Michael Jordan buys $16.5M Florida mansion in golf community founded by Jack Nicklaus that includes 5 bedrooms with pool, gym and 8 bathrooms

A Michael Jordan-affiliated firm has paid $16.5 million for a mansion in a gated golf enclave in Florida that was established by golf legend Jack Nicklaus.

The South Florida Business Journal has accumulated several hints pointing to the rich Chicago Bulls icon and his wife, Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto, even though the identity of the exact buyer has not been made public.

To begin with, the buyer of the 9,100-square-foot house also owns a different home in the development that has been connected to Jordan in the past according to numerous media sources. In addition, the Jordans have contracts for building with Bull & Bear LLC, the firm that purchased the house.

Dr. Michael A. Murphy, CEO of AirWayz, and his spouse Marla listed the five-bedroom, eight-bathroom house for sale. In actuality, it is 18,000 square feet less than Jordan’s second address in the development, which was constructed in 2013 on 3.05 acres.

In contrast, the recently acquired property was last sold for $8.3 million in 2017 and is only 0.9 acres in size.

An aerial view of the compound in Jupiter, Florida shows the property's pool in the back yard

An aerial view of the compound in Jupiter, Florida shows the property’s pool in the back yard

Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan are pictured in 2019 - six years after the couple first wed

Six years after their initial marriage, in 2019, Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan are shown.

Its various features include a private gym, a lavish outside patio with a television, grill, and dinner table, as well as a pool and summer kitchen.

The listing on Zillow says, “Experience the pinnacle of luxury living with this contemporary estate.”Situated in the exclusive gated enclave of The Bears Club, about a mile away from Atlantic beaches, this 9,100 square foot property offers a seamless combination of indoor and outdoor living.

Take use of a sumptuous pool and a summer kitchen while living in resort luxury.

With just 61 estate residences, The Bears Club, which is situated on almost 400 acres and has a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, promises exclusivity. This property includes a beautiful great room kitchen, guest house, club room, five bedrooms, and six bathrooms in addition to a four-car garage.

“Discover the pinnacle of elegance and convenience, with first-rate amenities at your fingertips, such as dining options, retail stores, healthcare centers, and convenient land and sea transportation.”

Jordan walks the grid with his wife, Yvette Prieto during qualifying for a 2022 NASCAR race

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.