A company connected to Michael Jordan has paid $16.5 million for mansion in an exclusive Florida golf community founded by golf legend by Jack Nicklaus.
Although a specific individual buyer has not been identified publicly, the South Florida Business Journal has compiled a number of clues that point to the billionaire Chicago Bulls legend and his wife, Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto.
For starters, the buyer of the 9,100-square-foot home owns another residence in the development that has previously been linked to Jordan through multiple media reports. Furthermore, the Jordans have also signed construction contracts with the company that bought the home, Bull & Bear LLC.
The five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home was put on the market by AirWayz CEO Dr. Michael A. Murphy, and his wife, Marla. It’s actually 18,000 square feet smaller than the other address in the development owned by Jordan, which was built on 3.05 acres in 2013.
The newly purchased property, meanwhile, sits on just 0.9 acres and was last sold for $8.3 million in 2017.
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An aerial view of the compound in Jupiter, Florida shows the property’s pool in the back yard
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Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan are pictured in 2019 – six years after the couple first wed
Included among its many amenities is a pool and a summer kitchen, not to mention a private gym and a luxurious outdoor patio with a television, grille and dinner table.
‘Experience the pinnacle of luxury living with this contemporary estate,’ reads the description on Zillow. ‘Situated in The Bears Club, a prestigious gated community just 1 mile from Atlantic beaches, this 9,100 sq ft home seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living.
‘Enjoy resort-style living with a luxurious pool and a summer kitchen.
‘Nestled on nearly 400 acres and home to a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, The Bears Club offers exclusivity with only 61 estate homes. This property boasts 5 bd, 6 bath, 4 car garage, guest house, club room, and an exquisite great room kitchen.
‘Discover the epitome of elegance and convenience, with top-notch amenities, including restaurants, shopping, medical facilities, and easy land and sea travel, all within reach.’
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Jordan walks the grid with his wife, Yvette Prieto during qualifying for a 2022 NASCAR race
Jupiter, Florida is a major destination for golfers, many of whom have residences in the area, including Tiger Woods.
Like Woods, Jordan ranks among the wealthiest athletes ever thanks to an estimated $3 billion net worth, according to Forbes.
In addition to $93 million in salary over 16 NBA seasons, the North Carolina native is worth more than ever following his sale of his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, which netted him a reported $2.25 billion profit. What’s more, Jordan managed to retain a minority stake of the team in the deal with Melvin Capital Management’s Gabe Plotkin.
Jordan is believed to be the wealthiest player in NBA history, although LeBron James has reportedly crossed the $1 billion threshold himself.