Ellen DeGeneres’ Former Montecito Estate Headlines September’s Record Home Sales
September brought an impressive lineup of luxury transactions, with California and Colorado leading the way. The Green Gables estate in Woodside topped the list at $85 million, while Aspen secured the second-highest sale with a $58.3 million property. Meanwhile, Montecito made headlines with the $55 million sale of an estate once owned by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, paired with an adjacent 3-acre lot.
Key Points
The Green Gables estate in Woodside, CA sold for $85 million, ranking as September’s top transaction.
Aspen’s 210 S. West End St. property followed closely at $58.3 million.
Ellen DeGeneres’ former Montecito estate and an adjoining parcel sold together for $55 million.
Four of the ten priciest sales were in California and three were in Colorado ski towns, each closing above $30 million.
Luxury buyers continue to gravitate toward coastal and mountain markets, reaffirming the enduring allure of privacy, prestige, and prime location. With several record-breaking deals already logged, 2025 is shaping up as a standout year in high-end real estate.
By: Dana Anderson | Redfin.com | October 16, 2025
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