Michael Jordan’s Highland Park Mansion Sells for $9.5 Million After 12 Years on the Market Deck:

Photo Credit: Zillow 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...