Inside the Homes of America’s Political Figures: Power, Privacy, and Personal Taste (4 of 10)

Maxine Waters

U.S. Representative Maxine Waters, who serves California’s 43rd District, lives in a 6,081-square-foot mansion in Windsor Square, Los Angeles, valued at around $4.5 million. Purchased for $2.4 million, the home has significantly appreciated in value. Its grand structure and prime location near Hancock Park showcase a mix of personal taste and wise investment.

Elijah Cummings

The late Congressman Elijah Cummings, a giant in civil rights and politics, chose to live modestly in a private Baltimore home. Though financial details are limited, his understated lifestyle reflected a commitment to service over luxury, earning him widespread respect both in and out of Congress.