Fox News star Sean Hannity pays $23.5M for a Florida home less than a year after leaving New York

Less than a year after announcing he left New York, Sean Hannity is a Florida man with a Florida mansion.The Fox News star, 62, shelled out $23.5 million for a waterfront property in Manalapan, an affluent town in Palm Beach County, according to a Tuesday afternoon release from the listing representatives.The Wall Street Journal first reported news of the deal, adding that Hannity’s new perch stands on a barrier island with Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway frontage.The residence last traded hands for $18 million in 2021 — the following years saw renovations with new bathrooms, new flooring and impact sliding windows.Set on nearly 2 acres, the nearly 12,000-square-foot residence, which was built in 1990, has eight bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms.This being Florida, there’s a pool, a dock with a new seawall and a balcony.

There’s also a roof-level observation terrace.Inside, perks include a fireplace, a bar, a wine room and an elevator.The Journal notes the dwelling initially listed in February for $29 million.

It relisted in October for $25.95 million.Images show a residence stylishly accented with massive windows, a kitchen with eat-in space and lots of storage — plus water views from almost ever angle, including in a living area, a dining room and a home office.Local real estate agents told the Journal that, as it stands, the home is in good shape — but some discerning buyers may consider it a teardown.In May of this year, Hannity listed his home on Long Island for $13.75 million.

Standing on nearly 6 acres in Centre Island, that property quickly sold in June for $12.7 million in cash to a Hannity fan.In early 2024, Hannity announced he was broadcasting his radio show, “The Sean Hannity Show,” as well as his “Hannity” television program, from West Palm Beach.“If anybody is listening to this program for any length of time, been threatening now to do this for quite a while, but we are now beginning our first broadcast of my new home, and ...