Record-Breaking Home Sale in Plano, Texas
Introduction to the Sale
The founder of BuzzBallz, the Carrollton-based company that produces spherical cocktails to go, has purchased a Plano home for a record-breaking $15.9 million.
Collin County deed records show that Merrilee Kick and her husband Timothy purchased 5805 Red Wolf Lane on May 12 from Matthew Rutledge, founder of internet retailer “Woot!”. The deed does not include the price.
The Home’s Features and Sale Details
Perry-Miller Streiff Group of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate handled the listing. In a news release, the firm said the home sold for $15.9 million two days after hitting the market. It is the highest-priced residential sale recorded in Plano and Collin County in the North Texas Real Estate Information Services MLS.
Ryan Streiff was the listing agent. The news release does not identify the buyer.
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Reactions to the Sale
Attempts to contact Streiff and Kick before publication were not returned.
“This sale speaks volumes about the vitality of the luxury market in North Texas,” Streiff said in the release. “We anticipated that this estate would make a statement—and we made sure the right buyers heard it loud and clear.”
The Home’s Amenities
The 12,335-square-foot gated home sits on more than 6.7 acres. It has six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and four partial baths.
Completed in 2015 by Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, the estate is inspired by the Texas Hill Country and includes a spring-fed creek and a private, one-acre lake stocked with bass and catfish.
The home also features a lighted tennis court, a resort-style heated pool with underwater windows, a boathouse fishing dock and a 20-seat home theater with an immersive 3D audio system.
History of the Property
Real estate blog Candy’s Dirt writes the property was once part of the original Haggard Family farm. Early Plano settler C.S. Haggard settled the area in 1884.
Kick started BuzzBallz in 2010 when she was a teacher at Plano West Senior High School. The firm was acquired by New Orleans-based alcohol powerhouse Sazerac last year.
Conclusion
The record-breaking sale of this Plano home is a testament to the growing luxury market in North Texas. With its unique features and rich history, this estate is a true gem in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who purchased the home?
Merrilee Kick, the founder of BuzzBallz, and her husband Timothy purchased the home.
How much did the home sell for?
The home sold for a record-breaking $15.9 million.
What features does the home have?
The home has six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, four partial baths, a lighted tennis court, a resort-style heated pool, a boathouse fishing dock, and a 20-seat home theater with an immersive 3D audio system.
What is the history of the property?
The property was once part of the original Haggard Family farm, which was settled by early Plano settler C.S. Haggard in 1884.
