There is a property still listed in Jeffery Epstein name today. Why
Executive summary
A property still showing in Jeffrey Epstein’s name today can reflect slow estate settlement, court-ordered sales, and public-release of estate records rather than active ownership by the deceased; multiple reports say Epstein’s major properties — including Little St. James and his Manhattan townhouse — have been sold or handled by his estate [1] [2]. House Oversight releases and ongoing legal steps continue to generate new documents about those properties as late as December 2025 [3] [1].
1. Why a property record might still list “Jeffrey Epstein”
Public records and reportage show that even after Epstein’s 2019 death his name may remain attached to properties while estates are probated, title transfers are litigated, or sales are processed. Coverage of the estate’s documents and sales indicates most high-profile properties were subject to legal settlement and sale processes after his death — for example, his private islands and New York home have been tied up in estate activity and subsequent sales [2] [1].
2. Sales, settlements and who actually controls the assets now
Journalistic reporting says Epstein’s islands and major holdings were placed on the market and the estate reached significant settlements; the estate valued the islands, later listed them, and struck a $105 million settlement with the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2022, while other reporting documents photos and materials released from estate files [2] [1]. Forbes specifically detailed valuation adjustments, listings, and large settlements tied to the islands [2]. These actions show the estate — not Epstein personally — was managing disposals and legal negotiations [2].
3. Public-document releases can keep his name prominent
Congressional and committee activity has made Epstein’s name repeatedly visible: House Oversight released large troves of estate documents and photos that reference his properties, and Democrats on the committee published images of Little St. James, keeping the estate and property details in public view [3] [1]. That publicity can make it appear as if ownership remains when in fact the documents are historical or evidentiary [1] [3].
4. Local tax rolls and deed records may lag actual ownership changes
Local government systems that list property owners can take time to reflect transfers, and reporting shows some properties tied to Epstein were demolished, rebuilt, or reassigned addresses after sale (for example, his Palm Beach home was demolished and the land sold and redeveloped) — yet historical references and older records continue to show his name in narratives and some databases [4]. Available sources do not provide the specific county deed or tax database entry you referenced; local recording practice explains many such lags (not found in current reporting).
5. Competing narratives and why conspiracy theories spread
Media outlets document both settled sales and continued public interest. Some outlets (Forbes, New York Times, BBC) report actual sales and settlements for Epstein properties [2] [1] [5], while other outlets and commentators stress that the “Epstein files” and newly released images could reveal more about who used or had access to properties [1] [3]. That mixture of confirmed transactions plus fresh document dumps fuels speculation that ownership is being hidden or misreported; reporting to date documents sales and settlements but also ongoing release of estate documents that can keep his name circulating [2] [3].
6. What reporters have verified about specific properties
Multiple outlets say Epstein owned two private U.S. Virgin Islands, Little St. James among them, and that House Democrats published photos and videos of the island home in December 2025 [1] [6]. Forbes and other outlets describe the islands’ valuations, listings, and a multimillion-dollar settlement with the U.S. Virgin Islands government [2]. Reporting also documents the Manhattan and Palm Beach properties being sold, redeveloped, or demolished and proceeds routed through estate processes [2] [4].
7. How to check the concrete ownership status yourself
The sources above show national reporting but do not include the precise local deed or tax entry you mention. To resolve whether a property is still legally titled in Epstein’s name, consult the county recorder/registrar of deeds and local tax assessor where the property sits; public-case dockets for Epstein’s estate and the Oversight Committee document releases also list transactions and filings [3] [2]. Available sources do not provide the exact local deed status you cited (not found in current reporting).
Limitations and final note
Reporting confirms major Epstein properties were handled by his estate, sold, and the subject of settlements and public-document releases [2] [1] [3]. Available sources do not contain the specific local deed or tax-record entry you referenced — therefore this analysis explains likely mechanisms and points to the public records you should check rather than asserting a particular parcel remains legally owned by Epstein today (not found in current reporting).