The World's Most Expensive Homes on the Market

Currently, there are about 26 homes worldwide with a price point of $100 million or more that are on the market. With list prices like that, these properties offer some incredible eye candy. As a general rule, homes in this price range stay on the market for 3 to 5 years as there are a very limited number of buyers.

So far in 2016, only three $100 million+ homes have sold, including the Playboy mansion, which was originally priced at $200 million but sold for half of that (possibly because Hugh Heffner continuing to inhabit the home came included as part of the deal). Over the last few years, the number of these high priced properties that sold peaked at five.

Owners of such homes normally don't have to sell while buyers don't have to buy. A considerable number of sellers also prefer discretion and offer their property assets as off-market 'whisper listings.' It is also rare that there will be bidding wars since those looking to purchase such a property are minimal.

As for buyers, many are in search of the right investment property that can help them grow their wealth. They are very discerning and will wait until they find the ideal mansion. Most have a list of key attributes that include:

• One-of-a-kind property
• Irreplaceable 
• Architectural or historic significance
• Impeccable views, grounds and privacy

Of the 20 or so properties currently for sale, 9 were located in the Los Angeles area, 4 in New York, 3 in France while the remainder were scattered about.

Below are photos of just some of these amazing estates. 

Bubble Palace, Cote D'Azur, France: $455 Million

Pierre Cardin's former home has 10 bedrooms, a 500-seat auditorium and a truly unique architectural style.

834 Fifth Ave, New York: $120 Million

7 bedroom, 10 bath 12,000 SF duplex, the 'largest existing original apartment on Fifth Avenue'.

The Park Bel Air: $115 Million

This 11-acre site includes three home sites. The entire property is available for $115m or buyers can purchase one site and have a 56,000 to 61,000 SF home built for the $155m. 

Theoule-sur-Mer, France: $105 Million

Built in 1900, this 15,000 square foot 'castle' on the Côte D’Azur overlooking the Mediterranean offers stunning views.

Sycamore Valley Ranch, California: $100 Million

Formerly Michael Jackson's Neverland, this 6 bedroom, 12,598 SF property includes a 5,500 SF movie theatre and is set on 2698 acres.

King's Point Estate, New York: $100 Million

Set in Great Neck, New York, this 60,000 SF home has 13 bedrooms and a whopping 35 bathrooms. It also includes a bowling alley and casino and has views of the NYC skyline.

Mon Reve, Los Angeles: $150 Million

Once the estate of Barbara Streisand, this new 38,000 SF 10 bed, 20 bath home includes 'Club Mon Reve' that has a theatre complex with parking for 50 cars.

For those of you in the market to buy or sell in San Francisco or Marin County, The Costa Group can most definitely help! We live and work here and can be an incredible asset to making your personal real estate dreams come true.

Information and photos from Blomberg.com