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Harry and Meghan Could Make Huge Montecito Profit as Expert Predicts $55 Million Price Tag
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be sitting on a potentially enormous property windfall if they ever decide to sell their Montecito mansion, according to a real estate expert who believes the home could now command more than $55 million.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex purchased the California property in 2020 for $14.65 million after stepping back from royal duties and relocating to the United States.
Six years later, the couple have moved back to Britain with Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, but they are reportedly keeping hold of their Montecito estate for the time being.
That decision could prove costly, with property expert Jack Malnick, Managing Director of Sell House Fast, estimating that the mansion may require around $600,000 a year to maintain.
Despite those expenses, Malnick believes Harry and Meghan could make a substantial profit if they eventually put the property on the market.
“Despite Harry and Meghan not yet listing their Montecito mansion, as the pair settle into life back in the UK, the alleged $600,000 annual running costs may change their mind,” he told the Daily Express.
Montecito Mansion Could Be Worth More Than $55 Million
Harry and Meghan originally bought the property for far less than its previous asking price.
Malnick noted that it had once been listed for $34.5 million before the Sussexes purchased it for $14.65 million.
He said the wider Montecito market has strengthened considerably since then.
“Montecito is a highly sought-after area, with properties now selling for double what the couple paid back in 2020,” he explained.
“Listing records show that three homes in the area have sold for $50 million this year.”
Malnick also compared the Sussexes’ home with a property previously owned by Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.
“Adam Levine sold his 13,000 sq ft, three-acre Montecito home in 2025 for $60 million,” he said.
“For comparison, Harry and Meghan’s home is 18,000 sq ft and sits on seven acres.”
Based on those figures and the couple’s celebrity profile, Malnick believes their estate could attract an even greater premium.
Expert Predicts a ‘Sussex Effect’
“I’d expect the ‘Sussex effect’ to add a premium to the property value,” Malnick said.
“And given the current market, I’d predict the couple could command north of $55 million should they decide to sell.”
That would represent a dramatic increase on the $14.65 million Harry and Meghan reportedly paid six years ago.
Malnick also predicted intense interest from real estate agents if the mansion were ever formally listed.
“There will most likely be a fight amongst agents to win the listing, and the media spotlight could drive the price even higher,” he added.
At present, however, there is no indication the Sussexes are preparing to sell.
Reports suggest they intend to retain the Montecito property even while living primarily in Britain.
Sussexes Keep California Home After UK Return
Harry and Meghan recently relocated to the UK with Archie and Lilibet, marking the first time they have lived in Britain since leaving royal duties in 2020.
The family is currently said to be living in a private rented residence.
Although their return is believed to be their main arrangement for now, the couple have not publicly explained their long-term plans or commented on what they intend to do with their California home.
Holding onto the mansion gives them the option of maintaining a base in the United States, but it also means continuing to cover its significant running costs.
For now, they appear willing to do exactly that.
But if circumstances change, the numbers suggest the property could become one of the Sussexes’ most valuable assets.
With comparable Montecito homes already commanding tens of millions of dollars, Malnick believes a future sale could leave Harry and Meghan with a profit far beyond what they originally paid.
And if the so-called “Sussex effect” proves real, the final price could climb even higher.
