Politicians spend a lot of time in the public eye due to the nature of their work. But have you ever wondered what kind of homes these high-profile leaders retire to at the end of the day? If you do, then here’s your chance to take a look at the residences of the United States’ most influential politicians.

From the modest townhouses to the extravagant mansions, find out which public servants live in luxury and which ones live a simple lifestyle. You’ll definitely want a tour of Donald Trump’s three-story penthouse that’s quite literally dripping in gold!

Sarah Palin – Scottsdale (Approx. $2.27 Million)

Sarah Palin governed over chilly Alaska from 2006 to 2009, so it’s rather surprising to find out that she chose to purchase a home in sweltering Arizona. Located in the city of Scottsdale, the 7,900-square-foot mansion was purchased in 2011 and upgraded over the years.

Sarah, who separated from her husband of three decades Todd Palin in 2020, notably added a full-size basketball court and putting green made of artificial turf to her 5-acre estate. Inside, the home features open living spaces as well as a dedicated cinema room. The Palins no longer live there, though as it was sold for $2.27 million in 2016.

Mike Pence – Indiana (Approx. $1.93 Million)

Mike Pence faced a lot of stress serving as the vice president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. So, it’s only right that he’s making strides to live a comfortable life back in his home state. According to Barrons, he and his wife Karen Pence bought a $1.93 million home in Carmel, Indiana.

Spanning 10,349 square feet, the seven-bedroom mansion is definitely an upgrade from Mike’s former home at Number One Observatory Circle. The former is equipped with geothermal temperature control and houses a wood-paneled library. We heard it also features an indoor basketball court!