The sprawling former estate of filmmaker Tyler Perry in Chattahoochee Hills has changed hands for $2.45 million, a significant drop from its 2024 listing price of $3.9 million, according to Fulton County property records.
The 11,000-square-foot mansion, nestled on 24 acres along the Chattahoochee River, was once part of Perry’s expansive real estate portfolio in metro Atlanta.
Just Sold: Tyler Perry’s Former Home in Chattahoochee Hills
The property, which includes seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a pool, tennis court, and private dock, had been on the market for over a year before the sale closed last week.
Real estate sources say the price reduction reflected a cooling luxury market in the area, with high interest rates and limited buyer demand for ultra-high-end rural properties.
The estate, built in 2007, was marketed as a “serene riverfront retreat” with panoramic views and extensive landscaping.
Perry, known for his Madea franchise and ownership of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, originally purchased the land in the early 2000s. He sold an adjacent 1,000-acre parcel in 2016 that later became the site of his film studio.
The buyer’s identity has not been disclosed, but the sale marks one of the largest residential transactions in Chattahoochee Hills this year.
Local realtors note that while metro Atlanta’s housing market remains strong overall, ultra-luxury properties outside the Perimeter continue to face longer selling times.
Perry also has a Douglas County compound; it’s an extension of Perry’s empire.
Proximity to his studios allows seamless integration of work and home life, while the vast grounds echo his commitment to community—Perry has donated millions to Atlanta seniors facing foreclosure and even built a home for a 93-year-old Gullah woman defending her ancestral land.
Beyond the Borders: Perry’s Broader Footprint
While metro Atlanta remains Perry’s anchor—tied to his studios and roots—his portfolio extends elsewhere.
He’s owned (and sold) high-profile pads in Los Angeles, including a $11.25 million Hollywood Hills modern sold in 2013, and a Wyoming ranch for rugged escapes.
Notably, his $18 million L.A. mansion briefly hosted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2019 before their Montecito move.
Rumors persist of a Bahamas beach house, but Atlanta’s pull is strongest, where Perry’s homes symbolize resilience and reinvention.
As metro Atlanta’s luxury market navigates economic headwinds— with ultra-high-end sales lingering longer than ever—Perry’s properties continue to captivate.
They’re more than addresses; they’re chapters in a narrative of triumph, from New Orleans projects to Atlanta’s peaks. AtlantaFi.com will keep watch on the Douglas County estate’s grand reveal and any new twists in Perry’s real estate saga.
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