On the field, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter exuded a cool confidence. As team captain, he was the heart of five World Series-winning teams for the Bronx Bombers. In short, he's a guy who's accustomed to winning.
But off the field, Jeter has had a few missteps in retirement. In 2022, he left his job as Miami Marlins CEO and was blasted for his mediocre results building a team in South Florida. And just last week, Jeter was forced to accept a massive discount on the sale of his ritzy castle in Greenwood Lake, NY.That sale wraps a six-year saga that included numerous price cuts and a failed auction. Initially listed in 2018 for $14,750,000, the fortress finally found a buyer last month for just $6.3 million. It's unclear who the new owner is, but they scored an opulent home for 57% off the original price
The castle's backstory
Jeter purchased the place known as Tiedemann Castle for $1.2 million during his playing days in 2005.
Located on the shore of Greenwood Lake, near the New Jersey border and west of the Hudson River, the castle is about a 90-minute drive into New York City.
Built in 1903, it was purchased by the Tiedemann family in 1952. Jeter even had a family tie to the castle. His maternal grandfather, William “Sonny” Connors, grew up there after he was adopted in the 1950s by John and Julia Tiedemann.
The captain's castle
Post-purchase, Jeter had the castle restored to its former glory. He joined two parcels of land together, making the total lot a robust 4 acres with 700 feet of shoreline.
When the home was on the market, listing details stated the Hall of Famer had "lovingly restored" the castle to a state "beyond its original grandeur."
Highlights of the six-bedroom home include a spacious living area, formal dining room, an exercise room, a game room, as well as a wet bar and lounge.