It’s the off-season for the NBA, so now is the time when players can better focus on their other endeavors or business matters. Real estate…for example. Right now, Boston Celtics center Al Horford is looking to pass along his modern Brookline mansion—and the buyer will have to layup $8,995,000. The basketball star won’t be leaving the area anytime too soon as his $20 million, two-year contract ties him to the team until 2025, according to ESPN. However, it seems he may already be preparing for his next chapter if he is pondering retiring or moving teams after next season.
For those looking to entertain—whether it be a large team or extended family—the 2021-built home spans 9,380 square feet with six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and one half bath. With a formal living and dining room, it’s ideal for hosting upscale soirees. It is equally suited, however, for hosting more casual gatherings with its wine room, deck, and landscaped outdoor spaces. The home gets additional points for its grand staircase, high ceilings, and custom glass front doors.
Situated just six miles from TD Garden, the residence sits behind a wrought-iron gate on a one-acre plot. The location offers all of the perks of suburban life and city living. While it is unknown where Harford is moving, we can’t help but wonder if he has his eyes on Boston’s most expensive single-family home on the market, a $29 million townhouse on Commonwealth Avenue (after all, it is closer to the arena).
Listing agent George Sarkis of Douglas Elliman declined to comment, but it’s safe to say the property is in good hands. After all, the Sarkis Team represented a Boston Red Sox player’s home last year and sold the Reebok founder’s mansion for almost $23 million in 2020.