The $85M Villa Skyfall in Stone Creek Ranch, Delray Beach, targets ultra-wealthy buyers fleeing high-tax states. What it signals for South Florida luxury real estate.
Just south of Atlantic Avenue in western Delray Beach, a guarded community called Stone Creek Ranch is quietly setting a new benchmark for luxury real estate. The enclave, home to Mark Wahlberg, hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen, Rockstar Energy founder Russ Weiner and NFL star Khalil Mack, now has a flagship listing: Villa Skyfall, an $85 million estate designed around a James Bond theme.
The property spans 2.5 acres and was built in 14 months, far faster than the typical four-to-five-year timeline for a project of this scale, according to Douglas Elliman Florida executive director Senada Adzem, who listed the home. The price includes all furniture, stocked bars and kitchens, Chanel, Dior and Hermès handbags in the closets, and electric toothbrushes in each of the 12 bathrooms.
“It was designed to make a billionaire’s jaw drop,” Adzem told Fox News Digital.
The community sits behind gates patrolled by former military veterans and Navy SEALs. Adzem said eight years ago it was a hidden gem, but the roster of A-list buyers has transformed it into “the most prestigious address in South Florida right now.” Delray Beach itself has drawn global wealth seeking more privacy than Miami or Palm Beach, she said.
The estate’s features include a 32-foot-tall grand salon with backlit onyx, a museum-style automotive gallery, an Amazon rainforest-inspired spa, a hidden poker lounge and a 95-foot-long pool framed by cabanas and fire features. Every transition appears designed for impact, turning stone, wood, glass, water and light into part of the experience.
Adzem said ultra-high-net-worth clients now want turnkey properties. “They want to come in and worry-free know that they’ll only need to bring their clothing, their personal items. Everything else will be provided for them.”
Buyer interest is concentrated among tech founders, finance executives and retiring entrepreneurs fleeing high-tax states. Adzem said she has seen clients from California, New York and Connecticut, drawn by Florida’s zero state income tax and favorable business climate. “There has been a lot of wealth migration into Florida… there’s just a confluence of events that is going to continue helping us attract unique buyers to very special properties,” she said.
The $85 million asking price could set a record for Delray Beach. Adzem said that while working families face distinct economic challenges, luxury buyers are exceptionally bullish. “Ultra-high net worth clients have greatly benefited from the strength of the stock market. So they feel encouraged that this is going to continue, and they’re very confident when it comes to investing in real estate, particularly in South Florida.”
The rapid build time–14 months versus the typical four to five years–reflects the developer’s confidence in demand. Adzem said the migration of high-earning families and corporate headquarters from traditional wealth centers has created a structural shift in the region’s economy, not a temporary spike.
Villa Skyfall is now being shown to a select group of prospective buyers. The listing includes all furnishings and personal items, down to the electric toothbrushes. Adzem said the property is “one of one” and a true trophy property for the right buyer.
Drafted by a large language model from the source reporting linked above, then screened by automated publishing checks. It is not read by a journalist before publication. Some articles cite our Alpha Score. Verify prices and figures against the original source. Educational coverage, not personalized advice.