Nicklas Backstrom Sells Virginia Home for $11 Million
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– Nicklas Backstrom has sold his Northern Virginia mansion for $11 million, severing his final ties to the Washington DC area.
– The 16,000-square-foot home, purchased for $8.5 million in 2021, was initially listed at $14.99 million before the price was reduced.
– The luxury property features extensive amenities including a theater, gym, sauna, and an integrated speaker system throughout.
– Backstrom and his family returned to Sweden last summer, where he signed a contract to play for his hometown SHL team, Brynäs IF.
– In Sweden, Backstrom owns a villa in Gävle and has recorded 22 points in 34 games for Brynäs, a team currently struggling in the standings.
The recent sale of a Northern Virginia mansion marks a significant transition for a prominent Washington Capitals star and his family. Nicklas Backstrom has officially sold his Virginia estate for $11 million, finalizing a move that sees the longtime NHL center and his family firmly rooted back in Sweden. The property, which initially hit the market last April with a $14.99 million asking price, was purchased by an undisclosed buyer last week after a price adjustment to $11.9 million in July. Listing agents Sherif Abdalla and Ali Alasgar Farhadov of Compass handled the transaction, noting the sale’s notable nature both for its value and the seller’s identity.
Backstrom originally acquired the sprawling 16,000-square-foot home in 2021 for $8.5 million, shortly after its construction was completed. The residence is a substantial property featuring seven bedrooms and twelve bathrooms. Its extensive list of amenities includes a private movie theater, a full-service bar, a comprehensive home gym, and an elevator. For relaxation, the home offers a sauna, a steam room, and six fireplaces. An integrated speaker system runs throughout the walls, positioned under every television and extending to the outdoor area surrounding the swimming pool.
This real estate move follows the family’s relocation to Sweden last summer. Backstrom, alongside his wife Liza and their three children, has returned to his hometown. In a professional homecoming, the 38-year-old playmaker signed a one-year contract with Brynäs IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) in late July, a deal that includes an option for a second season. So far this SHL season, the Capitals’ franchise assists leader has contributed 22 points, consisting of 2 goals and 20 assists, across 34 games. His new team has faced challenges, currently holding a 16-16-3 record and sitting in 10th place in the 14-team league.
The sale of the Virginia property effectively severs Backstrom’s primary residential connection to the Washington, D.C. area, where he spent his entire 17-season NHL career. The family maintains a residence in Sweden, a luxury villa in Gävle that Backstrom had constructed in 2010. Conveniently, Brynäs IF plays its home games at Monitor ERP Arena, located in that same city.
(Source: RMNB)