This Former President's Home Is Bigger Than the White House — Here Are the Homes of Other Former US Presidents
By Thalia Shepherd - Apr 28, 2025
This article appeared in modernmic.com and has been published here with permission.

It’s no secret that being the President of the United States comes with a few perks. Not only do they get to live in the White House during their tenure, but they also receive pretty hefty paychecks, allowing them to invest in some of the most highly sought-after real-estate options once they leave office. Below, we’ll be discussing some of the most impressive homes owned by former presidents. Some might even be bigger and more luxurious than the White House itself!
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate
George Washington was the only president who didn’t live in the White House. Although he ordered its construction, it was only completed in 1800, three years after his tenure ended. As a result, he had to run the country from somewhere else.

For most of his tenure, he worked out of his Mount Vernon estate in Fairfax County. The home included 8,000 acres of real estate, 21 bedrooms, a working farm, and beautiful gardens. Washington lived there until his dying day, which proves just how much he loved it.