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Photo by Kena Krutsinger/Getty ImagesA North Naples house owned by NFL great Mike Ditka sold in just 12 days for $1.375 million. The home is located in Wilshire Lakes, right off Vanderbilt Beach Road, and measures 3,436 square feet.
"Not only was the Ditkas' home priced competitively, offering a great value for a Naples home with outstanding features, but the fact that an American legend resided in it helped as well with a quick sale," said Celeste Cunningham to Homes.com.
The Super Bowl winning coach and his wife had this custom-built home for more than 20 years. They split their time between here and their home in Illinois until last November, when they said goodbye to Florida.
The home features a grand entryway, warm den, and beautiful wood details throughout. The back of the house leads to a screened pool area, with peaceful lake views and tall privacy hedges making it feel like a private oasis.
A buyer from out of state, who was excited about the home's NFL connection, bought the property. The kitchen comes with a breakfast bar, and the main bathroom has two sinks for convenience.
Located in a gated, family-friendly neighborhood, the home includes a big three-car garage and a hot tub for relaxing. The Ditkas bought the empty lot back in 2002 for only $70,000.
This sale closes the chapter on the legendary coach's time in Florida. His biggest NFL success came in 1985, leading the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl win after working as a Dallas Cowboys assistant.
