Taylor Swift’s epic Eras Tour has been going on since March and is set to wrap up next month. As we wind down one of the decade’s most anticipated, and most talked-about, music tour, let’s peek behind the curtain at the amazingly talented Taylor Swift.
Childhood Home, West Reading, PA
Taylor grew up the older of two kids in West Reading, Pennsylvania, about an hour outside Philadelphia. Her parents were both involved in finance. From a very early age, Taylor realized she wanted to be a famous singer/songwriter, and her family gave her all the support she needed.
She started getting music and modeling gigs, which fueled her passion. When she was 14, her family moved to Nashville so she could be closer to the country music scene.
Bluebird Cafe, Nashville, TN
Even though she was making a little progress towards her dreams, Taylor had a long way to go. When she was 15, she got the chance to play at the famed Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee. Taylor knew it was a big deal, as the Bluebird has a well-deserved reputation as a place where country music stars are born. In fact, it’s where Garth Brooks was discovered!
And just like Garth, Taylor played an amazing show and was immediately signed by a new record exec, and the rest is history. A year later, she was a platinum-selling artist setting all sorts of Billboard records.
In less than 20 years, Taylor Swift has become one of the world’s most beloved musicians, and has a net worth of more than $800 million! Her real estate empire really is that, estimated to be worth more than $150 million!
It’s hard to keep track of everything she buys and sells, let alone where she actually spends time, but let’s look at some of the homes she’s bought over the years.
Peter Jackson’s Duplex, New York City, New York
In 2014, Taylor bought a duplex from famed director Peter Jackson in downtown NYC, for around $20 million. The ten-bedroom, ten bathroom apartment is on the top floor of an old building on Franklin Street.
The duplex has a massive entertaining room, a playroom for kids, library, butler’s kitchen, and more to make it a perfect spot for a wonderful entertainer. The feel of the unit is amazing and authentic, with old exposed brick, wood beams, and wood paneling that helps to maintain the historic feel of the building.
In the following years, Taylor has bought even more property on Franklin Street, including a unit for $18 million and one more for almost $10 million. While it’s often unclear what celebs do with their many properties, we do know Taylor has hosted lots of fun events with friends and other celebs, because pictures of her awesome gatherings always end up on Instagram!
Mansion in Watch Hill, Rhode Island
Taylor has spent a lot of downtime with friends at her Rhode Island seaside mansion. Built on a hill directly above the ocean, it is the highest home in the area, and has a majestic feel, and amazing views of the ocean and surrounding area. The 12,000 square foot house is her go-to destination for her famous Independence Day parties.
She paid about $18 million in cash for this house that has seven bedrooms, eight fireplaces, a pool, and five acres of property to give the music maven as much privacy as she needs when she’s not on a stage in front of thousands of adoring fans.
Goldwyn Estate, Beverly Hills, California
Since becoming a successful musician, Taylor has bought several homes around Los Angeles, but it seems her favorite is one she bought in 2015. Taylor bought the 1934 estate from Samuel Goldwyn for $25 million, and has since worked to have it declared a historic landmark. With that status, as well as improvements made by Taylor, it’s current worth is estimated at $70 million!
The two-acre estate has a main home with 11,000 square feet, and has a recording studio, where Taylor recorded her “Folklore” album.
These are just a few of the many homes of Taylor Swift. We know she has a few around Nashville, including one she probably bought for her parents. She appreciates her privacy, especially for places her family stays, rather than where she entertains other rich and famous people.
As she wraps up her Eras tour, we can guarantee she’s going to want to take a nice, long, relaxing break; and it’s probably going to involve spending some quality time with friends and loved ones at some of these amazing places.