A residence steeped in history and opulence, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller Villa” perfectly reflects the aura of Las Vegas, combining the lavish lifestyle of the city with the unique taste of one of pop music’s most monumental figures. The sprawling mansion, now listed for $9.5 million, offers a rare glimpse into the private life of the King of Pop, who chose the opulent retreat as a retreat from the relentless spotlight during his final years.
The property, which Jackson rented from 2007 until his tragic death in 2009, sits on a generous 1.7 acres and includes a massive main house alongside a guest house that includes over 24,000 square feet of living space. Known as the “Thriller Villa,” it boasts not only luxurious living quarters, but also a medieval chapel that adds to its grandeur and cements its status as a Las Vegas landmark.
Originally built in Mexico in the 1950s by theater owner Horst Schmidt, the mansion was transported brick by brick to its current location in Nevada. Its transformation into a celebrity residence came as Jackson sought a discreet but grand home away from the public eye after returning from Bahrain. The property has changed hands several times and undergone various renovations and alterations aimed at preserving the essence of its most famous residents.
When the glitz and glam of Las Vegas meets the eccentric taste of a legendary pop star – you get one hell of a house.
Michael Jackson’s mega-mansion has just been put up for sale in Las Vegas, Nevada for $9.5 million, with fans able to eat, sleep, and rest where the icon quietly lived out his days.
The singer never owned the giant sprawling property, instead opting to rent it out from 2007 until his death from a drug overdose in 2009 as a space for him and his children to live out of the public eye.
Fit for a king: The late Michael Jackson’s Ymega compound has just been put up for sale in Las Vegas, Nevada, with fans able to live where their formal icon quietly lived out his days for $9.5 million
Dubbed the ‘Thriller Villa’, the fully walled 1.7-acre property features a stunning 24,276-square-foot main house plus a 2,983-square-foot guest house and even its own medieval chapel.
Listed by Nevada celebrity Kristen Routh Silberman, the complex was originally built by theater owner Horst Schmidt in Mexico in the 1950s and shipped brick by brick to Nevada.
It then changed hands several times before being leased to Michael after he returned from his infamous time in Bahrain and the pop star decided he wanted to stay out of the public eye.
It was in this house that his family desperately tried to visit him, saying that the King of Pop refused to let them open the gate, his youngest brother Randy is said to have once tried to break through the gate to carry out an intervention.
Private world: The singer (pictured in 1988) never owned the huge sprawling estate, but from 2007 until his death from a drug overdose in 2009 it was rented out as a space for him and his children to live out of the public eye.
After the late star’s untimely passing, its owner decided to turn the house into a shrine to its famous resident, recreating furniture that looked like the one Michael loved.
The seven-bedroom, 12-bathroom, Mediterranean-style medieval castle is now filled with artwork featuring the icon’s visage, and there’s even a replica of the boy in the moon statue found in Michael’s most famous home, Neverland.
According to the listing, there are still some very important features that existed during the time of the King of Pop, including the master bedroom.
The master has an entire floor and has everything a reclusive pop star could need, a wet bar, a fireplace, and giant mirrors, the original still standing and where Michael, the listing claims, rehearsed his choreography.
He could also sing a lot in the shower, as the stone bathroom has a large shower and three sinks with a sink.
Another original feature is the private art gallery/vault that is hidden in the basement of the house, which was put in by its first owner.
Protected Kingdom: Dubbed the “Thriller Villa” in its listing, this fully walled 1.7-acre property has a stunning 24,276-square-foot main house plus a 2,983-square-foot guest house and even its own medieval chapel.
Movie magic: The site was originally built by theater owner Horst Schmidt in the 1950s, and the house was built in Mexico and transported brick by brick to Nevada.
Family retreat: The property changed hands several times before being rented to Michael after he returned from his infamous time in Bahrain
In memory: After the late star’s untimely passing, her owner decided to turn the house into a shrine to its famous resident, recreating furniture that looked like Michael’s favorite.
I’ve Got That Vegas Feeling: The seven-bedroom, 12-bathroom, medieval castle Mediterranean is now filled with artwork featuring the icon’s visage, and there’s even a replica of the boy in the moon statue found in Michael’s most famous home, Neverland
Play us a tune: There’s also a tied grand piano inside the house, but it’s not clear from the listing if it was the singer’s, but a life-size painting of Michael seated on a throne is on loan next to the wall. it
The 8,500-square-foot basement is accessible from the outside via a tunnel, and the star used to enter it to avoid the paparazzi.
Although the house was fully furnished, the attention-grabbing drawing room was Billie Jean’s favorite, and now a larger painting of him sits above the massive stone fireplace.
The room is currently furnished with large sofas, a rich tapestry, art, and a dining table and has wooden floors, exposed wooden beams, and a Murano glass chandelier.
There is also a bound sash inside the house, but it is not clear from the listing whether it was the singer’s, but a life-size painting of Michael seated on a throne is on loan next to the wall.
But what’s a Las Vegas property without the ability to host quickie weddings? Don’t worry, Thriller Villa has it covered too.
Outside in the sprawling grounds is a two-story medieval chapel that—like Caesar’s Palace Casino—has a painted sky roof.
Loner-ready: According to the listing, some very important elements that existed during the King of Pop’s time are still there, including a master suite that spans an entire floor and has everything a reclusive pop star could need, a wet bar, a fireplace and giant mirrors whose original they are still standing and are where Michael, the listing states, practiced his choreography
Just click play: With a bathroom the size of most New York studios, he could also sing a lot in the shower
Hit those high notes: The stone bathroom features a large walk-in shower that may be outdated but has great acoustics
Helpful Hollywood: Although hidden from the outside, there is a tunnel that leads to the 8,500-square-foot basement that the star used to enter to avoid the paparazzi.
Rooms in Rooms: The basement also has a private art gallery/safe and a guest suite with a kitchenette, bra, sitting area, and private bathroom.
Michael’s Place: Although completely renovated, the attention-grabbing home salon was said to be a favorite of singer Billie Jean, and now a larger painting of him sits above the massive stone fireplace.
No place without accounting: The room is currently furnished with large sofas, a rich tapestry, art, and a dining table, and has wooden floors, exposed wooden beams, and a Murano glass chandelier.
With a capacity of over 70 people, the chapel also features numerous religious sculptures and artifacts as well as a crown of thorns chandelier.
If you don’t like weddings and feel inspired by its former residents, according to the listing, the acoustics are perfect and the chapel can be used as a recording studio.
While the house may be fit for the King of Pop, its interiors are admittedly not for everyone, but it’s hard to say no.
Inspired by the grand homes of Mexico, the home features a stone interior courtyard with a beautiful fountain, while the Las Vegas desert surrounds the home with cultivated succulents and ornate sculptures.
There’s also plenty of room for horses, which Paris Jackson no doubt enjoyed.
A real estate agent eager to play with his past has released an over-the-top virtual tour of the house, complete with a dance version of Michael’s Beat It.
Move Elvis: But what’s a Las Vegas property without the ability to host quickie weddings? Don’t worry, Thriller Villa has it covered too
Look to the heavens: Outside on the sprawling grounds is a two-story medieval chapel that—like Caesar’s Palace Casino—has a painted sky roof.
Form a Gathering: The wood-floored chapel seats more than 70 guests on both the main-floor and second-floor balconies
All the Touches: The sacred space also contains numerous religious sculptures and artifacts, as well as a chandelier with a crown of thorns
Architectural drama: The chapel’s altar is framed by arches and guests enter through heavy wooden church-like doors
Renovators’ Delight: The current owner wanted to keep it as it was when the pop icon lived there, so some of the houses need some tweaking unless the new buyer also wants their own shrine to the King of Pop.
Jackson Seven: Although Michael wouldn’t allow his family to visit him on the property – despite their best efforts – they all had a place in the seven-bedroom property in the main house and guest house.
Cheers! In addition to a wet bar in the master, and a dry bar in the guest suite, there is also a decked bar on the main floor off the saloon.
Ups and downs: This isn’t the first time the house has hit the market since Michael’s death, in fact, it’s been listed four times before, only to be delisted with prices ranging from $4.8 million to $19.5 million.
Video of Michael Moon dancing and other performances is interspersed with sweeping shots of the home, as the dance beat continues.
It’s not the first time the house has hit the market since Michael’s death, in fact, it’s been listed four times already, only to have the listing removed.
Reflecting the recent history of ups and downs in US real estate, Las Vegas has had a particularly hard time, listing for $12.8 million in 2010 before being removed, and then, six months later, briefly listed again for $8.8 million USD.
Impressive Outside: While the house may be fit for the King of Pop, its interiors are admittedly not for everyone, but its basics are hard to say no to.
Peaceful place: The house is inspired by the magnificent houses of Mexico and has a stone courtyard with a beautiful fountain
Nature meets nurture: Surrounding the home is a Las Vegas desert with cultivated succulents and ornate sculptures, as well as arched pathways
In 2011, it was again listed for just $4.8 million for two months before being taken off the market again.
For three years, the house wasn’t for sale, but then, in 2014, it hit the market for a staggering $19.5 million, but now with Sotheby’s agent, it’s $10 million cheaper.
While Micheal was renting the property until his death, he was at his second home on North Carolwood Drive in Holmby Hills on June 25, 2009, when he died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication.
Famous digs: The star, who was 50 when he died, had a number of homes throughout his life, with his Neverland ranch both the most famous and the most infamous.
Last Residence: The singer was at his second home on North Carolwood Drive in Holmby Hills on June 25, 2009, when he died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication.
Michael Jackson’s former residence in Las Vegas, affectionately nicknamed the “Thriller Villa”, encapsulates more than just a luxurious estate; represents a piece of pop culture history. Now on the market for $9.5 million, this sprawling complex offers potential buyers not only expansive and carefully designed living space, but also a unique connection to the King of Pop himself. While its elaborate decor may not suit all tastes, its rich history and distinctive features make it an outstanding property in the Las Vegas real estate market. Whether serving as a private residence or continuing to pay tribute to Michael Jackson’s legacy, Thriller Villa stands as a memorial to the star’s life and offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the legend’s personal history. As this iconic property finds its way back onto the market, it’s enticing those who appreciate luxury, history, and perhaps a touch of celebrity glamor to step forward and claim a piece of music royalty’s past.