Billy Joel's Long Island Mansion Breaks Records with $29 Million Sale
Billy Joel's Long Island Mansion Breaks Records with $29 Million Sale
Colson ThayerMon, March 2, 2026 at 9:53 PM UTC
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L: Billy Joel; R: Billy Joel's former Long Island estateCredit: Ethan Miller/Getty; Tyler Sands/Daniel Gale Sothebys International Realty -
Billy Joel’s former Long Island estate sold for $28.75 million, marking the highest residential home sale in the region outside of the Hamptons
The 20,000 sq. ft. property features a private beach, luxury amenities, and panoramic water views
Joel first purchased the estate in 2002 and expanded it before listing it for $49 million in 2023
Billy Joel is breaking records — this time in real estate.
The “Piano Man” singer’s previous home sold for $28.75 million, according to a March 2 Instagram post from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Laffey International Realty, which held the listing. The closing of the property, known as “MiddleSea,” marks the highest residential sale in Long Island history outside of the Hamptons.
“With over 2,000 feet of private sandy beach, a 20,000 sq. ft. mansion, four additional luxury residences, resort-level amenities, and unmatched privacy, MiddleSea is more than a home — it’s a world class compound,” the realty company wrote in its caption announcing the sale.
The property, on Centre Island, sits about 90 minutes from New York City, “or just 15 minutes with the use of your own helipad,” the listing reads. First purchased by Joel in 2002 for $22.5 million, the property has acted as a personal retreat for the artist. Over the years, he’s expanded the estate from its original 14-acre lot.
The “Uptown Girl” singer, 76, first listed the entire property for $49 million in May 2023 after a large-scale renovation. Over the course of five years, crews worked to modernize the buildings, from foundation to finishes.
The initial goal was to sell the entire property in one piece, but last spring, the strategy shifted to break it apart. Now the estate is divided into three lots: the main residence and two separate 3-acre parcels.
Billy Joel performs at Madison Square Garden on July, 25, 2024.Credit: Myrna M. Suarez/Getty
“The new price reflects the splitting of the two buildable waterfront lots, so the gross price remains the same,” Emmett Laffey, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Laffey International Realty, tells the New York Post.
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He adds: “When [Joel] bought this 20 years ago, he bought the main house,” Laffey added. “And then as he lived there, he bought the adjacent two lots, which are buildable lots, and he purchased a gatehouse. Now we’re selling it like he bought it — in pieces. The smartest way to sell this incredible land and property is the way he purchased it.”
Combined with the $7 million sale of the property’s original gatehouse last year, the property has since accumulated $35.75 million.
Inside, the main house features six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, as well as 30-foot tall ceilings in the grand entryway and a large marble staircase. There are also panoramic views of the water from nearly every room.
Other amenities include a grand ballroom, private bowling alley, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, spa facilities and numerous entertainment spaces. Outside, guests will find a tennis court, pool, a private dock and beautiful landscaping.
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Back in 2024, Joel promised moving out of his longtime New York estate doesn’t mean he’s ending ties with the community.
“Just because I’m selling that house, doesn’t mean I’m leaving Long Island,” Joel told the audience during his New Year’s Eve performance at the UBS Area in 2023, according to USA Today. He joked that “nobody” would probably purchase the property for its sky-high listing price anyway and assured the audience that he would be back in his home state soon after a brief break.
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