Real Estate

Buy Boxer Larry Holmes' Home in Palmer

If you have $1.69 million, the price might be right for legendary boxer Larry Holmes' estate on Sheridan Road in Palmer Township.

He's Palmer Township's most famous resident, a native son of Easton and one of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport.

But for how long will boxing legend Larry Holmes call Palmer Township home?

Realtors from around the region came out to Holmes' Sheridan Drive estate Thursday for an open house because the boxer and his wife have decided to put the 2.4-acre property up for sale, the Easton Express-Times states.

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The house of the Easton Assassin features seven bathrooms, a movie theater, sauna, beauty salon, tennis court and enough garage space to house eight cars. It's being listed for $1.69 million, the story states.

The home is even listed on a website of Pennsylvania celebrity homes. The site provides an aerial view.

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Holmes was hospitalized last month for two days because of high blood sugar.

Holmes, who will turn 64 later this year, was world heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1985. He still maintains a presence in Easton, owning Champ's Corner, a restaurant on the street that bears his name.


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