Michael Jordan’s ongoing struggle to sell his luxurious Chicago mansion has taken another hit, thanks to a viral TikTok video that has brought new, and perhaps unwanted, attention to the property. The iconic Bulls legend first listed the sprawling estate in Highland Park back in 2012, originally pricing it at $29 million. However, despite multiple price reductions—most recently to $14.855 million—the seven-acre property remains unsold more than a decade later.
The recent TikTok video, posted by user @decayingmidwest, has exacerbated Jordan’s difficulties by purportedly showing the mansion in a state of disrepair. The video, which has gained significant traction online, paints a rather unflattering picture of the estate’s current condition. Among the most striking scenes is the indoor basketball court, a key selling point of the home, complete with a Bulls logo on the floor, appearing to be flooded. This iconic feature, meant to evoke Jordan’s legendary career, now instead highlights the property’s apparent neglect.
The video also shows the kitchen in disarray, seemingly stuck mid-renovation. Cupboard doors lie scattered on the ground, and the room is littered with wood scraps and debris. The once grand and inviting space now looks like a construction zone abandoned halfway through a project. The rest of the house, though largely empty, still contains some furniture, including chairs, beds, and couches, giving a ghostly reminder of its former glory. However, the lack of upkeep is evident, and it’s clear that the home has not had regular occupants in years.
Jordan’s challenges in selling the property have been well-documented over the years. In 2013, just a year after it was first listed, the asking price was slashed to $16 million in an attempt to attract buyers. Despite these efforts, the home has remained on the market, currently listed at $14.855 million—a number chosen to reflect Jordan’s iconic jersey number, 23. Yet, even this clever pricing strategy has not been enough to close the deal.
The mansion does boast several impressive features that would typically attract high-end buyers. Among them are a large Infinity-edge pool with an island in the middle, multiple luxurious lounges equipped with enormous flat-screen televisions, built-in bars, a sprawling patio, and a dedicated card and cigar room. These amenities speak to the property’s potential as a luxurious and entertaining space, yet they have not been sufficient to overcome the challenges of finding a buyer.
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Interest in the property did see a brief resurgence following the release of the 2020 Netflix documentary miniseries “The Last Dance,” which chronicled Jordan’s final championship season with the Chicago Bulls. “I’m not sure if it’s because of the TV programs that they did or if it’s because people have an interest in looking at it a little bit differently, but suddenly there does appear to be a bit of interest in it,” Katherine Malkin of Compass, who has been involved in the sale, told The Chicago Tribune in 2022.
Despite this renewed attention, the mansion remains unsold. Adding to the saga, in 2023, an 18-year-old man was arrested for attempting to break into the property, further highlighting the difficulties that have surrounded this iconic estate.
Meanwhile, Jordan and his wife, Yvette Prieto, appear to be unfazed by the ongoing struggles to sell the mansion or the recent viral video. The couple has been spending their summer yachting around Europe, seemingly unconcerned about the property back in Chicago.
The continued presence of Jordan’s mansion on the market, combined with the viral TikTok controversy, serves as a reminder that even the homes of sports legends can face challenges in the real estate world. Despite its history and luxurious features, the Highland Park estate remains in search of a buyer who can appreciate—and restore—its former grandeur.
