Ricky Stenhouse Jr. sells his North Carolina home for $12.2M

NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has sold his North Carolina estate for a local-record-breaking $12.2 million, marking the highest-priced residential sale ever recorded in the greater Charlotte metro area.

Located in Mooresville, about 30 miles north of Charlotte and a hub for professional stock car drivers, the roughly 140-acre property went to an all-cash buyer from South Florida, according to listing agent Josh Tucker of Corcoran HM Properties.

The sale more than triples what Stenhouse paid for the property in 2013, when he purchased it for $3.8 million. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on the deal.

Originally listed in 2022 for just under $16 million, the estate came off the market after its most recent asking price of $12.99 million. But when the buyer made a strong offer, Stenhouse opted to sell without re-listing.

“This estate is truly one of a kind,” Tucker said in a statement to The Post. “From its world-class equestrian facilities to its resort-style grounds and exquisite architectural craftsmanship, it’s a rare property not only for Charlotte, but for the entire Southeast.”

Built around the year 2000, the main residence spans more than 9,100 square feet and includes five bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and two half-baths.

Interior features range from a gourmet quartz-countertop kitchen with a walk-in pantry to a private library, a plush home theater and expansive terraces overlooking manicured grounds. Outdoor amenities also include a vanishing-edge pool, a pool house, a putting green and a fully equipped kitchen with a fireplace.

Known by its moniker Slide Job Ranch, the property also boasts extensive motorsports lineage.

Before Stenhouse, it was owned by NASCAR legends Ernie Irvan and Joe Nemechek. While its heritage nods to high-octane competition, the estate’s equestrian facilities are no less impressive.

The 5,500-square-foot European-style stables include 18 custom stalls, a covered riding arena and a climate-controlled tack room.

“Buyers at this price point are looking for more than just a home — they’re seeking a particular lifestyle, ultimate privacy and unique amenities, and this property delivers on all those fronts,” Tucker said.

Despite its legacy in motorsports, the buyer has no connection to NASCAR, Tucker confirmed.

Stenhouse, who won the 2023 Daytona 500 and is a two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, isn’t leaving the area. He and his wife, Madyson, still own a neighboring 160-acre parcel they acquired in 2018 and are considering building a new home there, according to Tucker.

The prior record for a residential sale in the Charlotte area was $11.5 million, set in July 2024 by a waterfront property on Lake Norman.

Tucker said the combination of acreage, luxury features, and proximity to both Charlotte and Lake Norman helped justify the $12.2 million sale price — although he acknowledged to the Journal the original $16 million listing was “probably a little aggressive.”

Even so, the deal signals growing momentum in the region’s high-end market.

“This record-breaking sale is a testament to the continued strength of the Charlotte luxury market,” Tucker added in a statement.