Messi Moves To Luxury Neighborhood, Becomes Neighbor Of "Gold," And Increases Mansion Next Door's Value Just By His Presence

Messi Moves To Luxury Neighborhood, Becomes Neighbor Of “Gold,” And Increases Mansion Next Door’s Value Just By His Presence

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 08/03/2026 at 01:21

Updated on 08/03/2026 at 01:22

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Real Estate Appreciation in Fort Lauderdale Soars After Lionel Messi Moves to Bay Colony; Neighboring Mansion Jumps from US$ 20 Million to US$ 45 Million

The arrival of Lionel Messi in a luxury neighborhood in Florida triggered immediate real estate appreciation in Fort Lauderdale. According to a local realtor, the presence of the star elevated the price of the neighboring mansion from US$ 20 million to US$ 45 million.

Messi’s Arrival Moves Luxury Neighborhood

The move of Lionel Messi to an exclusive condominium in Bay Colony, in the city of Fort Lauderdale, occurred in September 2023 and had a direct impact on the local real estate market.

According to realtor Kathia Molina, the mere presence of the player in the neighborhood quickly altered the value of nearby properties, transforming the area into a point of interest for fans and curious onlookers.

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Million-Dollar Appreciation After Messi’s Arrival

According to Molina, entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David had purchased his mansion in the area for about US$ 20 million before the arrival of Lionel Messi.

With the player moving in next door, the estimated selling price of the property rose to approximately US$ 45 million, equivalent to about R$ 237 million at the current exchange rate.

The realtor states that the appreciation occurred without any renovations, innovations, or structural improvements to the property, being attributed solely to the presence of the world champion nearby.

Messi’s Fans Start Frequenting the Area

According to the expert, the neighborhood began to receive visitors hoping to see Lionel Messi in everyday moments.

This influx of fans turned the place into a meeting point for admirers of the player, further increasing the visibility of the area.

In a video shared on social media, Molina claims that the move of Lionel Messi was enough to immediately raise the value of the neighboring mansion.

“Messi moves into the house right across. That’s it. Game over,” said the realtor while commenting on the property’s appreciation.

Messi’s Mansion in Fort Lauderdale

The residence purchased by Lionel Messi was bought for about £8.6 million. The property is situated on approximately 10,000 square meters.

The house has 10 bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and a VIP suite. Amenities include a pool, spa, and gym.

Located by the sea, the property includes two private boat docks. The property is a short distance from the Inter Miami stadium, the club in the United States where Lionel Messi serves as captain and wears jersey number 10.

A video in which Kathia Molina explains this appreciation started gaining traction on social media since last Wednesday when it was published on the X platform.

With information from O Globo.

Messi Moves To Luxury Neighborhood, Becomes Neighbor Of “Gold,” And Increases Mansion Next Door’s Value Just By His Presence

Real Estate Appreciation in Fort Lauderdale Soars After Lionel Messi Moves to Bay Colony; Neighboring Mansion Jumps from US$ 20 Million to US$ 45 Million

Messi’s Arrival Moves Luxury Neighborhood

Million-Dollar Appreciation After Messi’s Arrival

Messi’s Fans Start Frequenting the Area

Messi’s Mansion in Fort Lauderdale

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Messi Moves To Luxury Neighborhood, Becomes Neighbor Of “Gold,” And Increases Mansion Next Door’s Value Just By His Presence

Real Estate Appreciation in Fort Lauderdale Soars After Lionel Messi Moves to Bay Colony; Neighboring Mansion Jumps from US$ 20 Million to US$ 45 Million

Messi’s Arrival Moves Luxury Neighborhood

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Messi’s Mansion in Fort Lauderdale

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