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Topics: Jeff Bezos, Property, Amazon, Blue Origin, Business
Niamh Shackleton
Topics: Jeff Bezos, Property, Amazon, Blue Origin, Business
Those who live near Jeff Bezos have lifted the lid on what it's like to live near the billionaire businessman.
Aside from running one of the world's most visited websites, Amazon founder Bezos has been adding to his property portfolio over the years.
As of earlier this year, it was estimated that Bezos has a staggering 420,000 acres to his name, made up of several properties.
He owns three houses in Miami in addition to eight in Seattle - his former home.
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Bezos announced in November 2023 that he was leaving Seattle in favor of Miami to live with his fiancée Lauren Sanchez.
"I've lived in Seattle longer than I've lived anywhere else and have so many amazing memories here," he penned on Instagram at the time.
"As exciting as the move is, it's an emotional decision for me. Seattle, you will always have a piece of my heart."
He explained that his decision stemmed from wanting to be closer to his parents and Blue Origin's operations in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Before choosing to relocate, in 2019 the 60-year-old purchased a $37.5 million waterfront estate. He also bought three smaller properties nearby for his staff, Business Insider reports.
It's unclear why he bought the multimillion dollar home however as, according to his neighbors, he was pretty much never there.
The property is located in Hunts Point - a wealthy neighborhood just outside of Seattle that's no stranger to famous and wealthy residents.
It's thought to be a close-knit community at Hunts Point. Less than 400 people live there and they often host community events; one being an annual clear-up.
The day, imaginatively called Cleanup Day, sees residents of all statuses come together to collect trash, plant trees and so on.
But one person has always been absent according to one neighbor, and that's Bezos.
They told Business Insider: "I've seen a billionaire pick up trash on Cleanup Day. Not Jeff Bezos."
He has also failed to attend the residential Fourth of July party, and fundraising events for a local youth charity.
One resident who ran the fundraising event did confirm that Bezos donated to the charity, however.
While Bezos seldom showed his face, his staff members are 'neighborhood fixtures', as per the news outlet.
Elsewhere it was suggested that Bezos never actually lived in the property full time, according to two neighbors.
Bezos reps have been approached for comment.