The Lionel Messi house in Fort Lauderdale just got a lot bigger. In September 2026, an entity tied to the football icon paid $8 million for the house next door to his Bay Colony mansion — turning his Florida base into an $18.75 million waterfront compound. It is the clearest sign yet that Messi, whose Inter Miami contract now runs through 2028, is putting down permanent roots in South Florida.
Messi first bought in the guard-gated Bay Colony community in September 2023, weeks after his Inter Miami debut. Here is the full tour of both houses and the compound they now form.
The Messi Compound at a Glance
| Main house | 91 Compass Lane, Bay Colony, Fort Lauderdale |
| Main house price | $10.75 million (September 2023) |
| Main house size | 10,500 sq ft · 8 bedrooms · 9.5 bathrooms |
| New purchase (2026) | 71 Compass Lane — $8 million · 7,660 sq ft · 7 bedrooms |
| Combined compound | 0.8 acres · 15 bedrooms · 18,100+ sq ft |
| Waterfront | 330 feet total with private boat docks |
The Main House: 91 Compass Lane
Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo bought the main house on September 1, 2023, according to Broward County records. Built in 1988 and later extended, the two-story home spans roughly 10,500 square feet with eight bedrooms, nine and a half bathrooms, a three-car garage and a 1,600-square-foot primary suite. Outside there is a resort-style pool and spa, and the lot runs along about 170 feet of canal frontage with two private docks.
The location is practical as well as luxurious: Bay Colony sits roughly five miles from Inter Miami’s stadium and training base, making it an easy commute while keeping the family behind gates in one of Fort Lauderdale’s most private neighborhoods.
The $8 Million House Next Door
In September 2026, records showed a Messi-linked entity paid $8 million for the neighboring house at 71 Compass Lane — a 1977-built, seven-bedroom home of 7,660 square feet with its own 160 feet of water frontage. Buying the house next door is a classic privacy play among the ultra-wealthy: combined, the two lots give the family 0.8 acres, 15 bedrooms, more than 18,100 square feet of living space and an unbroken 330 feet of waterfront.
Messi’s Other Miami Homes
Before the Bay Colony mansion, Messi collected luxury condos in Sunny Isles Beach, including a unit in the Porsche Design Tower — famous for its car elevator that lifts vehicles right into the residence — and a full-floor home at the Regalia tower with more than 5,500 square feet and panoramic ocean views. In Barcelona, his longtime family home in Castelldefels remains part of the portfolio. Few athletes own a property collection on three continents; compare it with our Cristiano Ronaldo house tour.
FAQs
Where does Lionel Messi live in Florida?
Messi lives in Bay Colony, a guard-gated community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in a waterfront mansion he bought for $10.75 million in September 2023.
How much is the Messi house worth?
His Fort Lauderdale compound is worth $18.75 million in combined purchase prices: $10.75 million for the main house (2023) plus $8 million for the house next door (2026).
Did Messi buy the house next door?
Yes. In September 2026 an entity tied to Messi paid $8 million for 71 Compass Lane, the neighboring seven-bedroom house with 160 feet of water frontage.
How big is the Messi compound?
Combined, the two houses cover 0.8 acres with 15 bedrooms, more than 18,100 square feet of living space and 330 feet of waterfront with private docks.
What other homes does Messi own?
Messi also owns luxury condos in Sunny Isles Beach (Porsche Design Tower and Regalia) and his longtime family home in Castelldefels, Barcelona.
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