Stephen A. Smith’s $9.25 Million Pinecrest Florida Mansion
Stephen A. Smith officially upgraded to South Florida, purchasing a $9.25 million modern estate in Pinecrest after quietly unloading his New Jersey home for $2.65 million in late 2024.
The move signals a clear shift from a Northeast base to a Miami–area lifestyle, with his new home delivering on even more luxury and space.
Completed in January 2024 by award-winning Hollub Homes, the property is a turnkey modern compound built for comfort, privacy, and year-round entertaining.
Property Highlights
Price: $9.25 million
Location: Pinecrest, Florida
Size: 7,500 square feet
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 8
Notable Features: 973 SF guest house, 5-car garage, gourmet Wolf/Sub-Zero kitchen, bar and great room with custom built-ins, elevator, upstairs loft, flex spaces for gym/media/office, pool, resort-style patio, summer kitchen, generator, expansive indoor–outdoor entertaining areas
Walking up to Smith’s Mansion
Walking up to Stephen A. Smith’s Pinecrest mansion, the custom-built residence immediately stands out for the way it balances natural light, warm contemporary materials, and an impressive sense of scale.
As you enter through the gated drive, the wide geometric pavers guide you forward, framed on both sides by palm trees and neat landscaping.
At the end, the exterior rises with a crisp, modern profile, expansive panes of glass, soft stone tones, and warm wood accents that hint at the light-filled interior.
Vertical windows stretch across the house, catching the sun at different angles throughout the day, while tall sculptural evergreens anchor the entryway and soften the home’s strong architectural lines.
The covered front entry is elevated slightly from the driveway, while above it, a glass-lined balcony and overhanging roofline introduce the home’s emphasis on indoor-outdoor flow.
Standout Spots Inside the Estate
Inside, three standout spaces immediately define the home’s modern design, including an elegant great room built for gathering, a chef-caliber kitchen, and expansive outdoor areas designed to take in the Florida sun.
Dramatic Great Room
A dramatic great room with custom built-ins sets the tone the moment you step inside, establishing the home’s blend of openness, warmth, and modern precision.
The space feels intentionally grand with expansive floors, soaring ceilings, a floating staircase, and walls of glass that bring in constant natural light.
From here, the layout moves into a sleek bar area and several connected entertaining zones, each designed to handle anything from casual weekend hangouts to full-scale gatherings.
Gourmet Kitchen
The gourmet kitchen continues the home’s modern warmth and clean lines, bringing together high-end performance and polished design.
Featuring Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, it’s built for everything from everyday meals to full-scale entertaining, starting with a waterfall-edge marble island that doubles as a meal prep space and a casual dining spot.
Sleek cabinetry, integrated storage, and a dramatic marble backsplash tie the space together, while floor-to-ceiling glass sliders keep the kitchen visually connected to the backyard.
Outdoor Entertaining Spaces
Stepping into the backyard, the covered summer kitchen becomes the natural gathering point, with a built-in grill, counter space, and room for a full dining setup, all positioned just steps from the pool.
Just beyond it, the pool stretches across the terrace, framed by clean lines and wide lounge areas, while the surrounding patio blends with the home’s architecture.
Extending from the pool is the expansive lawn, offering rare open space in Pinecrest, large enough for recreation and hosting parties.
Full Video Tour
For a detailed guided tour of Stephen A. Smith’s Pinecrest mansion, watch Jonathan Vega’s video showcasing the unique features and flow of the new house.
A couple of other standout spaces the video shows in greater detail are the grand primary suite and, of course, the 973-square-foot guest house.
Final Thoughts
Stephen A. Smith’s $9.25 million Pinecrest mansion purchase clearly marks a strategic upgrade from his New Jersey estate.
With a lucrative ESPN contract, reportedly worth nearly $12 million annually, alongside expanding ventures in podcasts, digital content, and production, the home seems to be both a personal reward and a brand asset.
It also seems to serve as a bold statement of success for sports personalities, exemplifying how high-earning commentators now rival athletes in wealth as they move into Miami’s elite real estate market.
