Listed for almost $3.5 million in January 2024, the asking price is now $1 million lower
A majestic mansion in Chicago's south suburbs that previously served as the home of some of the city's biggest names has seen a massive price drop, just over six months after first being placed on the market.
Originally listed for $3,499,000 in January 2024, the home is currently listed for $2,499,000, a $1 million decrease from the original asking price.
The Olympia Fields mansion sports an impressive 19 rooms across two stories, with seven bedrooms and 9.75 bathrooms in the expansive home.
Originally built in 1997 by disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly, the mansion fell into a state of disrepair before the late Rudolph Isley of the Isley Brothers and his wife Elaine brought the building back to life beginning in 2013.
With high ceilings throughout and prominent natural light, the mansion has the Olympia Fields Country Club in the backdrop, giving the home a picturesque setting.
The home was originally listed for $3,499,000, with a cost of $253,959.34 in total taxes.
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The home also includes a gourmet kitchen with luxury appliances, though the home's highlight revolves around recreation.
The mansion boasts an indoor two-story pool hall, as well as a jungle-themed grotto, waterfall, hot tub and two-story treehouse, adjacent to a full family room and bathroom, creating a year-round getaway with the home.
In addition to all of the amenities inside the home, the property includes a fully equipped fitness center with a lit private court for basketball, pickleball or tennis.
According to the realtor, the home "is designed to captivate the hearts of those who crave the epitome of opulence and privacy, where every detail tells a story, where privacy is paramount and provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life."
More information on the once-in-a-lifetime listing can be found here.
