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Friday 18 June 2021

Baba Booey’s Massive Connecticut Mansion Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

Most Popular Home Baba Booey — Realtor.com, Getty Images

Hey, now! The executive producer of “The Howard Stern Show,” Gary Dell’Abate, recently put his custom-built Greenwich, CT, mansion on the market. Howard Stern fans clicked like crazy to get a look at the home of the man known as Baba Booey. That intense interest made Dell’Abate’s place the most popular home on Realtor.com® this week.

The home has been mentioned on the show over the years, as Stern poked fun at Dell’Abate’s love of vinyl, his man cave, and his quirky taste. Most recently, the home was where Dell’Abate planned and coordinated the show during the pandemic.

Dell’Abate joins his fellow “Stern Show” cast regular Ronnie “The Limo Driver” Mund, who also recently put his home on the market. Mund is headed to Las Vegas, but we’re not sure of Dell’Abate’s ultimate destination. On the show, he’s discussed shopping for real estate in Maine. Whatever the case, he probably doesn’t need a home of this size with his sons all grown up.

Other homes you clicked on this week include a Pennsylvania-area home being sold by former Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels, a 1960s-era Missouri home built for baseball legend Roger Maris, and a Tennessee home stuffed with collectibles, dishes, and the saddest clown you’ll ever see.

For a full look at the week’s 10 most popular properties, scroll on down.

10. 400 Ridgewood Ave, Oakwood, OH

Price: $669,000
Why it’s here: Built in 1915, this well-preserved Florida Craftsman has been impeccably maintained. Highlights include original stained-glass windows and an extraordinary bronze and stained-glass fountain under a skylight.

Other notable features of this four-bedroom home include a sunporch with an original 1915 oak swing, a lower-level teenagers’ retreat, a heated garage, and a landscaped yard.

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9. 412 Booth Ave, Larimore, ND

Price: $49,900
Why it’s here: Priced at less than a new luxury car, this house is an affordable option for a buyer who doesn’t mind the small-town feel of this North Dakota burg.

The aqua-hued jewel box is a standout not only for the color of its paint, but also for its modest price. Built in 1932, the home has all of its original fixtures and furnishings, including a carved wood staircase, hardwood floors, and moldings. It’ll need some work, but with the low price, there should be plenty of room left in the budget for renovations.

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8. 1411 Via Tuscany, Winter Park, FL

Price: $18,500,000
Why it’s here: This 1.2-acre estate on Lake Maitland is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Built in 1926, the property has undergone a multiyear renovation. The 9,092-square-foot home has five bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Built for entertaining, the home featues high-end finishes, including French heart-oak flooring, Turkish wood cabinetry, and pecky cypress ceilings.

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7. 1004 Brick House Farm Ln, Newtown Square, PA

Price: $4,495,000
Why it’s here: Custom-built in 2014, this luxury home is being sold by former Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels. The six-bedroom residence boasts a range of luxe amenities, including two workout rooms, an in-law suite, and high-end security. Outside is a pool, hot tub, pool house, and fenced backyard.

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6. 105 Old Wolcott Rd, Bristol, CT

Price: $4,900,000
Why it’s here: Named Oak Hill Estates, this 15-acre property includes landscaped gardens and mature trees. Ideal for a broadcast pro, the three-bedroom log home sits just five minutes away from ESPN headquarters.

It features a lap pool and hot tub with retractable covering for year-round use, as well as a patio that’s heated to melt snow in winter.

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5. 5725 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO

Price: $1,890,000
Why it’s here: This contemporary classic, built in 1986, is just steps from the Missouri History Museum.

The large four-bedroom home is dominated by a great room with huge glass doors, which open to a renovated pool with a sauna and water features.

A lofted master suite has a gas fireplace, new custom closet, updated bathroom, and spiral staircase, which leads to the home’s office. On the lower level, there’s a gym, half-bathroom, and family room.

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4. 12221 Mar Bec Trl, Independence, MO

Price: $365,000
Why it’s here: A tie to baseball history! This five-bedroom, 8,529-square-foot home was built in 1960 for legendary slugger Roger Maris. In the bathroom, there’s a tile mosaic that shows Maris swatting a homer. Those are all the pluses.

On the minus side, not much appears to have changed since the home was built. The interiors are filled with dated wallpaper, faded paint, and floors that need attention. For a buyer who sees the beautiful bones, though, this throwback might be a home run.

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3. 6000 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ

Price: $3,100,000
Why it’s here: This Jersey Shore home is a choice. From the exterior, it’s hard to discern where your eye should focus.

Built in 2007, this overly opulent beach house had 5,016 square feet of pure extravagance, including eight bedrooms. Highlights include an elevator, rooftop deck, custom artwork, cathedral ceilings, and dramatic spaces for entertaining. Outside, there’s an in-ground pool, grill, and bathroom with shower.

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2. 2509 Bay Meadows Way, Sevierville, TN

Price: $254,900
Why it’s here: The listing takes the safe route and lets the listing photos speak for themselves.

And this house is stuffed full of stuff. Curios, knickknacks, and bric-a-brac of every variety fill nearly every inch in this four-bedroom house. Take a look for yourself. Interested buyers might want to inquire to see if all the stuff will be removed prior to purchase.

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1. 2 Old Farm Ln, Old Greenwich, CT

Price: $3,195,000
Why it’s here: When your job is stressful, is high-profile, and includes your co-workers incessantly making fun of you, you’d want a retreat. It figures that the family home of Gary Dell’Abate, the “Stern Show” producer, is a sedate and sober spot away from the Sirius XM studios.

Built in 2007, the elegant five-bedroom home sits on a full acre in the upscale Hillcrest Park Old Farm Lane Association. Dell’Abate’s massive man cave has been a recurring topic on the show, and for fans of the show, it’s a must-see.