As one of the world’s most famous musical families, the Jacksons went from humble beginnings to living in fabulous style.

The Jackson family 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 where it all began. The Jackson clan started 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 (£6,265), equivalent to $106,000 (£78,000) today. 

However, with so many kids crammed into the property, the first of whom, Rebbie, was born almost immediately after they moved in 1950, the place soon became cramped.

Joe formed the Jackson Brothers quartet in 1964, which later became the Jackson 5 the following year when Michael 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.

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).

In 1970, they moved to Bowmont Drive in Beverly Hills. '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.

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 (approximately £184,250) for a mid-century modern mansion dubbed Hayvenhurst in the upscale Los Angeles neighbourhood. Adjusted for inflation, that amount would be equivalent to $2.43 million (approximately £1.33m) today.

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 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 tastes when it comes to decorating a home.

Michael began pursuing a solo career in 1971, which 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 took two years. 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, Michael left the group at the end of the Victory Tour in December 1984. He also began making some interesting changes inside the home, 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 1984 photo of Joe and Katherine Jackson shows the renovated mansion’s wood-panelled living room, complete with an imposing bar.

Joe left after the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake struck on January 17, 1994, the first to hit directly under a US urban area since 1933, fearing he wouldn’t survive another.

The home has remained in the Jackson family, with La Toya and Jermaine both living there, and Paris Jackson moving into the guesthouse in September 2016 during renovations.

In 1981, Michael Jackson purchased a three-bedroom condo in Encino for $210,000 (approximately £154.7k). Adjusted for inflation, this amount would be equivalent to $729,000 (approximately £537.3k) today. Reports suggest Michael paid $175,000 (around £129k), with his mother covering the remaining balance.

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 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 in1988 and he purchased the Neverland Ranch for $19.5 million (approximately £14.3m). Adjusted for inflation, that amount would be equivalent to $53 million (around £39m) today.

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.

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.

Neverland took a dark turn when police raided the estate following child abuse allegations, leading to charges in 2003. Michael Jackson denied them and was acquitted, but he never returned to live there.

Struggling with debt, he shut down Neverland in 2006. After defaulting on the mortgage, he sold a majority stake to Colony Capital in 2008 for $22.5 million (£16.7m). The amusement rides were removed and sent to the California State Fair, and the property was listed for sale in 2015.

After years on and off the market, it finally sold in 2021 to Jackson’s former advisor, billionaire Ronald W. Burkle, for $22 million (£16.3m), far below its $100 million (approximately £73.5m) asking price.

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.

Sadly, Michael's money problems were going from bad to worse. He moved out of his Vegas 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 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 (approximately £7.0 million). It remains unoccupied, although it can be leased for private events.

In early 2009, Michael Jackson and his children moved into a lavish French château-style estate in LA’s Holmby Hills, renting it for $100,000 (approximately £73.5k) a month.

Despite serious health issues, he was preparing for a major comeback tour to fix his finances. Designed by Richard Landry, the 17,171-square-foot mansion on 1.26 acres (0.5ha) boasted seven bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, elegant reception rooms, a theatre, wine cellar, and more.

But tragically, Jackson’s time in the palatial home was cut 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 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, were 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.

In 1990, the artist snagged a five-bedroom, six-bathroom home in a gated community in LA's Northridge for $790,000 (approximately £582k). That amount would be roughly $2.1 million (around £1.9m) 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 (approximately £3.31m), the equivalent of around $10.9 million (about £8.01m) today. Sadly, Janet ended up selling the 9,060‑square‑foot (841sqm) 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 (£5.5m).

The home sits on popular Carbon Beach (pictured), also called Billionaire Beach because of how many celebrity homes are dotted along the shoreline.

By 1998, Janet Jackson had spent more weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 than her brother Michael, cementing her solo stardom.

She celebrated her success with a corner apartment on the 34th floor of Trump International Hotel and Tower in Midtown Manhattan, paying $2.8 million (£2.1m), around $5 million (£3.7m) today.

The 2,100-square-foot home featured three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and an open-plan living and dining area. After her last stay in 2019, Janet listed it in 2022 and sold it that summer for $8.8 million (£6.5m) through Sotheby's International Realty.

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 (£4.8m), around $12 million (£8.8m) 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 (£12.1m) 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 Jackson moved to London in 2012 after marrying Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana. She gave birth to their son Eissa in 2017 at age 50, reportedly becoming the oldest celebrity mother. The couple split soon after.

They had lived in a six-bedroom townhouse in Belgravia’s exclusive Chester Square (pictured), and Janet stayed in London post-breakup.

She later rented a £10 million (equivalent to approximately $13.5m today) penthouse at the historic Chelsea Barracks site but reportedly moved out in 2024 after discovering black mould in the flat.

The more private siblings, including Jermaine, have lived at the Hayvenhurst estate over the years, though many have also owned homes of their own.

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 (£883k). 

The Jacksons used it as a recording studio, according to listing agent Carl Gambino, who handled its sale in 2021 for $3.45 million (£2.5m).

The 6,700-square-foot (622sqm) 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 (278sqm) 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 (1,177sqm) 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, a putting green, and a five-car garage on the property. The property was acquired in 2014 by the Michael Jackson Estate for $10.75 million (£6.5m) and leased to Katherine to accommodate her and Michael Jackson's children.

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 (£1.2m) 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 (£1.7m), she snagged herself a super private hideaway in the Hollywood Hills for $3.8 million (£2.8m).

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."

Just days after his 18th birthday in 2020, the youngest child of the King of Pop, Bigi Jackson (formerly known as Blanket), bought himself a swish starter home in Calabasas, paying a little over $2.6 million (£1.9m) 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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