Wilt Chamberlain's $1M Bel-Air estate sells for $9.7M after $19M ask

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What happened

Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain's Bel-Air mansion has sold for approximately $9.7 million.

This sale concluded years of attempts to sell the property at a much lower price.

The 9,395-square-foot home was originally commissioned by Chamberlain in 1971.

Key facts

  • Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain's Bel-Air mansion has sold for approximately $9.7 million.
  • The 9,395-square-foot home was originally commissioned by Chamberlain in 1971.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:41:10 UTC.

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