"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]

Thriller Villa
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General information
StatusOpen (Venue for private events)
LocationLas Vegas, Nevada
Address2710 Palomino Lane
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36°09′46″N 115°10′43″W / 36.1629°N 115.1786°W / 36.1629; -115.1786
Current tenantsAner Iglesias (Owner; 2004 - present)
Completed1952
Height
ArchitecturalSpanish-Mediterranean
Technical details
Floor area27,259 square feet (2,532.4 m2)
Known forHome of Michael Jackson (2007 - 2009)

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.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Tablang, Kristin. "Thriller Villa: Move into Michael Jackson's Former Las Vegas Mansion for $9.5 Million". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  2. ^ "Jackson's sanctuary in Gulf kingdom short-lived - CNN.com". www.cnn.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  3. ^ "About". Thriller Villa. 2012-04-12. Retrieved 2022-03-16.