A Sprawling $14 Million North Carolina Estate Redefines Privacy and Scale
There are homes that offer comfort. There are estates that suggest elegance. And then, there is 2926 Crane Rd, a 30-acre sanctuary in Waxhaw, North Carolina, where achievement has shaped architecture, and luxury lives not only in the design—but in the very soul of the land.
This is not just a house. It’s the former home of an NBA All-Star, and a reflection of a life lived at championship level. Listed at $14,000,000, the estate tells a story of ambition, legacy, and retreat—set among the quiet, wooded seclusion of Union County. From its soaring 30-foot ceilings to its regulation lighted basketball court, this is a home that doesn’t ask for attention—it earns it.
“This property wasn’t designed around a blueprint,” said Ben Bowen, the listing agent with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. “It was designed around a life—one that demanded performance, privacy, and beauty, all in equal measure.”
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A Home With a Pulse
Step through the gated entrance of 2926 Crane Rd, and you enter not just a home, but a world. Built in 2004, the 12,624-square-foot residence commands presence from the moment you approach the circular drive. The exterior—timeless stucco and strong lines—only hints at what lies within.
The main floor unfolds in waves of light and space. The kitchen, appointed for a true chef, opens gracefully into dining and living areas designed for both grand celebration and quiet connection. A private elevator lifts you to upper floors, while downstairs, a home theater, bar, and full gym with steam and sauna rooms await—testaments to a life that values both discipline and delight.
“Even in a home this size, every room has intimacy,” Bowen told Luxury Houses Magazine. “There’s a sense that every inch was shaped with a purpose. It’s rare.”
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A Private Resort, Tucked Into Waxhaw’s Landscape
At the heart of the estate lies its soul: the outdoor amenities. Beyond the interiors, this property unfolds into a personal resort. A heated pool, a tranquil pond, an outdoor cabana with hot tub—and most remarkably, a full-scale basketball court that lights up the evening—offer moments of serenity, performance, and joy.
The estate sits quietly within the elite pockets of Waxhaw Real Estate, a town known for its heritage charm and proximity to Charlotte. But what separates 2926 Crane Rd from even the finest offerings in North Carolina Real Estate is not just its location or size—it’s its energy. It holds the echoes of games played, goals won, and nights spent under the stars in rare privacy.
“Privacy like this doesn’t exist anymore,” Bowen noted. “There’s no HOA, no restrictions, and no sightlines. Just you, your land, and whatever life you choose to build.”
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A Past Rooted in Legacy. A Future Waiting to Be Written.
With a history dating back to its first sale in 2003 for $1.56 million, 2926 Crane Rd has grown into more than just real estate—it’s become part of Waxhaw’s living narrative. And as the local market flourishes, homes like this have only become more elusive. The price per square foot now stands at over $1,100, reflecting not just size, but significance.
“It’s a generational estate,” Bowen said to Luxury Houses. “It’s the kind of property that invites you to stop chasing and start living.”
Every property has its moment. This one, right now, is offering a new chapter—for the buyer bold enough to claim it. Whether you are an athlete, a visionary entrepreneur, or simply someone who understands that greatness deserves a worthy setting, 2926 Crane Rd is waiting.
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