Inside Michael Jordan’s ‘unsellable’ mansion: the Chicago Bulls legend’s US$14.9 million former home has been on the market for a decade and still doesn’t have a buyer – but why?
- He may be the world’s richest NBA player with a US$1.7 billion net worth, but Michael Jordan’s mansion in Chicago remains unsold, despite offering a slice of basketball history
- Jordan’s iconic collaboration with Nike spawned one of the world’s most coveted sneaker collections, which the star has promised to give anyone willing to buy the house
Michael Jordan’s enormous Chicago mansion has been on the market since 2012. He has since tried to sweeten the deal by virtually cutting the price in half – and even by saying he’ll throw in a complete set of Air Jordans with the purchase of the house – but the estate is still on the market.
So let’s take a closer look at this extravagant 56,000 sq ft house in an attempt to discover the real reason why it’s struggling to find a buyer.
Michael Jordan’s Chicago mansion is too “him”
Anyone who approaches the property can tell right away that the estate belongs to the legendary Michael Jordan, known for wearing the number 23 jersey – and that might be what’s keeping it from selling. “It’s clearly his home,” said Bruce Bowers of Bowers Realty Group. “There’s a lot of work that would have to be done to make it your own.”
The price on the house has dropped several times and is currently on the market for US$14.9 million, The house was originally listed for US$29 million.
But it does have loads of outdoor space …
The long drive from the gate and the fully grown trees ensure that the house has complete privacy. Jordan had the house – and the surrounding property – built from scratch to his personal tastes.
There’s an infinity pool with a grass island in the middle, and down on the lawn there’s a putting green complete with Jordan brand flag sticks.
There’s even a pond stocked with fish and a tennis court.
