World’s richest athlete finally sells Chicago mansion for ₦16 BILLION after 12-year wait

Michael Jordan, the world’s richest athlete and NBA legend, has finally sold his Highland Park mansion in Illinois for an impressive ₦16.1 billion ($9.5 million). 

The sale, completed nearly 12 years after the property was first listed, marked a staggering 67% drop from its original asking price of $29 million in December 2013.

The 32,683 square-foot property, a symbol of Jordan’s illustrious career, spent years on and off the market with no buyers meeting its hefty valuation. 

Last listed in 2015 for $14.8 million, the property was later removed in 2021 before entering escrow in September.

According to realtor.com, the deal officially closed this week, ending a long chapter for the billionaire's real estate saga.

Built in 1995, Jordan’s estate boasts nine bedrooms, 19 bathrooms (15 full), and a plethora of luxury features. 

From a regulation-sized basketball court to a putting green, tennis court, and circular infinity pool, the property reflects the lifestyle of a sports icon. 

Visitors are greeted by a gated entrance adorned with the number “23,” an homage to Jordan’s iconic jersey number.

Inside, amenities include a cigar room, a library, and a 14-car garage, perfect for housing the extensive car collection of any enthusiast. 

While the sale comes at a significant discount, it marks the end of a prolonged attempt to offload one of the most famous athlete-owned homes in the world.