Andre Iguodala sells Main Line home
Philadelphia Inquirer Sports Columnist Bob Ford writes about the Eagles, the Phillies, the Sixers and the Flyers.
Andre Iguodala sells Main Line home
Bob Ford, Inquirer Sports Columnist
In this column from the NBA draft on Thursday night, I wondered what the 76ers were going to do with all the similar players they seem to enjoy collecting on their roster. The next-to-last paragraph read this way:
“The feeling here is that one of those duplications will be calling a real estate agent soon and his name is Andre Iguodala. Otherwise, the selection of (Moe) Harkless doesn’t make much sense.”
Well, what do you know? In the Friday edition of Philadelphia Business Journal, right there on page 30, among the high-end real estate transactions, is the news that Iguodala has sold his house on the Main Line for $1.25 million.
The Villanova home had been listed for sale for some time, according to selling agent Michael Becker of Prudential Fox & Roach, and Iguodala had been leasing it to other tenants during the sale process. So, it’s not like Iguodala got a phone call from the Sixers on Monday and started making plans. The sale went through in mid-May while Iguodala and the Sixers were still busy with the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs.
“I never met him,” Becker said. “It was all done through his agent. All I can tell you is that he wanted to sell the house.”
The five-bedroom, six-bathroom custom-built home was completed for Iguodala in 2008. He sold it for a bargain. Comparable listings in the area average approximately $1.6 million, which was the Iguodala’s original asking price for the property. Maybe he just wants to travel lighter, or live in town, or downsize from a property that cost him $28,000 in taxes in 2011. In any case, Iguodala is divesting himself of his Philadelphia holdings and that could be a strong indication he doesn’t expect to be around much longer.
The Sixers drafted Harkless, a small forward from St. John’s, who not only plays the same position as Iguodala, but he has very similar attributes – quick to the rim, a decent handle on the ball, not much outside shooting.
It’s true that Harkless is young, just 19 years old, and will probably not transition into the regular playing rotation right away. It’s also true, however, that the Sixers are toying with the idea of giving Evan Turner more minutes at the wing position, something that will open up space for the drop-dead perimeter shooter the team hopes to acquire either through free agency or trade.
And if someone arrives in trade, someone has to leave. We won’t know the identity of that someone until it happens. But someone just sold a house.
@ashburn72- I met andre iguodala before and he was a very nice guy, so you have no clue what you are talking about you clown...— smiggs13- Another siff bites the dust. Philly ought to have a wall of shame were we can put the picture of evey stiff that has graced the walls of the team lockerroom. I guess we would need a 4 story building on the parkway to house such a collection of stiffs. Imagine how many tourists would come to the building to see the exhibit. It would be more famous than the the liberty bell building. Lets move on the idea. We might invite all the former stiffs and their wives,Ops I'm sorry, there wouldn't be enough room for that many people. It will have to be a private showing.— rduexpress
- Iguodala to the Lakers, Gasol to the Timberwolves, Derrick Williams and a Future 1st to the Sixers— tkohl
- sounds like Iggy out and Monte Ellis in— sdeens
- Iggy has 2 problems: 1. He's a very good player who gets paid to be great (& really thinks he is). 2. He comes across to Philly fans like a cold fish. He probably thought he was going to be traded during the past season, so that's why he put his house up for sale. At this point, the Sixers should trade Iggy for the best shooter they can get --- right after the Olympics, when his value is the highest.— yobill626
- In other words, "D" for "O"...— yobill626
- i dont think gasol is worth it straight up honestly. the only player id want from the lakers is bynum and they arent giving him up. i hope the sixers try addressing their needs through free agency and try to get a high draft pick and young talented player for him— HDemetriou
- Not the time to trade Iggy ,coming off his first all star berth and clutch playoff performance. Trade him if Harkless or Moultrie turn into studs and take his spot without losing ground— DonovanMcNabb
- There is not one player on this team worth keeping. The team has drafted poorly. The free agents are horrendous. The organization allows Thorn, who is leaving, to run their draft. The only capable person in this organization is Collins. And we wonder why they don't win.— bball1
- I don't know Andre. I have never met him. I am not an agent. I do work in the Real Estae field. If one owns property ANYWHERE near Andre Iguodala, you know he is a "NIGHTMARE NEIGHBOR". He pays top dollar for property and when he is bored with it, he DUMPS it. That is, he sells it to the first shmoe whom comes in with a rediculous lowball offer. I know it's a tough market. I know his Main Line property was listed for over 9 months. I know, I know, I know!
I am also sure there are people that will praise his apparently SELFLESS/NON GREEDY actions with respect to Real Estate owned.
However, "Iggy" is not strapped for cash. He has dumped property before, irrespective of market time, in a better market. He doesn't seem to care what "DUMPING" does to ALL property values in a neighborhood. Appraisers HAVE TO include his selfish/lazy legacy when valuing similar homes in his area. Consequently, when iggy dumps property because he just wants out, he brings EVERYONE'S value down.
HE DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE. If he did, he would instruct his agents to wait for an offer reflecting true market value. An offer which reflects well and considers the needs of his community. Who knows, perhaps Iguodala has no idea the damage he creates with these transactions. Maybe someone should ask him about it. "I'M JUST SAYIN'".— tompain007 - tompain007, I have to admit one thing. Before reading your post I thought real estate agents were one step above lawyers and pond scum. I stand corrected, all three are equals.— Bobby V
- I hope wherever he goes he keeps shooting airballs and bricks. The best thiing he ever did was sink those free throws to get us a playoff victory and past the Bulls.— sammydelphia
- Iguodala is their best player, they aren't going to trade him for any of the deals proposed in this thread "just to move him" they are waiting for a significant offer. If the move Iguodala, they would need to replace him with a player his caliber, just with a different skill set. Honestly, I felt they should have offered their #15, Turner, and Thad to get the #2 pick and grabbed Bradley Beal. A 6'5" shooting guard who pours in the points, plays d, and doesn't constantly need the ball opens up the offense for Holiday and they still could have pulled the move for Moultrie and signed another upgrade over hawes/brand big in FA like Ilyasova.— Northeaster
- ZZZZZzzzzzzzz!!! Just sayin'...— DJ
