Ariana Grande has come a long way from her childhood home in Florida. With an impressive 14-year career as a successful chart-topping singer, it's no surprise that the young star has started to build up an impressive property portfolio. Let's retrace Ariana's road to fame and step inside the spectacular houses she's bought and rented along the way... 

Having spent time living in Beverly Hills, Toluca Lake and - of course - her hometown of Florida, Ariana Grande has accumulated an incredible collection of jaw-dropping real estate. After trying out the rental market for years, the star is now buying up her own property in Los Angeles in some of the most sought-after and wealthy neighbourhoods. Let's take a look at her real estate journey... 

Ariana Grande-Butera was born on 26 June 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida. She spent her early years living with her parents Joan Grande and Edward Butera, who had relocated from New York just before having her. Both parents had high-flying careers and Ariana and her half-brother Frankie had a comfortable upbringing. Joan is the CEO of Hose-Mcann Communications and Edward is the CEO of Ibi Designs Inc., a successful graphic design company. Her parents divorced in 2003 when Ariana was 10 years old.

Ariana Grande and her family lived in this five-bedroom home in Boca Raton, Florida from 2004. They paid a not insubstantial sum of $1.6 million (£1.1m) at the time, and the property is a mark of how well off The Grandes were. The huge house spreads out over more than 6,000 square feet, on a 0.62-acre lot with two floors and a whole host of enviable features that would have been a dream for any kid growing up in the 1990s.

The whole house is spacious and finished with luxury materials such as marble and hardwood floors, archways, crown mouldings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the garden. The gourmet kitchen is fitted out with top-of-the-line appliances, there's a library, a sauna and a workout room. 

Not your average family home, the star grew up in the lap of luxury with access to a swimming pool, home theatre, a soundproof music studio and an observatory with a telescope. The lush tropical grounds also have an outdoor kitchen and bar, and the whole house is hurricane-proof with its own power generator. 

From a young age, Ariana was destined for stardom. During her education at North Broward Preparatory School, she began performing on stage. At 15 she secured a role in the Broadway play 13, and after a few more small roles she landed the on-screen debut as Cat in the Nickelodeon TV series, Victorious. 

After her acting debut, Ariana followed with the spinoff Sam & Cat which ran between 2013 and 2014. She then dove headfirst into a chart-topping music career after signing with Republic Records. However, her first single 'Put Your Hearts Up', which was released in December 2011, failed to enter any official record chart.

Ariana's chart debut finally happened in April 2013 with The Way, featuring the late Mac Miller, which peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. Since then, her career has gone from strength to strength. She’s the most listened-to female artist on Spotify and Apple Music and Time named her one of 2019’s most influential people in the world. With the release of her last album thank u, next, in February 2019, Ariana also became the first solo artist to hold the three top spots on America’s Billboard 100 chart. 

Instead of jumping straight on the property ladder like these childhood stars, Ariana decided to rent properties around the Los Angeles area. One of the first was this home in the long-time celebrity haunt of Toluca Lake, which she was reported to have stayed in with her mother, Joan. Filled with mansions and industry professionals, the neighbourhood has been home to fellow child TV stars Miley Cyrus and Hillary Duff.

Around 10 years ago, the star also reportedly rented out this home in Hancock Park also with her mother, Joan. Once owned by legendary Hollywood director, Francis Ford Coppola, Grande was said to have installed a recording studio in the basement, which is said to still be there today. 

Recently renovated, the six-bedroom classic English Tudor estate boasts a dramatic two-storey entrance that leads through to a wood-panelled sunroom new gourmet kitchen, family room and formal dining room. It would have been the perfect stopgap for the budding star. 

In 2012, the home was on the rental market for $18,900 (£13.3k) per month, so it wouldn't have come cheap for Ariana and her mum. Spread over 6,000 square feet of space there's a swanky kitchen with a centre island, custom cabinetry and marble worktops, while French doors open out to the gardens and terraces. 

Before jumping on the property ladder, the star rented out a whole host of other properties, including a five-bedroom Mediterranean-inspired mansion in the Benedict Canyon neighbourhood of Los Angeles. Seen here posing in her lavish hallway, the star reportedly stayed in the house for five years until she started snapping up her own properties. 

After a string of west coast properties, the 25-year-old Ariana finally jumped onto the property ladder for the first time on the other side of the US. In 2018 after a whirlwind romance with Pete Davidson, she snapped up a lavish apartment in New York's Chelsea neighbourhood for a reported $16 million (£11.3m), presumably to have a base for them while Davison continued to appear in Saturday Night Live at the iconic 30 Rockefeller Plaza (aka 30 Rock).

As with all of her previous homes, this luxury apartment didn't cut any corners. Coming in at more than 4,000 square feet, it features five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. The swanky home came unfurnished, which didn't go unnoticed by fans when Ariana posted a picture of an empty room on Instagram. 

With views over the Empire State, the building and apartments were designed by the famed architect Zaha Hadid. The enormous 900-square-foot living room overlooks the famous High Line, while the luxurious master bedroom is a true oasis with its own sitting area, windowed master bathroom and two large walk-in wardrobes. 

The couple's new building also came complete with several jaw-dropping amenities. It features one of the only private IMAX theatres in the world, with just 12 seats, while elsewhere there is a 75-foot indoor pool, a wellness floor and a private party space. In October 2018, after being together for just five months and just after they announced their engagement, the couple suddenly split. It is thought that Ariana still owns the lavish penthouse. 

Returning to California, Ariana's next purchase in May 2020 came in the form of this property in Montecito for $6.8 million (£4.8m). The singer purchased the home, known as Porter House, from TV chat show host and real estate mogul, Ellen DeGeneres. The move came just after she met her now-husband, Dalton Gomez in January 2021. 

The beautiful home, which was renovated by Ellen, boasts a 5,500 square foot interior, three bathrooms and two bedrooms. The house began life as two English barns from the 1700s, that were renovated into this unusual Tudor-style home. It was dismantled and shipped to California to be rebuilt into the mansion we see today. 

Full of stunning décor and design, the home features vaulted ceilings and cosy fireplaces in the main living spaces, while the two kitchens are kitted out with the latest tech including a huge glass-fronted fridge that is reportedly worth more than a BMW 3-series. 

The master bedroom is just as breathtaking with an ensuite bathroom that features dual vanities and a soaking tub that sits in front of a large picture window. After getting engaged in December 2020, Ariana recently tied the knot with Dalton in an intimate surprise ceremony in the home, attended by less than 20 people. 

In June 2020, Ariana splashed out on a mansion set high above Los Angeles' iconic Sunset Strip, in an exclusive neighbourhood known as The Bird Streets. The new buy cost her $13.7 million (£9.7m) and includes more than 10,000 square feet of ultra-modern living space. Built in 2018, the house has reportedly never been occupied, although it was built two years ago. Since then, it has been on and off the market with price tags starting at a huge $25.5 million (£18m). 

Inside, the metal front doors open out onto a small atrium featuring a marble wall. Beyond this sits the sprawling open-plan living space that boasts floor-to-ceiling walls of glass that overlook the surrounding hills. A double-sided fireplace sits at the end of the space, separating it from the swanky formal dining room. 

The expansive kitchen is the perfect place for Ariana and her husband to host gatherings featuring designer Miele appliances and a huge black silk granite centre island. Upstairs, the master bedroom is any newlywed's dream. Spread over the entire top level, it boasts a walk-in wardrobe, lounge area, a relaxing tub and a glass shower. 

The singer's new estate doesn’t have much of a garden but instead features a large patio and L-shaped infinity pool with breathtaking views. The perfect home for hosting, the lower level is jam-packed full amenities with a media lounge, wine cellar, fitness studio and a wellness centre. 

Ariana didn't stop there on her property shopping spree. In March 2021 she splashed out a reported $9 million (£6.4m) on a small teardown, just a stone's throw away from her current mega-mansion in The Bird Streets. As an off-market deal, details are scarce but it's likely she has bought it for the land to expand the grounds around her house. From her childhood home in Florida to a wedding ceremony in her Montecito mansion and her new multimillion-dollar estate all before the age of 30, we can't wait to see what Ariana snaps up next! 

Love this? Follow us on Facebook to see inside more celebrity homes.