Location: Orcas Island, Washington
Purchased: $8.3 million*
Current Value: $14 million*

In July of 2021, Oprah Winfrey sold her longtime Washington residence, Orcas Island, for way more than the purchase price. She bought the home In 2018 for $8.3 million, and she sold it for $14 million. The island, also known as Madroneagle, gave her a nearly $6 million return on investment.

The forty-three-acre waterfront estate was impressive. Orcas Island itself is the largest of the Pacific Northwest’s San Juan Islands, and it is a popular place for people looking to see wildlife and be around nature. Hiking, whale watching, and beautiful sights are just three of the reasons to venture to Orcas Island. Though if you visit, Oprah will no longer be there.