carter resides in a humble $167K Georgia home that sits in a rural area, and that’s worth less than most Secret Service vehicles! It’s astonishing since Carter has a fortune of $10 million.
