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South Florida’s top deals: P. Diddy sells Star Island estate for $55M
By Mary Diduch, Veronica Udell at The Real Deal
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
🏆 Residential: The top home sale was on Star Island, where Sean Combs, aka P. Diddy, offloaded an 8,000-square-foot property at 1 Star Island Drive. The buyer was JFStar LLC, led by John A. Franklin of Virginia Beach, who purchased the six-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom home for $55 million. Th
Key takeaway Diddy, offloaded an 8,000-square-foot property at 1 Star Island Drive.
Why this matters in The Miami
The sale of P. Diddy's Star Island estate for $55 million is a significant transaction in Miami 's luxury real estate market. This deal not only reflects the ongoing demand for high-end properties in the area but also highlights the allure of Star Island, a exclusive neighborhood that has long been a favorite among celebrities and wealthy individuals. The fact that the buyer, JFStar LLC, was willing to pay $20 million more than P. Diddy's original purchase price in 2021 suggests that the area's prestige and limited supply of luxury properties continue to drive up prices. As Miami's affluent neighborhoods like Star Island and Miami Beach continue to attract wealthy buyers, it will be interesting to see how this trend affects the local economy and property values in surrounding areas like Little Havana and Wynwood.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 🏆 Residential: The top home sale was on Star Island, where Sean Combs, aka P. Diddy, offloaded an 8,000-square-foot property at 1 Star Island Drive. The buyer was JFStar LLC, led by John A. Franklin of Virginia Beach, who purchased the six-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom home for $55 million. Th
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