Many will recognise the name Neverland Ranch – and it equate it to .
Once Jackson’s home, the ranch was heavily featured in the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland – which the singer by and James Safechuck.
A 2022 more recently attempted to explore another side of Neverland Ranch, namely the fact it was home to zoo animals as a private amusement park.
Some who have seen these documentaries might be wondering what exactly happened to the property itself, following Jackson’s death in 2009.
Can you visit Neverland Ranch?
For years, fans have made what could be described as a pilgrimage to Neverland Ranch, much in the same way that Elvis fans will go visit his Memphis mansion, .
However, unlike Graceland, Neverland Ranch is not designed to be a tourist attraction.
Therefore visitors can only go as far as the gate, and once there, read any notes that may have been left by fans of the singer.
Where is Neverland Ranch, and who owns it now?
Neverland Ranch , California.
The exact address is 5225 Figueroa Mountain Road, Los Olivos, California.
The ranch has been known by several names. It started out as the Zaca Laderas Ranch, and was renamed Sycamore Valley Ranch by developer William Bone when he bought the property back in 1977.
It finally became Neverland Ranch when it passed into Jackson’s hands.
Upon Michael’s death, his entire estate, which would have included Neverland Ranch, was given to a family trust.
It’s not known for sure exactly how much Jackson paid to buy the ranch from Bone in 1988, but figures range from close to $20 million (£15.9 million) to roughly $30 million (£23.8 million).
In 2015, Neverland Ranch was put on sale for $100 million (which would equal around £79.5 million today).
However, reported in December 2020 that the property and land was purchased by billionaire Ron Burkle for $22 million (£17.5 million).
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