NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain custom-built a Bel Air estate in the 1970s after purchasing a rugged mountaintop parcel for $150,000. He then commissioned noted architect David Rich to design a futuristic $1.5 million residence known as “Ursa Major.” Its most recent owner was crypto entrepreneur Erik Voorhees, founder of BitInstant and ShapeShift, who sold the…
Former Major League Baseball outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. is looking to sell his custom-built harbor-view home for $19 million. In 2010, Matthews, who played for teams including the Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, and New York Mets, purchased a vacant lot in Newport Beach’s Irvine Terrace neighborhood for $3 million. He then enlisted architect Carlton…
Former New York Knicks star Allan Houston and his wife, Tamara, are looking to sell their custom-built Greenwich estate for $17.5 million. The couple worked closely with architect James Davis to design the 17,160-square-foot residence, creating a home tailored to their large family and lifestyle. With seven children and frequent gatherings of relatives, friends, and…
After being fired as the Baltimore Ravens head coach, John Harbaugh had listed his historic Maryland estate for $6.9 million. Now, after less than three months, the home has sold for $6 million. Harbaugh purchased the stone mansion in 2013 for $3 million, shortly after leading the Ravens to their second Super Bowl championship. Since…
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. has put his Windermere, Florida, estate on the market for $27 million. Known as “The Kid” during his legendary 22-year MLB career, Griffey and his wife, Melissa, purchased the 11.5-acre lakefront lot in 2004 for just under $2.6 million and built a custom Mediterranean-style mansion that was completed…
Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has sold his Sandy Springs estate for $9.75 million, setting a new record for the highest residential sale ever recorded in the city. Morris purchased the property in 2024 for $7.145 million shortly after being named head coach of the Falcons. Hidden behind gates on 2.3 acres and…
Five-time NBA All-Star Al Horford has put his Boston-area mansion on the market for $15 million. Horford purchased the property in 2023 during his second time with the Boston Celtics, paying $14.8 million for the newly built residence. Built by one of Boston’s premier female luxury home builders, the 1.6-acre residence was designed to balance…
Former NBA All-Star and current Brooklyn Nets assistant coach Juwan Howard has listed his newly completed Florida estate for $28.9 million. Howard purchased the 1.7-acre property in 2013 for $3.4 million, when a dated 1970s home occupied the site, which he tore down to embark on an ambitious custom build. Working with renowned Miami architect…
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky has sold his North Palm Beach waterfront mansion for $6.42 million. The Hall of Famer purchased the property from his son-in-law, professional golfer Dustin Johnson, for $4.5 million in 2022 after relocating to Florida with his wife, Janet. The move brought the Gretzkys closer to their children and grandchildren, allowing them…
Antonio Brown’s former Florida mansion has sold for $4 million, closing just over a month after hitting the market with a full-price cash offer. Brown originally purchased the waterfront estate in 2021 for $2.925 million during the latter stages of his NFL career. This recent sale comes after Brown’s estate agreed to turn over the…