Mike Tyson, 50 Cent Connecticut Mansion Listed $9.9M

A sprawling 51,000-square-foot mansion on over 17 acres in Farmington, Connecticut, once owned by boxing legend Mike Tyson and rapper 50 Cent, has been listed for $9.9 million. Tyson purchased the property in 1996 for about $3 million and sold it to 50 Cent in 2003 for $4.1 million; the estate features lavish amenities including seven kitchens, an indoor pool and spa, nightclub, recording studio, cigar lounge, and more. The current owners, Casey and Shera Askar, bought the home from 50 Cent in 2019 for $2.9 million after it had languished on the market with multiple price cuts, and they invested over $3 million in renovations to modernize and enhance the luxury features. The estate has a rich history, originally built in 1985 by Benjamin Sisti, founder of Colonial Realty, who later was convicted of running Connecticut’s largest real estate fraud involving a Ponzi-like scheme. The Askars have used the mansion as a family retreat, hosting gatherings and corporate events, and appreciate its size and Tyson's legacy as factors in their purchase. The property’s extensive features and location with easy access to Boston and New York continue to attract attention as it hits the market again.