The home was also occupied by the grandparents of NBA great Kobe Bryant. See full details of the home, as well as photos, here.
PHILADELPHIA — You could live in the home of the greatest boxer of all time, and for a relatively accessible price.
Muhammad Ali’s former Philadelphia home is up for sale. For $600,000, 1835 N. 72nd St. in Philadelphia’s Overbrook neighborhood could be yours.
According to a news release on the property, Ali bought the home in 1970, as a personal retreat and training base, where he prepared for the iconic “Fight of the Century” against Joe Frazier on March 8, 1971.
While living in Philadelphia, The Champ trained rigorously to regain his strength and speed after a three-year hiatus from boxing.
This property retains many original features that reflect Ali’s life and legacy, including the same pool where he likely found relaxation, a spacious, round main bathtub that conjures images of Ali recovering after intense training sessions, and the fireplace and rich wood paneling famously captured in Ebony Magazine’s profile of Ali’s home life.
These details remain preserved, allowing buyers a genuine glimpse into Ali’s world.
The property itself features 2,823 square feet of space on nearly a half-acre of land.
Amenities include a circular driveway, wood-burning fireplace, and an in-ground pool. Each feature is thoughtfully preserved, capturing Ali’s essence and providing a rare chance to experience the warmth, resilience, and depth that defined him as both an athlete and an individual.
A 2016 spread by Esquire Magazine features photos of Ali in the home. Check it out here. The home was also featured in a 1971 issue of Ebony Magazine.
“This listing is an incredible intersection of luxury, history, and cultural significance,” Nicole Klein, the listing agent with eXp Realty, said. “Owning 1835 N 72nd St means more than just acquiring a home; it means inheriting a legacy.”
The home was also occupied by the grandparents of late basketball great and Lower Merion’s own Kobe Bryant, Klein told Patch. Bryant’s mother owns the home and listed it for sale upon her parent’s deaths.
The stone exterior home offers privacy, convenience, and a timeless elegance that makes it an extraordinary opportunity for anyone who admires Ali or is inspired by remarkable properties with storied pasts.
Interested buyers and collectors of culturally significant properties are encouraged to contact Klein at 215-872-6288 orNicole@NicoleKleinTeam.com for further details or to schedule a private viewing.
