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The train station at Neverland Ranch, Michael Jackson’s house in California. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
Small bridge over a lake on the grounds of Sycamore Valley Ranch, formerly Neverland Ranch. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
The primary residence at Sycamore Valley Ranch, formerly Michael Jackson’s house. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
“I had a desire to express everything I had learned in 15 years of home building,” the developer said at the time.
Sycamore Valley Ranch, formerly Neverland Ranch. Photo credit: Jim BartschAD
Sycamore Valley Ranch, formerly Neverland Ranch. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
The King of Pop purchased the property from Boone in 1988 for $19.5 million and named it after Neverland, the imaginary land from the children’s story Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie.
Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch, during a VIP visit by a group of children in April, 1995. Photo credit: © Imagecollect | Dreamstime.com
Despite being acquitted of all charges, Jackson stated he would never return to Neverland again as he no longer considered the ranch home.
The train station at Michael Jackson’s house, the infamous Neverland Ranch. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
It was last listed in 2019 for $31 million, but not even a $69 million price cut could lure in a buyer and was eventually taken off the market.
It then sold in December 2020 to billionaire Ron Burkle (in an off-market deal) for a considerably lower price of $22 million.
Sycamore Valley Ranch, formerly Neverland Ranch. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
Sycamore Valley Ranch, formerly Neverland Ranch. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
While Michael Jackson’s former home (and the rest of the structures he used for entertainment) may get all the attention, it’s important to remember that the ranch spans about 2,700 acres.
Sycamore Valley Ranch, formerly Neverland Ranch. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
With the HBO documentary Leaving Neverland bringing new horrific stories to light, it’s time for this estate to find a story more worthy of its beauty.
Sycamore Valley Ranch, formerly Neverland Ranch. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
