One man from Nebraska kept the party going after purchasing Michael Jordan’s Chicago-area mansion earlier this month.

John Cooper, a Chicago-area real estate executive who grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, told his hometown newspaper he's hosted several guests since buying the Hall of Famer's mansion Dec. 10 for $9.5 million.

Michael Jordan’s iconic Chicago mansion is off the market. A Lincoln native is the new owner, and he got the keys just after his 42nd birthday.

John Cooper, of Lincolnshire, bought the mansion for $9.5 million Dec. 10, according to his hometown newspaper in Nebraska, the Lincoln Journal Star.

Initially listed in 2012 for $29 million, Michael Jordan's Highland Park estate lingered on the market, its price steadily dropping as the years passed. The mansion was finally sold for just $9.5 million in December 2024,

New details have emerged on the person who purchased the luxurious mansion that belonged to Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

A former NBA player and real estate investor purchased Jordan's Chicago estate after over a decade on the market

Michael Jordan faced an unexpected challenge in selling his 56,000 square foot Highland Park mansion, which featured numerous luxury amenities. Despite its impressive features, including an NBA regulation basketball court and a wine cellar,