REISTERSTOWN, MD — Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. is putting his 25-acre Baltimore County estate up for sale. Ripken, who was born in Havre de Grace, is selling the home after he and his wife divorced following 30 years of marriage. The announcement was made public in April, and the two have reportedly lived apart for some time; he is said to live in Annapolis.
The house in Reisterstown is a reflection of Ripken's career, with a batting cage and baseball diamond on the property. It also includes a basketball court and swimming pool, six bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms and five half baths. The property at 13301 Dover Road in Reisterstown is listed for $12.5 million.
"Rarely does such a noteworthy and memorable home become available," the listing states. "This secluded property is being offered by the iconic Cal Ripken Jr. Custom-built in 1985, then completely renovated again in the late 1990s, the 25-acre luxury estate exemplifies elegance and beautifully captures the essence of refined country living." This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and pictures, click here.
