Shaq On Star Island, Estate of the Day
I've been talking about this estate since way back in 2005. That's when basketball star Shaquille O'Neal first started trying to unload his house on Miami's prestigious Star Island. O'Neal bought the home in 2004 for $19 million soon after joining the Miami Heat. The WSJ's Private Properties column reports that the home was built in 1992 by Heat center Rony Seikaly. The home does have a certain gargantuan scale but that's not unusual in some multimillion dollar South Florida homes. It has eight bedrooms, an indoor basketball court, gym, steam room and sauna. The 2.5 acre grounds include a tennis court, six-car garage, dock, two-bedroom guest house and Shaq's pool complete with Superman logo. The home is lavish but not particularly distinctive, money used to its blandest potential. The price is now $29 million. If I were to take a bet on a final selling price, I'd guess that Shaq's going to have to cut a few more millions off this one. My guess is $23-$25 million.
UPDATE: The home was briefly off the market after a deal in the $19 million range fell through. The home is now listed at $22 million.
SECOND UPDATE: It is now listed at $22.5 million.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
designer38305495 Aug 4th 2008 1:15PM
Well, at least it is down a little from the original asking price of $32M.
freddyb48 Sep 1st 2008 4:23PM
Now I see where Labron James got his disign ideas. After going by his home, and now seeing this one, I hope that the true homeless find it easier to sleep on the streets at night knowing that some americans can't sleep even though they have money.
kenny17995 Aug 4th 2008 9:57PM
nice house, but a little boring.
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realtorofdastarz Aug 29th 2008 11:40AM
How does your house look!!!
gayle Aug 29th 2008 1:24PM
I agree. It needs to be freshened up a bit. It's all monochrome. Livin it up with a bit of color or greenery. Maybe he should have it staged by professionals.
Graffitimonkie Aug 5th 2008 2:00AM
I must say that Shaq definitely does live life like a King.
Fancy house definitely, was this the one featured on MTV Cribs too?
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nick Aug 6th 2008 5:39AM
Yeah, it's a little bit plain - for the amount of money he's got he could do better! Check out a feature on Miami at http://www.gunpowder-magazine.com
Frenchmaid Sep 10th 2008 1:55PM
Dull, yes!!! Its jus property..But realistically, its a far fetch frm getting $29... more like $22.... he'll need it later for the cleanup woman!!! Sheeesh!!! lol
shylacat Aug 29th 2008 7:39AM
I agree with you Nick. If Shaq were to spruce things up a bit, perhaps he'd get more buyers interested in the property. I also agree with the writer that in today's market, he probably won't get the asking price.
Moe Aug 29th 2008 8:34AM
Who could live in a house that looks like that? It's more of a museum.
Wanda Sep 1st 2008 9:39PM
You could if you had it, I know I could.
d Aug 29th 2008 9:44AM
oh the poor shaq can't sell his millionaire house. maybe he should donate it to the homeless people in florida. that would me a nice donation and could claim it on his taxes.
getajobbitc Sep 2nd 2008 2:14AM
how about this..shaq can donate his house to the homeless after you donate yours..see how stupid that sounds.
ashley Sep 2nd 2008 5:52PM
Ha yeah Im sure the other famous, wealthy people on Star Island would love the homeless invading their gated community! HA!
Frenchmaid Sep 10th 2008 1:51PM
hahahah, I hope hes getting sum kindda write off!!
JAN Aug 29th 2008 9:54AM
IT'S BEAUTIFUL BUT IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE ANY ONE LIVES THERE. IS IT REALLY A HOME????
Linda Aug 29th 2008 10:24AM
A perfect buy for Donald Trump
Xanthia Aug 29th 2008 10:47AM
Perhaps he needs to turn the place into a rehab center for the homeless vets where they are pampered while they are given the help they need live off the street in homes with better lives and much better physical and emotional health. He could do something of good value and help Americans who helped America. Perhaps make the house really a home.
Marie Aug 29th 2008 10:49AM
It is a stunning house, with a beautiful pool, but it is a little museum like, when i looked at the pics it looked like i was checking into the Ritz!
Ann Aug 29th 2008 10:54AM
Xanthia You have a good thoughts about the house. He could have Teen challenge take over the property and use it as a rehab center for women. They do not have enough centers to help women in need.