A sprawling Mediterranean-style estate in Manalapan, Florida, reportedly linked to Fox News host Sean Hannity, has been listed for sale at $44.9 million. The property, which includes furnishings, boasts extensive waterfrontage on both the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean, offering a luxurious coastal lifestyle.
Key Takeaways
- A trust associated with Sean Hannity has listed an eight-bedroom estate in Manalapan, Florida, for $44.9 million.
- The property features 20,106 square feet of living space and 150 feet of frontage on both the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean.
- The estate was purchased by a trust linked to Hannity for $25.95 million in November 2024.
- Hannity’s longtime financial advisor is listed as the trustee of the property.
A Premier Coastal Property
The eight-bedroom estate, located at 1840 S. Ocean Blvd. in Manalapan, spans 20,106 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space. Built in 1990, the Mediterranean-style residence offers approximately 150 feet of frontage on the Intracoastal Waterway and a separate oceanfront parcel with its own cabana. The asking price of $44.9 million includes all furnishings.
Investment History and Connections
The property was acquired in November 2024 by the 1840 South Ocean Boulevard Trust, linked to Hannity, for $25.95 million. Property records indicate that William G. Lako Jr., Hannity’s financial advisor and CEO of Hennsler Financial, serves as the trustee. Lako has a history of being associated with investment properties owned by Hannity.
Estate Features and Upgrades
The estate comprises 12,378 square feet of air-conditioned space, featuring multiple terraces. The property includes a private dock on the Intracoastal Waterway, providing convenient access to boating. The listing highlights "grand entertaining rooms" that flow seamlessly to terraces, resort-style grounds, and breathtaking water views. A separate beach cottage offers a private retreat on the sand.
Previous upgrades to the eight-bedroom property, made before the 2024 sale, included floor replacements, bathroom renovations, updates to the wine room’s cooling unit, and the installation of new impact-resistant doors and windows. The lakeside swimming pool was also refurbished, and a new seawall was constructed.
Hannity’s Florida Presence
Hannity, who hosts a weekday radio program and a weeknight Fox TV show, has relocated his broadcasting operations to Florida, citing alignment with the state’s conservative policies. He resides in nearby Palm Beach, where he has also been involved in merging adjacent oceanfront townhouses he purchased for a combined $22.5 million. One of these townhomes was declared his primary residence in 2023.
Market Context
Manalapan has experienced significant high-value real estate transactions in recent years. Notably, Oracle software billionaire Larry Ellison purchased a 22-acre estate in the town for $173 million in June 2022 and later acquired the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa for $277.4 million in August 2024.
The listing agent for the current sale is Vince Spadea of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, who also represented the buyer in the 2024 transaction. Hannity and Lako could not be reached for comment.
Sources
- Palm Beach waterfront estate linked to Fox News Sean Hannity for sale, MetroWest Daily News.