Retired slugger Albert Pujols has cashed in his Irvine mansion, selling the palatial pad for $8.8 million after a multi-year listing period.
The former Angel’s sprawling Shady Canyon estate encompasses over 9,200 square feet on a half-acre lot. Behind stately gates lies a stone and stucco manor fit for a Hall of Famer, replete with 8 bathrooms, 5 lavish bedrooms, and a basement transformed into a private theater and lounge.
Pujols, an 11-time All-Star first baseman, originally snatched up the property for $5.5 million in 2012 during his heyday with the Los Angeles Angels. After initially seeking $7.75 million in 2016, the home languished on the market unsold. This June, he relisted it for $9.98 million.
While the final sale price fell shy of that ask, it still represents a tidy profit for Pujols. The palatial pad offers ample amenities for athletes and celebrities craving privacy, from the expansive master retreat to the lighted sport court. With its prime location near John Wayne Airport and Pujols’ former Angel Stadium stomping grounds, the mansion proved alluring for its next owner seeking a lavish Orange County lifestyle.
