As one of the world’s most famous musical families, the Jacksons went from humble beginnings to living in fabulous style. First finding fame as the Jackson 5, this talented clan has seen global success and produced some of the biggest stars of all time in Michael and Janet Jackson – making a fortune along the way.
From a sprawling LA compound where they wrote their hits to the infamous Neverland Ranch, click or scroll through to discover the dynasty's spectacular rags-to-riches property journey...
Welcome to the place where it all began. The Jackson clan started out in this simple four-room Cape Cod-style ranch house on 2300 Jackson Street in hard-up Gary, Indiana. Incidentally, the street was named after the president, not the family.
Built in 1949, the home was purchased the following year by the father of the Jackson brood, steelworker Joe and his wife Katherine for $8,500 (£6,973), the equivalent of $106,000 (£85k) today.
But with so many kids crammed into the property, the first of whom, Rebbie, was born almost as soon as they moved in 1950, the place soon became cramped.
Joe cottoned on to his children's talent early on and formed the Jackson Brothers quartet in 1964, which became the Jackson 5 the following year when Michael (middle) joined.
Scraping together the money for professional equipment, Joe served as the group's professional manager and booked a series of tour dates.
Their big break came in 1968 when the Jackson 5 won the amateur night talent show at Harlem's Apollo Theater, wowing singers Gladys Knight, Bobby Taylor and Diana Ross, who persuaded Motown Records boss Berry Gordy to sign them.
Here they are in 1969 performing for the first time on TV for The Ed Sullivan Show.
The group's rise to stardom was rapid, they scored their first US number one in 1969 with 'I Want You Back', which was an international success.
The boys and their father bid farewell to Indiana and decamped to Los Angeles where they were subsequently joined by Katherine and the girls.
However, the family is still thought to own 2300 Jackson Street and various members have paid visits to the home over the years. This pic of Tito and his three sons, who make up the group 3T, was taken in 1995.
On moving to Los Angeles, Joe and the boys initially lived out of hotels and with Berry Gordy and Diana Ross for a time before the Motown boss rented out this four-bedroom Mediterranean-style house in West Hollywood for the family.
They didn't stay long, however, due to noise complaints from the neighbours (who clearly didn't grasp how privileged they were to hear the kids rehearsing).
It may not look like much in this exterior shot, but this sprawling mansion on Bowmont Drive in Beverly Hills was a lot more luxurious looking when the Jackson family took up residence here in 1970.
'Jacksonmania' was in full swing by this point: the group had notched up three US number ones that year and released their bestselling debut album, Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5.
The property last sold in 2014 for $7.2 million (£5.8m).
With the money flowing in, Joe and Katherine were soon able to splurge on a sprawling property for the family of 11 in upscale Encino.
In 1971, the couple paid $250,000 (£205k), which is around $1.8 million (£1.5m) today, for a mid-century modern mansion dubbed Hayvenhurst in the swish Los Angeles neighbourhood.
The original home can be glimpsed in the background of this shot taken in 1972 of Randy, Janet, Michael and a woman who might possibly have been their nanny.
The Jackson 5 and their little brother Randy are shown in these pics captured in the early 1970s.
The siblings were often pictured in the Encino property's very 70s-looking living room, which boasted a spiral staircase that led to nowhere. You can just spot it in the upper right-hand corner of the picture on the right.
The curious piece was made famous when the group were photographed on it for their iconic Life magazine cover in 1971.
The Encino property was kitted out with fancy décor and furnishings including crystal chandeliers, custom cabinetry and ornate clocks, as you can see in this pic of Marlon, Michael, Randy, Jackie and Tito that was taken in the dining room in 1977.
Brother Randy had replaced Jermaine the previous year when the group left Motown for Epic and changed their name to simply 'The Jacksons'. Jermaine opted to stay with Motown.
By 1977, the living room had been updated, and the built-in bookshelves and staircase were varnished to resemble mahogany. Janet is absolutely beaming in this picture taken that year. She's sitting on that famous staircase to nowhere.
Behind her on the shelves are video cassettes, books and ornaments, including a snazzy model of a sailing boat. The family seem to have eclectic taste when it comes to decorating a home.
Michael began pursuing a solo career in 1971 that went stratospheric in 1979 with the release of his Off the Wall album, which sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
At the time, Joe was having money issues and struggling to pay the mortgage on the Encino mansion. As a result, Michael, now the family's breadwinner, ended up buying out his father, keeping one half of the property for himself and splitting the remainder between his parents.
He then had the home completely remodelled in a Disney-esque Tudor style, glimpsed here.
The dramatic overhaul was two years in the making. By the time it was completed in 1983, Michael had released his Thriller LP, which eclipsed the sales of Off the Wall, selling a staggering 70 million units globally.
The following year, the King of Pop finally said goodbye to the Jacksons, quitting the group at the end of the Victory Tour in December 1984.
With his new-found solo fame, Michael began making some interesting changes inside the home as well as on the exterior…
Michael created an early version of his future Neverland ranch, installing a faux candy store, games room, 32-seat movie theatre and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs diorama. It took pride of place in the trophy room, which displayed the Jackson family's collection of awards.
This picture of Michael and his favourite Disney characters was taken in the room in 1984.
This picture of Joe and Katherine Jackson in 1984 shows the overhauled mansion's wood-panelled living room, which features an imposing bar.
Joe moved out after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit the area on January 17, 1994. Known as the Northridge earthquake, it was the first to strike directly under an urban area of the United States since the 1933 Long Beach earthquake and Joe was frightened he wouldn't survive another.
However, the property has remained with the Jackson clan. La Toya and Jermaine both lived there, and Paris Jackson moved into the guesthouse in September 2016 while the main residence was being remodelled.
While Hayvenhurst was undergoing reconstruction, Michael decamped to a nearby three-bedroom condo in Encino that was purchased in 1981 for $210,000 (£171k), about $729,000 (£592k) today. Michael is said to have paid $175,000 (£143k), while his mother put up the remainder.
Here, Michael poses in a rare photo taken inside the house, which is still owned by the Jackson family. Over the years, it has been used by some of the Jackson brothers when their respective marriages hit the rocks.
In 1983, Michael had stayed at the 2,700-acre (1,092 ha) Sycamore Valley Ranch in California's Santa Ynez Valley while he was recording the video for 'Say Say Say' with Paul McCartney and fell in love with the place.
Michael finally moved out of the Encino family compound in 1988 after he bought the ranch for an estimated $19.5 million (£15.8m), around $53 million (£43m) in today's money, renaming it Neverland. It was to become his most famous home.
Neverland is, of course, the magical island in the Peter Pan books by JM Barrie. Michael set about creating his very own version of this as an amusement park on the site, funnelling tens of millions of dollars into the project.
The singer had two railways and a station built to complement the six-bedroom Tudor-style mansion that came with the property, and installed a petting zoo and numerous rides and rollercoasters.
Neverland had everything from a Ferris wheel and pirate ship ride to a carousel and bumper cars. Michael hosted glittering events at the ranch, including the 1991 wedding of his close friends Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky.
In 1995, Jackson and his then-wife Lisa Marie Presley hosted children from around the world for a series of seminars and workshops as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the United Nations.
In a dark turn of events, Neverland was raided by police when allegations of child abuse came to light, and the singer was charged in 2003. He denied all the charges and was eventually cleared in court but never lived at the estate again.
Drowning in debt, the singer struggled to hold on to the property and Neverland was shut down in 2006.
After Michael defaulted on the ranch's mortgage, investment firm Colony Capital bought a majority stake in Neverland in 2008 for $22.5 million (£18.3m).
The amusement rides were removed from the property, becoming part of the California State Fair in Sacramento. The estate was eventually put up for sale in its entirety in 2015.
After five years on and off the market, the ranch finally sold in 2021 to Michael's former financial advisor, the billionaire Ronald W Burkle. It went for $22 million (£17.8m), well below its initial asking price of $100 million (£81m).
Becoming ever more reclusive, Michael had moved out of Neverland in 2005 following the trial. According to British newspaper The Guardian he temporarily lived in Bahrain, before relocating to Las Vegas at the end of 2006.
There, he set up home with his three kids, Prince, Paris and Blanket (now Bigi), in this 17,000-square-foot (1,579 sqm) mansion on the city's South Monte Cristo Way.
Michael paid $50,000 (£40k) a month for the eight-bedroom, nine-bathroom property according to the realtor who cut the deal.
Secure and surrounded by a ten-foot (3m) wall, it features all the trappings of an A-list music star's home, from a grand ballroom and orchestra loft to a massive home theatre, tennis courts and resort-style pool.
The Roman-style villa was for sale with expRealty in January 2025 for $11.7 million (£9.5m).
Sadly, Michael's money problems were going from bad to worse. He moved out of the South Monte Cristo Way property in 2007 staying in hotels with his kids before settling in 2008 in this Spanish Colonial-style beauty, the Hacienda Palomino in Las Vegas' Rancho Oakey neighbourhood.
Nicknamed the 'Thriller Villa' by the press, the beguiling estate spans 27,259 square feet (2,532 sqm) and sits on 1.7 acres (.68 ha) of grounds.
Arched doors from the main entry way lead to the 'King’s Courtyard', a tiled outdoor area for large-scale entertaining, and to the other areas of the four-bedroom, nine-bathroom house.
As well as a two-storey, 74-seat Medieval-style chapel and bell tower, there is also a guest house with a further three bedrooms.
The property was remodelled in 2010 and listed in 2016 for $9.5 million (£7.8m). It remains unoccupied although it can be leased for private events.
In early 2009, Michael and his children upped sticks to this stunning French château estate in Los Angeles' Holmby Hills which the troubled artist rented for a reported $100,000 (£82k) a month.
Despite mounting health issues, the hitmaker was preparing for a sell-out tour in a bid to balance the books and resolve his financial problems once and for all.
Spanning 17,171 square feet (5,233 sqm), the seven-bedroom, 14-bathroom property sits on a 1.26-acre (0.5ha) plot of land, with gardens and pool, and is one of the most palatial in Los Angeles.
The lavish Richard Landry-designed home wows with a plethora of elegant reception rooms, a theatre, wine cellar and tasting room, and other amenities fit for a king (of pop).
But as it turned out, the ailing celebrity's time in the mansion was cut shockingly short...
On 25 June 2009, 50-year-old Michael died in the mansion of a heart attack brought on by a lethal dose of the potent anaesthetic propofol. It was administered by his personal doctor, who was subsequently convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
Following the megastar's death, the mansion was cleared out and its contents, including antique furniture, artworks and other collectables, was put up for auction.
Although undoubtedly the most famous of the Jackson family, what about his successful siblings?
Janet left Hayvenhurst in 1984, moving to New York City for her role in the TV series Fame. That same year, she eloped with singer James DeBarge (pictured) and returned to the family home with her husband, but the marriage was annulled in 1985.
The following year, the up-and-coming artist released her breakout album Control, which spawned hit after hit, and in 1987 she quit Hayvenhurst for good to move in with boyfriend René Elizondo Jr.
Details of where the couple moved to are hard to find, but according to an article in the LA Times from 1990, she'd bought a townhouse in Brentwood's Mountaingate development. It was sold in 1993.
Also in 1990, it appears the artist, who'd followed album Control with the even more successful Rhythm Nation 1814, snagged a five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in a gated community in LA's Northridge for $790,000 (£648k). About $1.8 million (£1.4m) in today's money.
Although Janet was making more than enough from her solo career, some sources state it was owned by her other half. In any case, the property was quit-claimed (meaning Janet gave up any rights to the property) to Elizondo following the couple's split in 2000.
The exclusive community has since suffered and residents were forced to evacuate during the wildfires that devastated parts of California in January 2025.
Janet went on something of a house-buying spree in 1990, as she also snapped up this new-build six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom Mediterranean-style mansion in rural Rancho Santa Fe near San Diego.
The property was listed at almost $4.5 million, the equivalent of around $10.9 million (£8.9m) today. Sadly, Janet ended up selling the 9,060-square-foot (841 sqm) property at a million-dollar loss in 1997.
In 1991, Janet flexed her real estate muscles again by snagging this dreamy five-bedroom, five-bathroom Malibu beach house for $4.1 million (£3.4m), around $9 million (£7.4m) today, which she went on to sell in 1994 for a decent profit at $8.5 million (£7m).
The home sits on popular Carbon Beach (pictured) also called Billionaire Beach because of how many celebrity homes are dotted along the shoreline.
Janet eventually spent more weeks than Michael on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1998, solidifying her solo artist skills.
The superstar complemented her success with a corner unit apartment on the 34th floor of the amenity-loaded Trump International Hotel and Tower at 1 Central Park West in Midtown Manhattan.
The hitmaker parted with $2.8 million (£2.3m), about $5 million (£4.2m) today, to clinch the deal.
Spread across 2,100 square feet (195 sqm), the stunning residence features three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and a generously sized open-plan living and dining room.
Floor-to-ceiling windows maximise the breathtaking views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Janet opted for minimal Japanese-influenced décor that really sets off the remarkable vistas.
The master suite is equally tasteful, but Janet had other places to live in mind, having relocated to London in 2012. She rented out the apartment for a time for $35,000 (£29k) a month.
Her last stay there was in 2019, and she decided in 2022 to put the property on the market. It was listed for $9 million (£7.4m) and sold for almost the asking price in the summer via Sotheby's International Realty for $8.8 million (£7.2m).
Away from hectic New York City, in 1999, Janet acquired this five-bedroom, nine-bathroom Tudor-style mansion in Bel Air for $6.5 million (£5.3m), around $12 million (£9.7m) today.
She didn't stay long. She sold it the following year to hotshot Hollywood movie exec Harry Sloan for $9.5 million, the equivalent of $16.5 million (£13.3m) now, pocketing a sizeable profit.
Janet said the 9,000-square-foot (836 sqm) home was too big for her according to The LA Times.
Janet decamped to London in 2012 after tying the knot with Qatari tycoon Wissam Al Mana. She gave birth to son Eissa in 2017 aged 50, reportedly making her the oldest celebrity mother. The couple broke up soon after.
The family of three were living in a six-bedroom, five-bathroom townhouse on the prestigious Chester Square in London's Belgravia district (pictured), and Janet remained in London following the split.
The star was renting a £10 million ($12.2m) penthouse at the Chelsea Barracks development in London. It's the site of the former British Army barracks built in 1859.
The singer is said to have moved out in 2024 after discovering black mould in her luxury flat. She is said to be suing the owners, who are considering counter-suing her for breaking her rental agreement.
Maybe Janet had plans to return full time to the US, where she began her Las Vegas residency in December 2024.
The more private siblings of Michael and Janet, Jermaine and other family members have lived in the Hayvenhurst bolthole over the years, though they've owned properties of their own, too.
Marlon Jackson bought this six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom Hamptons-style Encino compound in 1981, selling it in 1992 for $1.2 million (£984k).
The Jacksons used it as a recording studio, according to listing agent Carl Gambino, who handled its sale in 2021 for $3.45 million (£2.8m).
The 6,700-square-foot (622 sqm) main house includes an enormous open-plan living room, wet bar and staircase lined with wrought iron, plus there's a three-storey guesthouse, swimming pool and tennis court.
An ever-present member of the Jackson clan, Marlon has had a more stable life than some of his siblings. As of 2025 he has been married to wife Carol for over 40 years. They met when he was on tour with the Jackson 5. The couple have three children and six grandchildren.
Sadly, Tito Jackson, one of the original members of the Jackson 5, died in September 2024. The 70-year-old recording artist is believed to have had a heart attack driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma, where he had a home.
He had previously owned a stunning property in California’s Woodland Hills, but his primary home at the time of his death is thought to have been this 3,000-square-foot (278 sqm) open-plan property in Las Vegas.
Following Michael's death, his mother Katherine was given custody of his three children. Together with her grandchildren, she had been living at the Hayvenhurst compound in 2009, but the family moved out in 2010 as the estate was undergoing renovation.
They moved into this five-bedroom, 10-bathroom Tuscan-style mansion in the upscale LA neighbourhood of Calabasas, which has been home to the Kardashians, Drake, Justin Bieber and other big stars over the years.
This photograph of Katherine taken in one of the elegant reception rooms gives us some indication of the grandeur of the property.
The 12,670 square feet (1,177 sqm) of living space includes a massive dual-stairway entry, three fireplaces, a home theatre, a sauna, a library, an elevator and eight en-suite bedrooms.
There is also a swimming pool and spa, putting green and five-car garage on the property.
The property was acquired in 2014 by the Michael Jackson Estate for $10.75 million (£8.7m) and leased to Katherine to accommodate her and Michael Jackson's children.
The mansion has gorgeous, marble-clad interiors, as you can see from this image posted by La Toya Jackson on Mother's Day in 2016.
"Bought her these beautiful flowers for her foyer!" she says.
Here's a snap of the kitchen taken by La Toya at Thanksgiving 2016.
Tito's son TJ, the youngest member of the music group 3T and father to four kids of his own, went on to share guardianship of Blanket (now Bigi), as well as Paris and Prince, before the children hit 18.
TJ assumed full custody of Bigi in 2017. They all lived together in the Calabasas mansion along with Katherine and TJ's wife Frances.
While Michael's eldest child Prince stayed on at his family home in Calabasas when he turned 18, his sister Paris opted to flee the nest following her 18th birthday in 2016.
After living alone for a time at the Hayvenhurst estate guesthouse, she bought her first home in leafy Topanga Canyon in western LA, paying $1.95 million (£1.6m) for the property.
Known for her boho lifestyle, the model and folk-pop singer lived with a group of friends in the rustic five-bedroom, five-bathroom retreat, which was likened to a commune.
This pic posted to Paris' Instagram shows her jamming with her friends in the property's living room, and she often posted images of herself out and about enjoying the natural beauty of the canyon.
Her housemates reportedly included Marlon Brando's granddaughter Prudence and model Ashley Danielle Craig.
After selling the Topanga Canyon pad in 2022 for $2.3 million (£1.9m), she snagged herself a super private hideaway in the Hollywood Hills for $3.8 million (£3.1m).
The former home of Hollywood icon Rock Hudson, the 3,000-square-foot (279 sqm) cabin-style pad is ensconced behind walls and gates and hardly visible, which is no doubt its appeal for celebrity owners.
Paris has posted a few shots of the home on her Instagram, including this one of her magical bedroom suite, which includes a fireplace and dressing room and takes up the entire lower level of the house.
The blissed-out three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence also includes a dinky music studio and a charming art and crafts room.
The two-level home proved a sanctuary to the actress and model, who revealed in January 2025 that she had achieved five years sober and was in recovery from addiction.
The singer-songwriter, seen here performing one of her songs in her rustic living room, described herself as an alcoholic and addict in a frank and honest Instagram post, where she said:
“It’s because I am sober that I get to smile today. I get to make music. I get to experience the joy of loving my dogs and cat.... I get to trust."
Much of her new-found contentment was in part due to the love and stability she found with her mystery fiancé Justin Long, who she kept out of the spotlight for years.
Paris posted a series of images, including one of music producer Justin (nicknamed Blue) on bended knee, to announce their engagement in December 2024.
“Doing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind and I couldn’t dream of anyone more perfect for me to do it all with. Thank you for letting me be yours. I love you,” she wrote.
Pictured on the left at Christmas 2017 with 'brother' Omar Bhatti, sister Paris and brother Prince, Bigi (formerly known as Blanket) has largely shunned the limelight. He was active for a time on his movie review YouTube channel and is considered something of a movie buff.
Bigi was under the guardianship of Tito Jackson's son, TJ, at the time this pic was taken.
To avoid confusion, although Michael's father Joe Jackson identified Bhatti as a child of Michael's in a 2009 interview with NewsOne/TVOne, Bhatti explains: “I consider myself an older brother because when Prince was born, my mom (Pia Bhatti) was hired to be Prince’s nanny, and Paris, I’ve been there since she was a baby."
Just days after his 18th birthday in 2020, the youngest child of the King of Pop bought himself a swish starter home in Calabasas, paying a little over $2.6 million (£2.1m) for the property.
Protected from prying eyes and the glare of the paparazzi in a guarded gated community, the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom Mediterranean-style mansion is reassuringly secure.
As is evident from this pic of the double-height entrance hall, the manse is as classy as they come in this part of the world, with a fancy curved staircase, hardwood floors throughout and other premium touches.
Highlights include the gourmet chef's kitchen, amenity-heavy master suite and outdoor pool and spa. We would expect nothing less for a descendant of music's royal family.
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