• CoStar’s Homes.com published an April review of the most expensive publicly marketed home sales across major U.S. metros, based on MLS-recorded transactions.
• Miami led the list with a USD 47 million waterfront estate sale in Coral Gables, followed by Los Angeles at USD 41.3 million, Phoenix at USD 32.5 million.
• San Francisco posted a top publicly marketed sale of USD 27.5 million, while New York City reached USD 22 million, indicating multiple markets clearing the USD 20 million threshold.
• The analysis attributed the highest-end activity to continued demand for water-view luxury properties, while noting it excludes private or off-market deals that are common at the top end.
• Homes.com flagged a USD 21.5 million Houston sale in River Oaks that was not reflected in the main chart due to Texas nondisclosure rules.

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