Nelly was one of the most popular rappers of the mid-2000s. He even had the opportunity to perform at Super Bowl XXXVI in 2001.
What people don’t know is that he had a mega-mansion in his home state that has been left to rot. The house looked like something out of an HGTV home renovation show, but Nelly’s plans for a complete overhaul didn’t get very far.
Nelly purchased the mansion about 20 years ago. Reports indicate that he purchased the home with a friend to renovate and flip it.
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The home is in Missouri, just outside St. Louis in Wildwood. In fact, it’s about a 30-minute drive to downtown, making it prime real estate for someone who loves the area.
Nelly hasn’t divulged any details on the property or why he decided not to finish refurbishing it. He clearly has the money, and a home of this size could demand a very high price tag if it were finished. While he has ties to the area, it is likely that he doesn’t want to be involved in the renovation process.
Additionally, Missouri is not a very wealthy state, so he may have trouble getting any more money out of the house even if he did complete it. Therefore, it may be better to sell it as is and let someone else finish it to their liking. After all, mega-mansions are known for being difficult to sell, and high interest rates may cool any demand.
Missouri Mansion for Sale
Nelly listed his Missouri mansion for sale in early 2021, to the surprise of many people in the area. However, that probably shouldn’t have been surprising since it had been left in a state of decay for many years.
The home was initially listed at $599,000 through Keller Williams. That’s right, Nelly’s mansion was listed below what many single-family homes in California sell for.
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However, the price went up as buyers got into a bidding war. Still, the home sold for under a million dollars several months later.
That is a solid deal, considering the size of the property and what is included. The house is largely finished, with some minor repairs and finishing work needed. As long as there are no major structural issues, the buyer will walk away with the deal of a lifetime.
What’s So Special About the House?
Nelly’s unfinished house had six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It also had extra amenities, like a basketball court.
Floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies provided stunning views down the mountain on which the home sits. However, the mountain does appear to be causing some challenges. Part of the patio slid down it after a retaining wall collapsed.
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It is pretty crazy to see how close the house was to being finished. The only thing missing in most rooms is flooring.
The electrical work appears finished, with the lights on in some photos. The bathrooms also need some work, including shower doors, lights, and mirrors. However, these are very minor finishes that professionals could have easily wrapped up in just a couple of weeks.
