Mexican singer Juan Gabriel’s Broward estate lists for $38M. ‘Like a resort’

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Mexican singer Juan Gabriel’s Broward estate lists for $38M. ‘Like a resort’

South Florida luxury often means oceanfront mansions, private docks and high-rise penthouses.

But in Southwest Ranches in West Broward, wealthy buyers seek something different: sprawling estates with acres of land; room for horses, sports and recreation; and the privacy to create their own resort-style retreats far from neighbors.

One example is a nearly 10-acre compound at 13920 Stirling Rd., once the longtime home of Mexican music legend Juan Gabriel, known as “El Divo de Juárez,” who died in 2016, a day of national mourning in his country.

Juan Gabriel sold more than 100 million albums and wrote more than 1,500 songs, including hits such as “Querida,” “Amor Eterno” and “Hasta Que Te Conocí.” He was named the Latin Recording Academy’s Person of the Year in 2009.

Now, his estate is listed for $38.9 million, one of the highest-priced listing in West Broward history, according to the county’s Property Appraiser’s Office.

Up to now, the most expensive Southwest Ranches home listing was $22.5 million, the appraiser’s office said. Southwest Ranches was incorporated in 2000.

The asking price is more than four times the $9 million that the current owner, an LLC, paid for the property in 2022, according to public records. The owner made extensive improvements to the estate.

Gabriel bought the estate in 1995, according to public records, and transferred it to his son in 2015. Gabriel died the following year at age 66. Other family members questioned the property transfers and the handling of the estate leading to the filing of several lawsuits over the property in the past.

According to the listing agents, the property has been transformed into a private compound with six structures, including a five-bedroom main house, a three-bedroom guest house, a 10,500-square-foot basketball facility, a clubhouse and a separate wellness retreat. The grounds also feature two swimming pools, ponds, orchards and landscaped walking paths.

The estate sits within Sunshine Ranches, one of Southwest Ranches’ established neighborhoods known for its large properties and expansive compounds. The property is so remote from city traffic that its nearest neighbors are HL Safari Tours, an exotic animal retreat, and ARose Farms, an equestrian facility.

“The whole place feels like a resort,” said Angeline Earnest of Coldwell Banker Realty, who is selling the home along with Tommy Crivello of the Tommy Crivello Real Estate Group.

“The entire property is 10 acres of walkable space, and gorgeous at every turn,” Earnest said. “There are winding paths that open to different areas. You feel like you stepped into a vacation.”

Different kind of home

The basketball complex has professional athletic flooring, locker rooms, a viewing balcony, conference space and a smoothie bar. It is currently used by a nonprofit basketball program. The facility could be repurposed for other uses, including an equestrian operation or a showroom for a large car collection, Earnest said.

The clubhouse features a full bar, private theater and gaming stations. The wellness retreat includes a gym, sauna, steam room, cold plunge, massage room and tanning bed.

The property also has two resort-style swimming pools, one with waterfalls and a rock-jumping feature, along with a tiki pavilion equipped with grills, televisions and a bar.

The grounds include multiple ponds, a secluded koi pond reached by a wooden bridge, mature fruit trees and orchards. Winding paths, illuminated murals and art installations add to the landscaping.