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Michael Jordan’s sprawling Highland Park mansion has finally found a buyer, closing this week at $9.5 million, according to ABC 7 Chicago. It’s a far cry from the $29 million the basketball legend originally sought when he listed the property back in 2012.
Over the years, the mansion became a tourist destination for fans visiting Highland Park, with many stopping to snap photos in front of the iconic “23” gate.
The 56,000-square-foot estate, packed with luxury features like a full-size basketball court, putting green, cigar room, and workout space, initially hit the market with a jaw-dropping $29 million price tag. By 2015, Jordan adjusted the asking price to $14.855 million—symbolically tied to his famous jersey number 23.
“He held firm at that price for nine years, all the way until the sale closed,” said Bob Goldsborough, a real estate columnist for the Chicago Tribune.
The buyer, whose identity remains undisclosed, sealed the deal at $9.5 million. Despite Jordan’s legendary status, the property faced challenges. Goldsborough noted its dated 1990s aesthetic and tricky location, surrounded by other homes, railroad tracks, and a nature preserve, limiting its development potential.
The agent behind the sale has not commented on the transaction, leaving the buyer’s intentions for the home—and whether the famous “23” gate will remain—a mystery.
ABC 7 Chicago contributed to this report.
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