When Elton John listed his longtime Atlanta abode (a high-rise condo he created over time by acquiring and combining six units), one could guess it would intrigue buyers with its aesthetic and pop culture bragging rights. The listing’s sleek style, vast views, and relaxing and clean feel coupled with its star power almost guaranteed that. But, would you have thought it would fetch nearly 45% more than its asking price? The deal just closed for $7.225 million after hitting the market in September for $4.995 million, making it a success in speed and price.
The world-famous singer/songwriter’s final tour just ended, making his luxurious Atlanta homestead significantly less useful to him. This staggering 13,332-square-foot condo was his American home base for years and he always returned here after each U.S. concert.
One might wonder, why did he choose Atlanta in the first place? Well, love and real estate tend to go hand-in-hand. While dating someone from the area in the ’90s, the singer became smitten with the city and picked up his first condo at 2660 Peachtree Road NW. From there, he kept collecting adjacent units to make what you see today.
Holding four bedrooms, specialty spaces like a massage room, and sweeping outdoor terraces, the palatial pad is certainly a refuge. It’s easy to see why Elton John held onto it for so long, and why a buyer would go above and beyond to secure it. It went into contract just a few weeks after listing, so the famous seller hardly had to sweat about the listing’s outcome for long.
Chase Mizell of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty represented the seller in this major Atlanta sale while Betsy Akers of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer.
