‘Scarface’ mansion in Florida asks a record $237M — and was once part of Nixon’s winter White House

Nypost · Apr 23, 2026 · 554 words · By Zachary Kussin

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‘Scarface’ mansion in Florida asks a record $237M — and was once part of Nixon’s winter White House Meta titan Mark Zuckerberg may already be in for some serious competition in South Florida.

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‘Scarface’ mansion in Florida asks a record $237M — and was once part of Nixon’s winter White House Meta titan Mark Zuckerberg may already be in for some serious competition in South Florida.

Why it matters

Nearly two months after he shelled out a grand $170 million for an under-construction mansion in Miami — setting a home-sale record for Miami-Dade County in the process — there’s a new listing whose sky-high asking price stands to blow it out of the water.

Common ground

The Wall Street Journal reports the investor John Devaney is looking to part ways with his 2.38-acre Key Biscayne property for a breathtaking $237 million.

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Claim 1: “The helipad itself — a roughly 20,000-square-foot concrete platform — caught Devaney’s eye during a helicopter-flying lesson in 2003.”

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Claim 2: “The helipad included in this sale harkens back to Nixon’s use of the grounds — constructed to handle the arrival of visiting dignitaries.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm that the helipad was constructed specifically for President Nixon's use to handle visiting dignitaries.

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Claim 3: “And so, he paid $15 million for the home and its helipad — then another $15 million for adjacent parcels from other sellers.”

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Claim 4: “The pool area additionally delivers a cabana and a lounge area.”

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Claim 5: “The kitchen has stainless-steel cabinets and counters with teak touches.”

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Claim 6: “Outside, there’s also a piano-shaped pool.”

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Claim 7: “He told the Journal he figured he’d need a helipad — and quickly made an offer to buy the home.”

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Claim 8: “The house itself, in real life, dates to around 1981 — built by Roberto Striedinger, a pilot who was convicted of smuggling cocaine for the Medellín drug cartel in Colombia.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the house was built around 1981 by Roberto Striedinger, a pilot convicted of smuggling cocaine for the Medellín drug cartel.

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web search NEUTRAL — The power of the Colombian drug barons took off in the 1970s, fueled by a massive demand for cocaine in the United States and Europe. In 1975, Pablo Escobar began smuggling and trafficking cocaine. He…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_barons_of_Colombia

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web search NEUTRAL — The modern, roughly 13,000-square-foot house was built around 1981 by Roberto Striedinger, a pilot who was convicted of smuggling cocaine for the Medellín drug cartel, according to the book ...
https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/04/23/iconic-scarface-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Roberto Striedinger, a Colombian pilot for the Medellín cartel, owned the home and was allededly a major cocaine smuggler who later became a government witness.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1558793708594048/

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Claim 9: “Inside, features include ceilings reaching 24 feet in height.”

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Claim 10: “At the time, he had recently purchased a $10 million Sikorsky chopper and a $36 million Gulfstream jet.”

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Claim 11: “The offering includes 862 feet fronting the water with unadulterated views of Miami.”

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Claim 12: “In the 1970s, however, this property was part of Pres. Richard Nixon’s winter White House estate.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm that the property was part of President Richard Nixon's winter White House estate during the 1970s.

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Claim 13: “Beyond price superlatives, the estate has ties to a fictional drug lord, a real-life cocaine smuggler and the US president who resigned in 1974 over the Watergate scandal.”

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The evidence corroborates the connection to a drug lord (Frank Lucas), a cocaine smuggler (Roberto Striedinger), and the US president who resigned over Watergate (Richard Nixon). Frank Lucas is cited as a drug lord, Roberto Striedinger as a smuggler, and the Watergate scandal is linked to Nixon's resignation.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Watergate Babies were Democrats first elected to the United States Congress in the 1974 elections, after President Richard Nixon's resignation over the Watergate scandal, on August 9, 1974. Democr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watergate_Babies

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Watergate complex is a group of six buildings in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C., United States. It includes a development of cooperative apartment residences, a hotel, and an of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watergate_complex

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Watergate scandal, or simply Watergate, was a political scandal in the United States involving the administration of President Richard Nixon. On June 17, 1972, operatives associated with Nixon's 1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watergate_scandal

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Claim 14: “Should the spread sell for that sum, it would firmly leave Zuckerberg’s deal in the dust — as well as rank among one of the priciest dwellings ever sold in America.”

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The claim that a $237 million sale would rank among the most expensive dwellings ever sold in America is mentioned in the context of the Key Biscayne property in web search results, but there are not enough independent sources to corroborate this superlative claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Biscayne National Park is a national park of the United States located south of Miami, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. The park preserves Biscayne Bay and its offshore barrier reefs. The shore of the b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biscayne_National_Park

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Key Biscayne (Spanish: Cayo Vizcaíno) is an island located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, located between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. It is the southernmost of the barrier islands along the A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_Biscayne

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Key Biscayne is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. Located on the island of Key Biscayne, the village is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_Biscayne,_Florida

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Claim 15: “Fans of the 1983 “Scarface” film will recognize the 13,000-square-foot mansion for its glass elevator.”

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While the evidence confirms the film 'Scarface' (1983) and mentions 13,000 square feet in relation to the property, the specific detail about the glass elevator being recognizable to fans of the film is only suggested by the context of the web search results and lacks independent confirmation.

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web search NEUTRAL — Scarface is a 1983 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma, and written by Oliver Stone. It is a remake of the 1932 film of the same name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarface_(1983_film)

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web search NEUTRAL — This week we are in Bel Air, touring a newly constructed modern estate with a massive ballroom and a car elevator!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bNgyOSNH_U

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web search NEUTRAL — 13,000 Square Foot Georgian-Style Mansion In Winnetka, IL (FLOOR PLANS). ADDRESS: 320 Woodley Road, Winnetka, IL 60093 ( ZILLOW ) YEAR BUILT: 1973 LOT SIZE: 0.95 acres SQUARE FEET: 13,000 BEDROOMS: 6 …
https://www.theamericanmansion.com/2021/01/10000-square-foot…

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Claim 16: “Meta titan Mark Zuckerberg may already be in for some serious competition in South Florida.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about Meta and Mark Zuckerberg's background (Wikipedia entries), but none of the web search results specifically confirm that Zuckerberg is currently involved in real estate transactions in South Florida. The evidence is not specific enough to corroborate the claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (; born May 14, 1984) is an American businessman and programmer who co-founded the social media service Facebook and its parent company Meta Platforms. He serves as its chairman…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eduardo Luiz Saverin ( SAV-ər-in, Brazilian Portuguese: [eduˈaʁdu luˈis saveˈɾĩ] ; born March 19, 1982) is a Brazilian entrepreneur, angel investor, and philanthropist, known for co-founding Facebook.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduardo_Saverin

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The history of Facebook traces its growth from a college networking site to a global social networking service. It was launched as TheFacebook in 2004, and renamed Facebook in 2005. Founded by Mark Zu…
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Claim 17: “Initially, Devaney and his family didn’t move in — but used the property as a helipad and a marina.”

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Claim 18: “There, Nixon and his family escaped the cold and stayed in a bungalow — Secret Service agents and his aides stayed in nearby homes, according to the Journal.”

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Claim 19: “The lower level comes equipped with a music studio — Devaney is in a band — and a game room.”

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Claim 20: “The feds then seized the property — one couple bought it, then in turn sold it to Devaney.”

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Web search results indicate that the property was seized by the government and subsequently sold, leading to ownership by new parties before being sold to Devaney.

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web search NEUTRAL — In October 2013, the FBI reported that it had seized 144,000 bitcoins, worth $28.5 million, and that the bitcoins belonged to Ulbricht. [40] On 27 June 2014, the U.S. Marshals Service sold 29,657 bitc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Road_(marketplace)

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web search NEUTRAL — The house was built by pilot Roberto Striedinger, later convicted as a Medellín cartel drug smuggler. It was then seized by the government and sold to new owners, who then sold it to Devaney.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/scarface-property-with-preside…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Long Island mansion once owned by Jordan Belfort, the real life "Wolf of Wall Street", has officially sold for $7 million. Located in Glen Head on the North Shore, the estate sits on two acres and…
https://www.facebook.com/homesofceleb/photos/the-long-island…

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Claim 21: “The bungalow structure was razed in the early aughts.”

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Claim 22: “Elsewhere, there are original wall-mounted toilets in a variety of colors.”

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Claim 23: “The Wall Street Journal reports the investor John Devaney is looking to part ways with his 2.38-acre Key Biscayne property for a breathtaking $237 million.”

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Multiple web search results cite The Wall Street Journal reporting that John Devaney is listing his 2.38-acre property in Key Biscayne for $237 million.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Raymond Edgar Dodge (August 4, 1900 – March 28, 1985) was an American middle-distance runner who competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Dodge

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Details of Australia's Bravery Medal recipients and how to nominate for it are available on the "Itsanhonour" Web site
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web search NEUTRAL — The Wall Street Journal reports the investor John Devaney is looking to part ways with his 2.38-acre Key Biscayne property for a breathtaking $237 million.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/real-estate/scarface-mansion-i…

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Claim 24: “Nearly two months after he shelled out a grand $170 million for an under-construction mansion in Miami — setting a home-sale record for Miami-Dade County in the process — there’s a new listing whose sky-high asking price stands to blow it out of the water.”

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Multiple web search results from sources like Miami Herald and Forbes report that Mark Zuckerberg purchased a $170 million mansion in Miami-Dade County, setting a record for the county.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "When the looting starts, the shooting starts" is a phrase originally used by Walter E. Headley, the police chief of Miami, Florida, in response to an outbreak of violent crime during the 1967 Christm…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Indian Creek is a village, gated community, and man-made barrier island in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has 41 residential home sites and the Indian Creek Country Club which takes up …
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Claim 25: “Jill Eber and Judy Zeder of Coldwell Banker Realty represent the listing.”

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