Inside the 52-Room Mansion Mike Tyson Sold to 50 Cent

In 2003, boxing legend Mike Tyson hit a bit of a financial rough spot and had to declare bankruptcy. In order to pay off his debts — which were pretty astronomical — he was forced to sell some assets, including his enormous and luxurious mansion in Farmington, Connecticut. Even though it’s been a while since Mike Tyson owned it, the mansion (which 50 Cent purchased and just sold in 2019), has held a touch of the flair both men are known for. Here’s a glimpse into this amazing home.

Privacy and Space

Mike Tyson’s former mansion is set back some distance from the main road, with a private drive and a thick ring of trees blocking it from view. If you’re looking for a nice private place to live, it doesn’t get much better than this!

The home is now reportedly owned by Casey Askar, a businessman from Florida who owns several restaurant chains. Looks like Mr. Askar was looking for some privacy, too!

Bell-Hop Service

When you pull up to the front door, you might feel more like you’re arriving at a hotel rather than a person’s home. The porte cochère, as it’s called, is a covered area that’s designed to keep people and their belongings from being exposed to harsh elements when they get out of their cars.

We can definitely imagine 50 Cent having a bell-hop on hand, as well as a valet, for people arriving to stay at his mansion or visiting for a glitzy party.

Gated Driveway

If you ever get the chance to drive by the property, you’ll be struck by the huge set of gates at the end of the driveway. There’s also a stone lion situated right inside the gates, just in case you forgot who you were visiting.

If you weren’t sure whose house you were driving by, you might just think they were another set of gates, albeit a bit more ornate than some other ones you might see in front of less expensive houses.

Bird’s Eye of the Front

The house is over 51,000 square feet, featuring 21 bedrooms and 35 bathrooms (with a mix of full baths and half-baths). It’s also set on 17 acres of land, so there’s plenty of room for almost any activity you can imagine. With such a huge house, you might not be surprised by this next fact.

50 Cent was reportedly spending upwards of $70,000 a month on maintenance, salaries for property caretakers, and other costs associated with property upkeep. That’s almost $850,000 a year!