Epstein's Florida Mansion Demolished After Years of Controversy

The infamous Palm Beach home where underage girls were assaulted has been razed, but its history lives on online.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The six-bedroom, 7 1/2-bathroom lakefront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, once owned by the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been demolished after his death in 2019. The multimillion-dollar home was a key site where many of Epstein's crimes occurred, with underage girls from Palm Beach County telling investigators they were assaulted there as well as at his other properties. While the physical structure is gone, the home's history continues to linger online, with details and photos still appearing on real estate sites.

Why it matters

Epstein's Florida mansion was a central location for his sex trafficking crimes, where numerous underage victims were abused. The demolition of the home represents a symbolic removal of a physical site associated with his horrific actions, though the legacy of his crimes remains. This case has also sparked ongoing controversies around the release of documents related to Epstein's associates and their potential involvement.

The details

The two-story home featured a living room and patio with views of the intracoastal waterway, an elevator, West Indies-style architecture, a cabana and a separate building used by household staff. In 2021, the Palm Beach Daily News and the Palm Beach Post captured photos and video of the demolition of Epstein's home. The site has been razed and the address changed, though details about the property's history still appear on real estate sites.

  • Epstein died by suicide in 2019.
  • Epstein's home was sold for $18.5 million in 2021 and subsequently demolished.
  • In December 2022, Epstein's estate settled a lawsuit with the U.S. Virgin Islands for $105 million.
  • In May 2023, an investment firm led by financier Stephen Deckoff acquired Epstein's islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The players

Jeffrey Epstein

The late sex offender who owned the Palm Beach mansion where many of his crimes occurred.

Ghislaine Maxwell

Epstein's accomplice and former girlfriend, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence on federal sex-trafficking charges.

Donald Trump

The former U.S. president who has denied visiting Epstein's private island, though records show he flew on Epstein's plane in the 1990s.

Bill Clinton

The former U.S. president who has also denied going to Epstein's island, but has been repeatedly named and pictured in the released files.

Stephen Deckoff

The financier who led an investment firm that acquired Epstein's islands in the U.S. Virgin Islands in May 2023.

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What they’re saying

“I never had the privilege of going to his island, and I did turn it down, but a lot of people in Palm Beach were invited to his island.”

— Donald Trump

“These emails prove Bill Clinton did nothing and knew nothing. The rest is noise meant to distract from election losses, backfiring shutdowns, and who knows what else.”

— Angel Ureña, Clinton spokesperson (USA TODAY)

What’s next

The Department of Justice continues to release additional documents related to the Epstein investigations, which could shed further light on the involvement of his high-profile associates.

The takeaway

The demolition of Epstein's Florida mansion represents the physical removal of a site associated with his horrific crimes, but the legacy of his actions and the ongoing controversies surrounding his network of powerful associates continue to reverberate. This case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in cases of sexual abuse and exploitation by the wealthy and influential.