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Trump’s childhood home sells for $1.9 million after prior owner bought it for $835,000 last year
Fortune • • nation
Key Points:
- The Tudor-style Queens estate where the president lived until age 4 was sold for $1.93 million, with the buyer listed as Trump Birth Home LLC, following a contract signed in July.
- Developer Tommy Lin purchased the home last year for $835,000 and invested $500,000 in an extensive eight-month renovation that included luxury upgrades such as a chef’s kitchen and spa-like bathrooms.
- The home has changed ownership multiple times, including a sale for $2.14 million shortly after the president took office in 2017, and was briefly listed on Airbnb with Trump-themed decor.
- Prior to Lin’s purchase, the property suffered from neglect, including water damage, mold, and feral cats inhabiting the space where Trump spent his early childhood.
- The president, known for his real estate ventures like Trump Tower, has also been personally involved in renovating the White House, adding features that reflect his signature opulent style.
