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Jackie Siegel, well-known as the “Queen of Versailles” from a 2012 documentary, is finally nearing the end of a massive, 20+ year renovation of her mansion in Florida. She recently announced on Instagram that the decades-long project is almost complete. The 90,000-square-foot house includes 30 bathrooms, 14 bedrooms, a 35-car garage, and a pub. It’s expected to be the largest and most expensive single-family home in the United States. (Consider these factors before buying a home during retirement.) Siegel’s announcement raises the question of whether such large homes are excessive — in other words, when is a house too big? It would seem that, like in the Gilded Age, the very wealthy continue to build enormous estates to showcase their wealth and ambition. To find the 20 largest houses in America, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed various sites, including Explore, Family Handy Man, and Largest. On our list, we’ve included the home’s square footage, who originally owned the house, and its current use. Some have been transformed into museums or campus buildings, while others are still privately owned. (This is an updated version of a previously published story to reflect Jackie Siegel’s recent announcement that her “Versailles” mansion is nearing completion. These updates further contextualize the trend of extravagant home building in the United States and the ongoing debate surrounding historical and contemporary wealth display.) Why This Matters Today Some of the biggest homes in America are owned by some of the wealthiest Americans. Opulent Gilded Age mansions built by people like the Vanderbilts weren’t just physical displays of wealth. They significantly shaped the American economy and culture. Today, as we witness the construction of modern-day mega-mansions like Jackie Siegel’s Versailles home, we should remember this historical context. These extravagant homes are not simply isolated expressions of individual wealth; they also reflect the evolving trends of how wealth is made and ultimately displayed. In addition, these lavish homes inspire us to consider the social impact and potential responsibilities that come with such immense affluence. These are the 20 largest houses in America, ranked by size: 20. Stan Hywet Hall Square footage: 64,500 square feet Location: Ohio When built: 1911 A Good Home for Goodyear Stan Hywet Hall originally belonged F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Seiberling and his wife, Gertrude Penfield, had seven children. Six survived to adulthood, and donated the estate to the Stan Hywet Hall Foundation in 1947. Today, the estate is open to the public from April through December. Above the front door of the manor house is a stone inscription that reads “Non nobis solum” (“Not for us alone”). 19. Florham Square footage: 65,465 square feet Location: New Jersey When built: 1890s The Vanderbilt Fortune Florham was designed and built after the fashion of Hampton Court, a palace that once belonged to Henry VIII. Like many of America’s mansions, it belonged to a Vanderbilt — Florence Vanderbilt — and as such, it is as grand as can be. It was thought the home cost about $5 million to build this mansion, which is about equal to $146 million today. In 1955, the estate was broken up, with Fairleigh Dickinson University acquiring the mansion and 178 acres of garden. 18. Xanadu 2.0 Square footage: 66,000 square feet Location: Washington When built: The Gates’ Estate The house’s name is in honor of the fictional mansion in Citizen Kane. Xanadu 2.0 took seven years to complete and was built on a lot Gates purchased in 1988. The estate cost around $65 million to build and is filled with all the latest technological tools in addition to seven bedrooms, six kitchens, 24 bathrooms, a trampoline room, a 2,100-square-foot library with hidden bookcases, and a beach made with sand imported from the Caribbean. 17. Grey Towers Castle Square footage: 66,381 square feet Location: Pennsylvania When built: 1893 A Castle-Inspired Home Originally the home of William Welsh Harrison, Grey Towers Castle contains a myriad of French styles, with its exterior inspired by Alnwick Castle in England. Shortly after Harrison’s death, Beaver College purchased the property, which is now a part of Arcadia University. In 1985, Grey Towers Castle was declared a National Historic Landmark. 16. Hearst Castle Square footage: 68,500 Location: California When built: 1919-1947 The Enchanted Hill Publisher William Randolph Hearst commissioned the building of Hearst Castle, which is called “La Cuesta Encantada” or The Enchanted Hill. It was designed by the architect Julia Morgan. The estate includes a 345,000-gallon outdoor pool and three impressive guest houses, Casa del Mar, Casa del Monte, and Casa del Sol. Today, Hearst Castle is a California State Park and historic house museum open for touring. 15. Woodlea There are a total of 140 rooms in the Woodlea home. Square Footage: 70,000 Location: New York When Built: 1895 A Victorian Beauty The home is now a place for golfing enthusiasts to meet up and hang out. Woodlea, situated in Briarcliff Manor, New York, is a beautiful Victorian-style home. This 70,000-square-foot home was first built for Elliot Fitch and his wife, Maggie, and featured 75 different rooms within its walls. They later sold the house to Sleepy Hollow Country Club. Now fully converted to host all sorts of golfers, the home still retains much of its original details and beauty. 14. Idle Hour The Vanderbilt family once owned the Idle Hour home. Square Footage: 70,000 Location: New York When Built: 1882 A Piece of Art There are many places named after the Vanderbilt family, such as Vanderbilt University. This home, finished in 1882, was built for William Vanderbilt of the Vanderbilt family. Though it’s the same size as the house before it, this one holds 110 rooms. It was considered one of the most beautiful homes in all of America for a while. In 1920, William passed away, and the house went through several different owners before eventually being auctioned off due to bankruptcy in 2017, when it was sold to Mercury International LLC for $26.1 million. 13. Pensmore Pensmore was designed to last up to 2,000 years by its millionaire owner. Square Footage: 72,215 Location: Missouri When Built: 2016 Sturdy Construction The Ozark Mountains offer beautiful scenery and a beautiful home. Pensmore is a newer build, started in 2008 and completed in 2016. It can be found in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. Steven Huff built and still currently lives in the home, and he made it able to handle all sorts of natural disasters and emergencies like tornadoes, earthquakes, and even bombs. With five stories, 12-inch thick walls, and 13 bedrooms, Huff believes the house will last at least 2,000 years. 12. Indian Neck Hall At the time it was built, Indian Neck Hall was the largest home on Long Island. Square Footage: 75,000 Location: New York When Built: 1897 A Bourne Legacy Indian Neck Hall was La Salle Military Academy for a while. In 1879, Frederick Gilbert Bourne, president of Singer Manufacturing Company, built Indian Neck Hall. At the time it was built, this 110-room home was the largest on Long Island. The family stayed in the home until Frederick passed away. Then, his children sold the estate. In 1926, the home opened as a military academy and is now used as an additional campus by St. John’s University in Queens. 11. Versailles The Versailles home has undergone numerous construction issues over 20 years. Square Footage: 85,000 Location: Florida When Built: 2023 Exorbitant Expense Not even the town hall of Windermere can stand up to the impressive Versailles home. This house has everything you may need, including 14 bedrooms, nine kitchens, three indoor pools, a 20,000-bottle wine cellar, and a video arcade. Of course, this extravagance is thought to have cost over $100 million to build, putting it in fourth place for the most expensive house in U.S. history. This home is located in Windermere, Florida, and belongs to David Siegel. 10. Meadow Brook Hall Meadow Brook Hall’s property was extended for up to 15,000 acres when it was completed. Square Footage: 88,000 Location: Michigan When Built: 1929 A Mansion Museum The heir of the creator of these useful trucks was commissioned and lived in Meadow Brook Hall. Matilda Dodge Wilson, heir to the Dodge Motor Company, had Meadow Brook Hall designed and built for her personal use. The home has 110 rooms and almost 15,000 acres and cost roughly $4 million. In 1957, Matilda donated the house to Michigan to help create Oakland University. Now, it’s a historic museum, the fourth largest in the United States. 9. Shadow Lawn Shadow Lawn was once the summer home of former President Woodrow Wilson. Square Footage: 90,000 Location: New Jersey When Built: 1929 Now Part of the University Shadow Lawn is one of the largest homes in the US before the Great Depression. A few decades later, in 1985, the home became a National Historic Landmark. There are over 130 rooms and the house was originally a summer home for President Woodrow Wilson. In 1956, the house became part of Monmouth University. It was also used in the movie Annie as the home of the character Oliver Warbucks. 8. Winterthur The wealthy du Pont family still owns the Winterthur house. Square Footage: 96,582 Location: Delaware When Built: 1937 Ever-Growing In addition to the ever-growing home, Winterthur had cows, greenhouses, hogs, sheep, chickens, gardens, a sawmill, and even a post office. Though 1937 marked the year Winterthur was originally finished, it has undergone several renovations since then. In fact, since 1937, the house has doubled in size. The du Pont family had the house built, and they still own the home all these years later. However, the house is used mostly as a way for the family to collect trinkets and furniture. It’s said that there are over 90,000 trinkets across its 175 rooms, which are available to tour. 7. Arden House The Arden house has been converted into a conference center for a nonprofit. Square Footage: 97,188 Location: New York When Built: 1909 A House for Research Arden House is only 40 miles away from Midtown, New York City. The Arden House took five years to build for Edward Henry Harriman, a railroad magnate. The home was built in Harriman, New York. Currently, the home is used by the Research Center on Natural Conservation, a nonprofit. The home offers a conference center and 97 guest rooms for visitors and workers. 6. Whitehall Whitehall was built by Henry Flagler, who encouraged tourism down to Florida. Square Footage: 100,000 Location: Florida When Built: 1902 Galas Galore Palm Beach is where you’ll find the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. Whitehall was once a home for Henry Flagler, one of the founders of Standard Oil, and his third wife. Now, it’s a public museum and venue for galas and balls. The home-turned-museum in Palm Beach, Florida, has 75 rooms. 5. The One Now owned by the Fashion Nova founder, The One even has a four-lane bowling lane alley. Square Footage: 105,000 Location: California When Built: 2021 A Newer Mansion Bel Air, California, is home to many mansions, including The One. This impressive home is the newest on this list, started in 2014 and finished in 2021. The One was built and is still used by Richard Saghain, owner of Fashion Nova. This 105,000-square-foot home in Bel Air, California, has 21 bedrooms, 42 bathrooms, a 30-car garage, a bowling alley, and five swimming pools. Saghian bought the home from the developer for $126 million. 4. Oheka Castle Oheka Castle is still considered to be the largest home in New York State. Square Footage: 109,000 Location: New York When Built: 1919 From Castle to Hotel This beautiful building now operates as a hotel. Despite its impressive size of 109,000 square feet, this home only took four years to build. At the time, it cost around $11 million, roughly $158 million today. The owner of the home is Otto Khan, a financer who worked in various industries. It’s currently one of the largest homes in all of New York, with 127 rooms. However, it’s no longer a private home; instead, it is a hotel. 3. Lynnewood Hall Square footage: 110,000 Location: Pennsylvania When built: 1900 Only the Finest Peter A.B. Widener had Lynnewood Hall constructed in 1900. The grounds extended 33 acres, with stylized French gardens and artistic fountain heads. Widener spared no expense for the grand estate, importing furnishings from Europe, including Florentine bronze doors, marble, Caen stone, French Chateau wood paneling, and European tapestries. Widener used the house to house an expansive fine art collection with pieces from Degas, Velasquez, Raphael, El Greco, Donatello, Rembrandt, and Monet. Currently, the mansion stands empty, but there are plans in the works to restore it to its former glory. 2. Fair Field The Fair Field home was built by a junk bond billionaire and has its power plant. Square Footage: 110,000 Location: New York When Built: 2003 A Battle For First Place The home is so big that it supposedly has its own power plant, like a small-scale version of the one pictured above. Ira Rennert, a junk bond billionaire, created this home in 2003. He already had a 63-acre estate known as Fair Field, and this house went onto that property. This house and the surrounding buildings are big enough, with the main home having 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, three pools, a theater, and more. Fair Field is worth somewhere between $267 million and $500 million. 1. Biltmore Estate Square Footage: 175,000 Location: North Carolina When Built: 1895 More Than Enough Space The estate is so large that you can see it even from across the lakes. There’s absolutely no doubt that the largest home in America is the Biltmore House, located just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. This property has 175,000 square feet with 250 rooms. There are 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces. The home was built and is still owned by Vanderbilt, specifically, the family of George Washington Vanderbilt II. As big as it is, you could stay on this property forever without growing bored. 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