If you’ve never heard of it, you might be surprised to learn that Mike Tyson once had a mansion here in Ohio. However, he and his pet tigers once enjoyed the luxury of the Northeast Ohio landscape surrounded by exquisite architecture and an opulent lifestyle. Following 1999, however, his once gorgeous home, the Mike Tyson OH mansion, entered a new era as an abandoned Ohio mansion. Today, it has been given a second chance at life, but its former decade as an abandoned building in total disrepair is still in local memories. Check it out:

Once upon a time, Mike Tyson left his Southington Township home (about an hour away from Cleveland) and never returned.

© Rob Vaughn Don’t worry, it’s not as sinister as it sounds. The story starts years ago. The home was originally built for a local politician in 1979, though he was eventually convicted on corruption charges. Interestingly, Mike Tyson purchased the home following his 1995 release from prison. Something about this unique property spoke to him.

While it was once the pinnacle of ‘90s luxury, this home eventually fell into disrepair.

© Rob Vaughn Some rooms fared well, essentially transforming into a time capsule. Others were largely destroyed. The photos pictured here depict the mansion as it appeared about a decade into its abandonment. It’s fascinating to see how the state of decay contrasts with the once lavish and glamorous surroundings.

Can you imagine getting married here? As it looks in this image you might say no way Jose, but the Living Word Sanctuary Church spent years breathing new life into the once run down property.

© Rob Vaughn You can see how beautiful this space could be in the hands of a larger organization. For years, volunteers spent their Saturdays and any free time transforming the abandoned mansion into a holy space. Their work finally paid off in late 2019 when it quietly opened. An official grand opening was held when the finishing touches were put on the lush and beautiful landscape work.

This swimming pool, though once green and grody, is now a sanctuary that could seat up to 300 people.

© Rob Vaughn While the home may have fallen into disrepair, the surrounds of the estate remained beautiful. Today, over three total acres of pond water add a certain sort of enchantment to the landscape. In its newly repaired state you an understand what attracted Mike Tyson to the property in the first place.

Today, biblical verses decorate these once neglected walls. The beauty of the home’s architecture is once again evident.

© Rob Vaughn While it formerly was in a state of disrepair, its 27,000 square feet of space enjoyed a beautiful transformation since its purchase in 2010. The tiger print is now gone, and the tigers that Tyson used to house at the site? They’ve been gone for decades, and their cages have since been disassembled. We won’t lie, when Mike Tyson owned the house and it was in its heyday, it was an extremely cool mansion. But it’s also beautiful to see the extraordinary property take on a new life with the church and the church community.

And, the best part? Everyone is happy!

© Rob Vaughn The church now occupying this space formerly gathered in the local YMCA. This is a huge upgrade for them and allows them to provide so many more community services. Mike Tyson is now retired and living in another fabulous house, and many members of the community have eagerly watched as this church has slowly transformed over the past few years.

The building would have been more than $7 million to build today… so this local non-denominational church really got a deal when they snagged it for $50,000! That’s the perk of renovating an abandoned building. Plus you get to tailor it to your needs and specifications.

© Rob Vaughn If you were given a home like this, how would you breath new life into it? If you want to check out the church’s transformation, you can go and see it in person and imagine what a different place it is from when Mike Tyson and his pet lions roamed the property.

Can’t wait to see it in person? Take a virtual tour to experience the home in its former state of disrepair.

© Rob Vaughn This YouTube video by Michael Sulowski shows the home as it appeared before major renovations:

. There really is a magical beauty in this property, even before it was renovated.

This formerly abandoned Ohio mansion is an interesting piece of Ohio History. Did you know it was one of the abandoned places in Ohio?

© Rob Vaughn

Don’t worry, it’s not as sinister as it sounds. The story starts years ago. The home was originally built for a local politician in 1979, though he was eventually convicted on corruption charges. Interestingly, Mike Tyson purchased the home following his 1995 release from prison. Something about this unique property spoke to him.

Some rooms fared well, essentially transforming into a time capsule. Others were largely destroyed. The photos pictured here depict the mansion as it appeared about a decade into its abandonment. It’s fascinating to see how the state of decay contrasts with the once lavish and glamorous surroundings.

You can see how beautiful this space could be in the hands of a larger organization. For years, volunteers spent their Saturdays and any free time transforming the abandoned mansion into a holy space. Their work finally paid off in late 2019 when it quietly opened. An official grand opening was held when the finishing touches were put on the lush and beautiful landscape work.

While the home may have fallen into disrepair, the surrounds of the estate remained beautiful. Today, over three total acres of pond water add a certain sort of enchantment to the landscape. In its newly repaired state you an understand what attracted Mike Tyson to the property in the first place.

While it formerly was in a state of disrepair, its 27,000 square feet of space enjoyed a beautiful transformation since its purchase in 2010. The tiger print is now gone, and the tigers that Tyson used to house at the site? They’ve been gone for decades, and their cages have since been disassembled. We won’t lie, when Mike Tyson owned the house and it was in its heyday, it was an extremely cool mansion. But it’s also beautiful to see the extraordinary property take on a new life with the church and the church community.

The church now occupying this space formerly gathered in the local YMCA. This is a huge upgrade for them and allows them to provide so many more community services. Mike Tyson is now retired and living in another fabulous house, and many members of the community have eagerly watched as this church has slowly transformed over the past few years.

If you were given a home like this, how would you breath new life into it? If you want to check out the church’s transformation, you can go and see it in person and imagine what a different place it is from when Mike Tyson and his pet lions roamed the property.

This YouTube video by Michael Sulowski shows the home as it appeared before major renovations:

. There really is a magical beauty in this property, even before it was renovated.

This isn’t the only Ohio landmark to enjoy a second life. The formerly abandoned Joseph and Feiss Clothcraft Shops warehouse is now a school! For more abandoned places, you can also connect with photographer Rob Vaughn (whose gorgeous work is featured in the article above) on Instagram.

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Abandoned Places In Ohio January 30, 2023 CC What are other cool abandoned places in Ohio? Although Mike Tyson’s house has been renovated and repurposed, there are many other interesting abandoned places in Ohio to visit. Proceed with caution! Not all of these places have been rated as safe for exploration.  

Geauga Lake Amusement Park SeaWorld Helltown Chippewa Lake Amusement Park Moonville Roseville Prison Champion Electric Mother Goose Land Canal Locks Old Cleveland Aquarium B&O Harmar Bridge Wagner Manufacturing Company Kerr’s Run Colored School Hillandale Bridge Porter Creek Bridge Ruins Streetcar Deck of the Detroit-Superior Bridge Peters Cartridge Company The Cincinnati Subway Warner and Swasey Observatory Iron Soup Saint John’s Church Cemetery Sabina Ghost Town Carpenter’s Mill Ghost Town

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Abandoned Places In Ohio

January 30, 2023

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What are other cool abandoned places in Ohio? Although Mike Tyson’s house has been renovated and repurposed, there are many other interesting abandoned places in Ohio to visit. Proceed with caution! Not all of these places have been rated as safe for exploration.  

Geauga Lake Amusement Park SeaWorld Helltown Chippewa Lake Amusement Park Moonville Roseville Prison Champion Electric Mother Goose Land Canal Locks Old Cleveland Aquarium B&O Harmar Bridge Wagner Manufacturing Company Kerr’s Run Colored School Hillandale Bridge Porter Creek Bridge Ruins Streetcar Deck of the Detroit-Superior Bridge Peters Cartridge Company The Cincinnati Subway Warner and Swasey Observatory Iron Soup Saint John’s Church Cemetery Sabina Ghost Town Carpenter’s Mill Ghost Town

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Although Mike Tyson’s house has been renovated and repurposed, there are many other interesting abandoned places in Ohio to visit. Proceed with caution! Not all of these places have been rated as safe for exploration.

 

  • Geauga Lake Amusement Park
  • SeaWorld
  • Helltown
  • Chippewa Lake Amusement Park
  • Moonville
  • Roseville Prison
  • Champion Electric
  • Mother Goose Land
  • Canal Locks
  • Old Cleveland Aquarium
  • B&O Harmar Bridge
  • Wagner Manufacturing Company
  • Kerr’s Run Colored School
  • Hillandale Bridge
  • Porter Creek Bridge Ruins
  • Streetcar Deck of the Detroit-Superior Bridge
  • Peters Cartridge Company
  • The Cincinnati Subway
  • Warner and Swasey Observatory
  • Iron Soup
  • Saint John’s Church Cemetery
  • Sabina Ghost Town
  • Carpenter’s Mill Ghost Town