An Inside Tour of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Homes—Past and Present
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After President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 election race on Sunday, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him.
If she clinches the nomination—and wins—she could soon be residing in the White House.
But in the meantime, where is she now?
As Harris steps into the spotlight as the Democratic Party’s leading presidential candidate who might soon go toe-to-toe against Donald Trump, let’s take a look at the many places she’s called home along the way.
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Kamala Harris’ real estate—past and present
Harris and her husband, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff, live rent-free on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory at 1 Observatory Circle, which is about 3 miles from the White House.
Walter Mondale was the first vice president to live in the residence, and Harris is the ninth.
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When Biden lived there during his time as vice president, he reportedly enjoyed spending time in the bright, airy solarium.
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Before moving in, Harris hired decorator Sheila Bridges to give the home a refresh.
Bridges lined the home’s library walls with bright pink wallpaper, which was featured on fashion designer Prabal Gurung‘s Instagram feed.
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Blair House in Washington, DC
While renovations were being made to the U.S. Naval Observatory home, Harris and Emhoff lived across the street from the White House in Blair House.
It’s the president’s official guesthouse, located at 1651 Pennsylvania Ave.
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The home has 14 bedrooms, 35 bathrooms, three formal dining rooms, a gym, and a beauty salon.
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A loft in San Francisco, CA
Purchase price (2004): $489,000
Sale price (2021): $799,000
Harris bought her 1,069-square-foot loft in San Francisco in 2004, when she became the state’s first Black district attorney.
She sold it in February 2021 for a 63% profit, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The one-bedroom,1.5-bath property is located in the South of Market neighborhood.
The loft is located on the top floor of the building and boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a chef’s kitchen, a fireplace, and a walk-in closet. It also has what appears to be a private patio, which is very rare in the city.
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Condo in Washington, DC
Purchase price (2017): $1,775,000
Sale price (2021): $1,850,000
Harris and Emhoff bought their 1,700-square-foot condo in Washington, DC, in 2017, the year Harris became a U.S. senator.
They sold it in September 2021 for a 4.2% profit, according to the Journal.
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo is in The Westlight building in the tony West End neighborhood. The complex provides 24/7 concierge service, a pet-washing station, and a heated rooftop pool.
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House in Brentwood, CA
Purchase price (2012): $2.7 million
Harris and Emhoff also have a home in upscale Brentwood, CA.
Emhoff, an entertainment attorney, bought the 3,505-square-foot house for $2.7 million in 2012, two years before he married Harris.
Emhoff transferred the home into a joint trust after the wedding, and now he and Harris own it together, according to the Journal.
The sprawling home has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a swimming pool.
It is currently valued at $5,376,700, and it’s the only property the couple own at the moment.
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