After a little more than seven years of ownership, Dwight Howard is officially bouncing out of his Georgia estate. The eight-time NBA All-Star and former Los Angeles Lakers center—he’s currently pushing for a return stint with the West Coast team—has just hoisted his European-style residence tucked away in the suburban community of Suwanee, some 35 miles northeast of Atlanta, on the market for a dash under $11.3 million. Kelly Anderson of Engel & Volkers Atlanta holds the listing.
Built over five years for a reported $40 million and completed in 2010, the property was initially listed in early 2014 for $15 million. The place subsequently underwent several price chops before eventually selling in 2016 to the then-Atlanta Hawks player at a discounted $8.8 million, according to Atlanta Business Chronicle, which first reported the listing.
Howard’s skylight-topped snake room was custom-built by a team from Animal Planet’s “Tanked” show.
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Secluded behind two gated entrances amid a 14-acre parcel, the stately red brick structure is fronted by an oval cobblestone driveway that wraps around a fountain-laced lawn. Inside, 10 bedrooms and a whopping 21 baths are sprawled across a little more than 32,400 square feet of living space. Glitzy amenities include an elevator that travels to all three levels, an entire room dedicated to housing exotic snakes, multiple kitchens, a game room, a movie theater, a bath with a steam shower and barber area, a gym, a bevy of guest apartments, and a garage complex that can accommodate up to 10 vehicles.
Introducing the home is a foyer displaying a sweeping central staircase topped by a designer chandelier, with rich hardwood floors flowing to formal living and dining rooms. Other highlights include a main kitchen outfitted with a large scullery, a walk-in pantry flaunting an automated shelving system, Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, and a separate breakfast room. Another full kitchen nearby opens onto a covered porch that sports an outdoor kitchen.
The purple-hued primary bedroom has an elaborate fireplace and a covered balcony.
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The swanky main-floor primary suite comes with its own fireplace, covered balcony, and dual walk-in closets and baths, while the upper level holds additional ensuite bedrooms, entertainment spaces, and yet another kitchen. There’s also an attic space lined with custom cabinetry.
As for the resort-like grounds, expect a heated saltwater pool flanked by a brick-clad seating area hosting a massive stone fireplace and a kitchen-equipped pool house that’s currently being used as a gym, plus a half-court basketball setup, extensive gardens, and a private lake for fishing and paddle boating.
The large saltwater pool sits next to a pool house that’s been converted into a gym.
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Currently a free agent, Howard was originally drafted first overall in 2004 by the Orlando Magic, where he led the team to the 2009 NBA finals. The 39-year-old Atlanta native went on to play for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2012, spending three separate one-year stints with the team and winning the NBA Finals in 2020. He’s also been with the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers, and most recently, the Taoyuan Leopards in Taiwan.
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Wendy Bowman