Michael and Susan Dell’s $10.9 million Boston penthouse, inspired by movie ‘The Thomas Crown Affair,’ heads to auction after a decade without anyone living in it

Michael Dell and his wife Susan Dell purchased for $10.9 million Boston penthouse in 2016. Now, the luxurious property is heading to a sealed-bid auction with a minimum reserve price of $6.5 million. But that's what not the most interesting part. The couple never lived in this palatial Boston penthouse. In simple terms, its bespoke Christopher Peacock kitchen has never even been cooked in, according to LuxuryLaunches. The luxury home sits on the 59th floor of Millennium Tower in downtown Boston.

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Inside Dells' Boston penthouse

Located on the 59th floor of the 60-story Millennium Tower, Penthouse 4B is a contemporary and charming 4,110-square-foot sanctuary, according to The Wall Street Journal. The lavish property boasts of an exceptional ceiling height and allows sufficient light through 11 feet 2 inches floor-to-ceiling glass framing uninterrupted views of the skyline, the Charles River, and the Boston Harbor.


For around multiple years, Michael and Susan Dell have been living in their $100 million Austin estate known as The Castle in Westlake Hills. They have never spent time in their Boston penthouse. The penthouse features three bedrooms, four full bathrooms, one half bathroom, a private terrace, and two garage parking spaces.

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House inspired by 1968 film The Thomas Crown Affair

The home of Michael and Susan Dell features custom cabinets, wide-plank Carlisle wood flooring and striking gas fireplaces. According to Handel Architects, the building’s interiors were inspired by the 1968 film The Thomas Crown Affair, which portrays the world of a wealthy Boston businessman. Residents also get access to the tower’s 20,000-square-foot private club. It offers dining by chef Michael Mina, a 75-foot swimming pool, wellness spas and 24/7 concierge services.

The main living and dining spaces feature an open layout. A gas fireplace built into a black granite wall serves as the focal point of the living room.

The kitchen has custom wood cabinets, marble countertops, a large island with seating, and high-end Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. A butler’s pantry connects the kitchen to the main living area. The primary bedroom suite is tucked away in a private corner and includes a walk-in closet, a dressing area, and a marble bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub. The two other bedrooms also have private bathrooms and walk-in closets.

A private outdoor terrace offers views of the city and nearby waterways. The sale also includes two reserved parking spaces in the building’s underground garage.

Boston penthouse auction

The auction is being managed by Paramount Realty USA in partnership with Michael Carucci, a founding partner at Serhant Massachusetts. According to the auction listing, bids must be submitted online by Oct. 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. With a minimum reserve price set at $6.5 million it brings along a whopping 40 percent discount from the $10.9 million Dell paid for the pristine unit where the oven was never turned on in ten years. Buyers must also provide proof that they have the funds to complete the purchase.

Michael Dell purchased the Millennium Tower residence in December 2016 through a limited liability company, according to property records cited in reports by real estate news outlets. The purchase came shortly after Dell Technologies completed its acquisition of EMC Corp., a Massachusetts-based technology company. The deal was valued at about $67 billion and was one of the biggest technology acquisitions at the time.

According to The Boston Globe, the home was first listed in 2024 for $10.9 million, matching its original purchase price. After it failed to attract a buyer, the asking price was reduced several times.

The penthouse was most recently listed for $7.895 million before it was taken off the traditional market and moved to auction. The current $6.5 million reserve is about $1.4 million below that last asking price. It also represents a potential discount of roughly $4.4 million from the original purchase price, although the reserve does not guarantee that the property will sell for that amount.