Michael Jordan’s Chicago Mansion Still Unsold After a Decade: A Look Inside



by NOUMAN RASOOL

Michael Jordan’s Chicago Mansion Still Unsold After a Decade: A Look Inside
Michael Jordan’s Chicago Mansion Still Unsold After a Decade: A Look Inside © Pascal Le Segretain/GettyImages

Basketball icon Michael Jordan, born in New York and coming of age in North Carolina, truly blossomed in Chicago. The city bore witness to what many deem the most illustrious NBA career. Off the court, and complementing his on-court genius, was Jordan’s prowess in the sneaker market, amassing him a considerable fortune.

It was with this wealth that in 1991, he acquired a lavish mansion in Highland Park, a suburb north of Chicago. Though it wasn't until 1995, after a brief detour into baseball, that Jordan completed his renovations, marking his triumphant return to the Chicago Bulls.

For the past decade, since 2012, this expansive residence has been on the market. Yet, much to the surprise of many, this piece of Jordan's legacy remains unsold. The apparent lack of buyer interest might puzzle some given the mansion’s grandeur.

Originally tagged at a staggering $29 million, the asking price has since been halved to just under $15 million. And what does one get for such a price? The palatial estate boasts nine bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a dedicated basketball and tennis court, a state-of-the-art gym, and a private cinema, sprawling across 5,000 interior square meters and a whopping 2.8 hectares of lush outdoor space.

23: Legacy or Liability?

A striking feature of the mansion is the iconic No. 23 emblazoned on the main gate, a nod to Jordan's legendary jersey number. While this customization endears fans, it might be a double-edged sword, potentially deterring prospective buyers seeking a less personalized touch.

Further complicating matters for the sale was an incident earlier this year. An audacious 18-year-old infiltrated the mansion, capturing and sharing its interiors on TikTok. The video quickly went viral, thrusting the estate further into the spotlight.

Legal consequences ensued, with the intruder now facing charges. As the mansion remains on the market, potential buyers might wonder if they're purchasing a piece of history or a white elephant too entrenched in its famed past to be transformed into a future home.