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The 20 most expensive homes sold in America in 2016

20. A duplex atop New York's Walker Tower sold for $24 million earlier this year. It has four bedrooms and 4,871 square feet of space.

The 20 most expensive homes sold in America in 2016

19. In October, Elon Musk reportedly purchased this under-construction mansion in Bel Air, his fifth in the neighborhood.

19. In October, Elon Musk reportedly purchased this under-construction mansion in Bel Air, his fifth in the neighborhood.

Sale price: $24.25 million

Source: Variety

18. This recently remodeled home in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood changed hands for more than $25 million. It has five bedrooms and is across the street from the Presidio.

18. This recently remodeled home in San Francisco

Sale price: $25.668 million

17. This six-story, 13,000-square-foot townhouse on New York's Upper East Side sold for $27 million earlier this year.

17. This six-story, 13,000-square-foot townhouse on New York

Sale price: $27 million

15. (tie) This home is situated on Point Dume on Malibu and has six bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

15. (tie) This home is situated on Point Dume on Malibu and has six bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

Sale price: $27.25 million

15. (tie) This home in Water Mill, New York, has six bedrooms and more than 10,000 square feet of space. It sold for more than $27 million.

15. (tie) This home in Water Mill, New York, has six bedrooms and more than 10,000 square feet of space. It sold for more than $27 million.

Sale price: $27.25 million

14. This home in Bel Air has 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, two kitchens, a screening room, gym, wine cellar, gift-wrapping room, and flower-arranging room. It sold for $27.6 million.

14. This home in Bel Air has 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, two kitchens, a screening room, gym, wine cellar, gift-wrapping room, and flower-arranging room. It sold for $27.6 million.

Sale price: $27.6 million

13. A Los Angeles home with a 100-seat amphitheater, vineyard, swimming pond, and sandy beach sold for $28 million.

13. A Los Angeles home with a 100-seat amphitheater, vineyard, swimming pond, and sandy beach sold for $28 million.

Sale price: $28 million

12. In January, a three-bedroom unit at New York City's Puck Building sold for $28.5 million.

12. In January, a three-bedroom unit at New York City

Sale price: $28.511 million

11. A five-bedroom home situated on the shores of Lake Tahoe found a buyer for just over $31.68 million.

11. A five-bedroom home situated on the shores of Lake Tahoe found a buyer for just over $31.68 million.

Sale price: $31.68 million

10. Situated on a promontory in the Trousdale Estates section of Beverly Hills, this double-lot home has panoramic views of Los Angeles and sold for $32.5 million.

10. Situated on a promontory in the Trousdale Estates section of Beverly Hills, this double-lot home has panoramic views of Los Angeles and sold for $32.5 million.

Sale price: $32.5 million

9. This newly built home has more than 31,000 square feet of space on waterfront property in Delray Beach, Florida. It sold for $34 million.

9. This newly built home has more than 31,000 square feet of space on waterfront property in Delray Beach, Florida. It sold for $34 million.

Sale price: $34 million

8. A mansion that was once the most expensive listed home in the Silicon Valley town of Atherton found a buyer for $34.5 million. It was built in 1939 by celebrity architect Paul Williams and restored in 2007.

8. A mansion that was once the most expensive listed home in the Silicon Valley town of Atherton found a buyer for $34.5 million. It was built in 1939 by celebrity architect Paul Williams and restored in 2007.

Sale price: $34.5 million

Source: Business Insider

7. A Bel Air mansion that was originally built for the sultan of Brunei in the '90s sold for just shy of $35 million.

7. A Bel Air mansion that was originally built for the sultan of Brunei in the

Sale price: $34.9285 million

Source: Los Angeles Times

6. In May, Tom Cruise sold a 10,000-square-foot Beverly Hills home that has a tennis court, swimming pool, and playground.

6. In May, Tom Cruise sold a 10,000-square-foot Beverly Hills home that has a tennis court, swimming pool, and playground.

Sale price: $38 million

Source: Curbed LA

5. A six-bedroom, 5,698-square-foot Beverly Hills mansion found a buyer for just over $38 million.

5. A six-bedroom, 5,698-square-foot Beverly Hills mansion found a buyer for just over $38 million.

Sale price: $38.27 million

3. (tie) An extremely spacious penthouse in San Francisco's Four Seasons Residences sold for $39 million.

3. (tie) An extremely spacious penthouse in San Francisco

Sale price: $39 million

3. (tie) In April, insurance tycoon Peter Wood reportedly paid $39 million for this Palm Beach mansion that once belonged to the late entertainment mogul John Kluge.

3. (tie) In April, insurance tycoon Peter Wood reportedly paid $39 million for this Palm Beach mansion that once belonged to the late entertainment mogul John Kluge.

Sale price: $39 million

Source: The Real Deal Miami

1. (tie) In June, a penthouse in New York's A-list favorite Walker Tower sold for $4 million more than it had just a year and a half before.

1. (tie) In June, a penthouse in New York

Sale price: $45 million

Source: Curbed NY

1. (tie) In April, British billionaire Mike Ashley sold a 1.6-acre property called Castello del Sol. It's located on Miami's exclusive La Gorce island.

1. (tie) In April, British billionaire Mike Ashley sold a 1.6-acre property called Castello del Sol. It

Sale price: $45 million

Source: The Real Deal Miami

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