When you’re the world’s richest man, your address is more than just a location—it’s a mystery, a statement, and sometimes… a strategic decoy. Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla, SpaceX, and now the world’s AI arms race, is no stranger to shocking headlines. But what he just did with his real estate empire has left both fans and critics completely stunned.

Let’s take a deep dive into where Elon Musk lives—or doesn’t live anymore—and uncover the strange, controversial, and downright bizarre decisions that continue to spark global curiosity.

The $50 Million Mansion He Walked Away From

In 2020, Musk stunned the world when he tweeted that he was “selling almost all physical possessions” and would “own no house.” At the time, it sounded like just another cryptic billionaire brainwave.

But within months, he actually sold six multi-million-dollar properties in Bel Air, including a $50 million compound once belonging to Gene Wilder. These weren’t fixer-uppers. They were ultra-luxury estates with movie theaters, tennis courts, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.

So why did Elon Musk walk away?

Sources close to the tech mogul claim it wasn’t about the money. It was about the message. Musk wanted to “devote himself to Mars,” and being tethered to Earthly luxury was a distraction.

Yet… that didn’t mean he was suddenly homeless.

The $50,000 Box in Boca Chica

Musk’s supposed new home? A foldable, prefab house built by Boxabl, a startup specializing in minimalist housing.

Reports say Musk moved into a $50,000, 400-square-foot unit near SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. This tiny house can be delivered on a flatbed truck and assembled in a day. No marble floors. No champagne cellars. No golden faucets.

But don’t let the modest square footage fool you. Some claim this is just a front—a media-friendly narrative to push Musk’s “I live like the common man” image.

Because right next to that $50K box… is a sprawling restricted-access area, patrolled 24/7 and riddled with high-tech sensors. Coincidence?

Or is this where the real Elon Musk lives?

The Secret Bunker Rumors

Multiple leaks, including drone footage, suggest that beneath the SpaceX compound lies an underground facility built to withstand natural disasters—and perhaps, more.

Former SpaceX contractors who chose to remain anonymous described the site as “part research lab, part safehouse.” Equipped with radiation shielding, AI-operated security, and zero signal penetration, it’s said to be completely invisible to satellites.

Could Musk be living underground, using the Boxabl house as a decoy?

The theory might sound like sci-fi, but this is the same man who wants to colonize Mars and build tunnels under entire cities.

What’s Happening in Texas?

Musk’s official residence now lists him as a Texas resident. Why Texas? No state income tax. Flexible laws. And most importantly—space to build anything you want without government watchdogs breathing down your neck.

Let’s be clear: Elon Musk isn’t just living in Texas. He’s building Texas.

The area surrounding the Starbase facility in Cameron County is being slowly transformed. Locals report being offered large sums of cash to sell their homes. Streets are mysteriously renamed. Surveillance drones patrol without explanation.

It’s no longer just a SpaceX site.

It’s becoming what some now call “Muskville.”

So Where Is Elon Musk Right Now?

We tracked Musk’s private jet activity (tail number available via FAA public records). In the past 90 days, it’s been spotted in:

Austin, TX (near Tesla Giga Texas)

Brownsville, TX (adjacent to Starbase)

San Francisco (Tesla HQ)

London (possibly linked to AI talks)

But here’s the twist: while his jet flies constantly, there’s no confirmation he’s onboard.

Some believe Musk uses decoy flights to throw off paparazzi and digital trackers. If true, this would make his physical location virtually impossible to pin down.

So is Elon Musk hiding in plain sight—or just everywhere at once?

The Houses He Sold: Where Are They Now?

Musk’s previously owned homes are now in the hands of celebrities, tech executives, and even foreign buyers. But there’s one mansion—the former Gene Wilder estate—that came with a peculiar condition from Musk: “It cannot be torn down or lose its soul.”

Even after selling, Musk retains symbolic power over the property. A symbolic move, perhaps, to show that he’s not just selling houses—he’s shedding the illusion of permanence.

Fans Are Divided

Some fans applaud Musk’s minimalist lifestyle. They say it proves he’s not obsessed with wealth and is focused on humanity’s future.

But critics aren’t buying it.

“It’s a PR stunt,” one Redditor wrote.
“If he lives in a box, it’s a golden box with laser defense.”

Even employees close to the Musk empire seem puzzled. “He doesn’t sleep in the same place two nights in a row,” one Tesla insider claimed. “Sometimes it’s a couch in the office. Sometimes it’s somewhere… unlisted.”

Could This Be the Start of a New Real Estate Trend?

After Musk’s announcement, interest in tiny homes surged by 312% on Google Trends. Boxabl’s website crashed multiple times due to demand.

Now, tech bros, crypto millionaires, and influencers are ditching McMansions for foldable cubes. Because if the richest man on Earth can live small, why can’t they?

But don’t be fooled.

Minimalism in the age of billionaires often hides maximum control.

What Musk Might Be Hiding

There’s another layer to this puzzle. If Musk really does live modestly, why did SpaceX purchase more than 100 acres of land in the past year alone?

Why are multiple buildings marked as “Classified Access Only”? Why did the FAA delay releasing documents about structures on the Starbase site?

When asked directly, Musk simply replied: “I live where I work. Mars doesn’t care how big your house is.”

Final Thoughts

So… where does Elon Musk live?

In a box? In a bunker? On a jet? Or maybe… inside a cloud of calculated myth?

The answer may never be fully known—and perhaps that’s the point. Because when you’re worth nearly $300 billion, visibility is vulnerability. Elon Musk isn’t just moving houses. He’s reshaping identity, mystery, and power in the age of surveillance.

And for now, the only thing that’s certain is this:

The world’s richest man doesn’t just live in a house. He lives in our heads.