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This week: Homes of the famous
1. Highland Park, Ill. Michael Jordan’s former estate is located on over seven acres 20 miles north of Chicago. The nine-bedroom, 19-bathroom home features a regulation-size indoor basketball court, five fireplaces, and a wet and dry bar. The property includes a three-bedroom guesthouse, tennis courts, and entry gates with Jordan’s legendary number 23. $29,000,000. Katherine Chez Malkin, Baird & Warner, (312) 981-2308
2. Santa Fe Located in the city’s historic east side, this three-bedroom home is the former residence of seven-time Grammy-winner Randy Travis. The adobe house features a gourmet kitchen, radiant heating, and exposed vigas. The layout allows for private interior courtyards and a separate wing for guests. Additional amenities include a kiva fireplace and a hot tub. $1,095,000. Victoria Murphy, Santa Fe Properties, (505) 982-4466
3. Miami Beach Built in 1922 by the Anheuser-Busch family, the home was purchased six years later by Al Capone. The estate includes a two-story main house, a two-bedroom guesthouse, and a two-story pool cabana. Set near the MacArthur Causeway on a 30,000-square-foot waterfront lot, the property features mature tropical landscaping. $9,950,000. Alan Pfeifer, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, (212) 891-7090
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4. Stanley, Idaho The Robinson Bar Ranch is set on 128 acres on the banks of Warm Springs Creek and the Salmon River. Home to Carole King for more than 29 years, the compound includes a restored lodge, a caretaker’s home, guest cabins, equestrian facilities, and a recording studio. Surrounded by national forest, the property has a geothermal spring that heats two pools, the lodge, and the studio. $11,900,000. Stoney Burke, Hall and Hall, (208) 622-4133
5. Malibu, Calif. Set atop a mountain on almost 23 acres, Dick Clark’s former one-bedroom retreat provides panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands. Built of stucco and rock, the home features floor-to-ceiling glass walls, vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and comfortable sitting nooks throughout. $3,500,000. Diane Carter, Coldwell Banker, (310) 457-0234
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6. Tryon, N.C. Built in 1930, this two-bedroom cottage is the birthplace of singer Nina Simone. The home has been undergoing a lengthy restoration project to re-create how it looked during her childhood and will soon appear on a restoration TV show. $65,000. Cindy Viehman, Foothills Realty, (828) 817-4993
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7. Nicasio, Calif. Set on 10 acres in Marin County, this five-bedroom house is the former home of Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. Interior details include French doors, a master suite with a fireplace, a deck, and a recreation room. The property includes a studio where Garcia worked, a well that produces 14,000 gallons of water daily, and a pool with waterfall and spa. $3,595,000. Laura Reinertsen, Pacific Union/Top Agent Network, (415) 302-6172
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