Michael Jordan’s name has transcended the basketball world and become synonymous with success. Naturally, the Chicago Bulls star has reaped the fruits of his labor by building a massive mansion truly fit for a king outside of the Windy City. Now, the iconic home has been sold, marking the end of an era for both Jordan and the home.
Accordingly Athletic, Jordan’s 56,000-square-foot property went under contract on Sept. 15 after spending 12 years on the market. He originally purchased the seven-acre property in 1991 and built the home in 1995. The final sale price has not been made public, but the home was last listed in 2015 for $14,855,000. That figure is down significantly from the original $29,000,000 asking price in 2012.
The amenities are nothing to sneeze at. The property, which the Zillow listing calls a “physical monument to his tireless dedication and hard work,” features a standard-size basketball court, a circular infinity pool, a putting green, a tennis court, and a cigar room. In total, the home has nine bedrooms and 19 bathrooms, 15 of which are full-size, and a 14-car garage. During Chicago’s cold winters, you can stay warm using one of the five fireplaces located throughout the home.
The house, and especially the huge door in front of it with the number “23” written on it, has become a tourist attraction in the neighborhood over the years.
“We saw some interesting things,” said neighbor Howard Serlin ABC 7 Chicago“People coming in in their wedding dresses and people standing at the door with basketballs.”
The fate of the property – including the buyer and the final sale price – is not yet clear. “I'm taking the opportunity to take photos now because I've been telling my wife and my friend that eventually this house will be sold to someone else and they're getting the number,” resident Jesson Chabit said.
Jordan's home in Chicago will soon be a distant memory, but his legendary years with the Bulls will live on forever in history.