Thriller Villa

36°09′46″N 115°10′43″W / 36.1629°N 115.1786°W / 36.1629; -115.1786Current tenantsAner Iglesias (Owner; 2004 - present)Completed1952HeightArchitecturalSpanish-MediterraneanTechnical detailsFloor area27,259 square feet (2,532.4 m²)Known forHome of Michael Jackson (2007 - 2009)

"Thriller Villa" is a name given to the former home of singer Michael Jackson, located in Las Vegas, Nevada close to the strip. The Spanish Mediterranean-style house has four bedrooms, nine bathrooms and covers 27,259 square feet (2,532.4 m²). It was built in 1952 by theater developer Horst Schmidt.^[1] Jackson lived there from 2007 until his death in 2009.^[1] In 2022, the home was listed for sale for a asking price of $9.5 million.^[1]

In late 2006, Michael returned to the United States after living in Bahrain for nearly a year. ^[2] He lived there with his 3 children. He moved to Vegas in an attempt to negotiate a contract for a residency on the strip.^[3] The master bedroom included a sitting area and a mini-bar with a bathroom. The home also included a bar, a two-story chapel, courtyard, as well as a 2,000-square-foot (190 m²) guest house.^[1] The home is now used for private events and gatherings.

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