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Pelé’s Mansion in Guarujá Combines Football History and the Wear of Time, with Extensive Area, Green Pool and Courts Covered by Weeds, Current Evaluation of R$ 8 Million and Passive Including Late IPTU and Registered Judicial Foreclosure.
The King’s House, between sea, forest and memories: the former residence of Edson Arantes do Nascimento is located in Pernambuco Beach, Guarujá (SP).
The lot corresponds to about 4,000 m², with 2,000 m² of built area, according to data presented by Domingo Espetacular, from Record network.
Pool with wet bar, playground, soccer court, and tennis court make up the set that, for decades, hosted private meetings and moments of the greatest player in history.
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Pelé moved to the region in the 1980s, and from then on, the mansion became part of his daily life on the São Paulo coast.
Behind-the-Scenes Curiosities: What the Cameras Revealed
Recent images presented by the show Domingo Espetacular showed the dark green pool, with moss on the edges and the floor.
The weeds have taken over gardens and structures, and experts pointed out cracks that could affect the tennis court with root growth.
In the small field where Pelé trained finishing, the tall grass almost hides the goals.
Through the broken glass of a window, it is possible to see degraded internal areas and signs of prolonged lack of maintenance.
The Unexpected “Resident”
During the recording, reporters found a <stronglarge dog in the backyard.
Neighbors reported that a caretaker comes daily to feed him, even though there are no signs of regular structural maintenance.
The lack of a functioning intercom and the locked doors reinforce the feeling of a closed and little-used space.
How Much Is the Mansion Worth Today — and How Much Has It Been Worth
According to a real estate consultant and judicial expert interviewed by Domingo Espetacular, the house is worth about R$ 8 million in its current state.
If it were with proper maintenance, the estimate rises to R$ 10 to R$ 12 million.
For the symbolic value of the property linked to Pelé, a sale directed to collectors or fans could reach R$ 15 to R$ 18 million, a possibility that considers the historical and emotional appeal of the asset.
The Family’s Counterpoint
The family denies the narrative of “abandonment”.
In a statement sent to the program, Edson “Edinho” Cholbi do Nascimento’s lawyer stated that the property is part of the estate management planning.
Edinho, the executor, did not grant an interview, but maintains that the management follows the schedule defined in the inventory.
Inventory, Heirs, and a High-Value Asset
The mansion is one of the assets that make up Pelé’s estate, estimated at over R$ 100 million.
The inheritance will be divided between the widow and the seven children.
As Sandra Arantes is deceased, the corresponding portion goes to her two children.
It is the responsibility of the executor, Edinho, to manage and preserve the assets, taking measures to ensure conservation and value until the division.
Debts, Foreclosure, and the Risk of Public Auction
In addition to the physical picture, the property carries liabilities already reported by local and national media.
There is delinquent IPTU of R$ 452,102.54 and a foreclosure of R$ 7 million related to a process involving a company linked to the estate.
This set creates real burdens that hinder private transactions and, in the absence of an agreement or settlement, opens the way for judicial auction.
In the tax sphere, tax execution can result in alienation of the property to pay off the municipal debt.
In the civil process, the foreclosure acts as a guarantee, allowing expropriation to satisfy the credit as per judicial decision.
Between the Legend and the Tall Weeds: The Pelé Effect on Price
The Pelé brand influences price and interest.
Properties with strong narratives tend to attract buyers willing to pay a premium for the history they carry.
However, visible degradation, infiltrations, and vandalism reduce liquidity and require high recovery investments, which may deter common interested parties and concentrate the dispute among collectors or niche investors.
Emotional Memory versus Viability
Residents report that many were unaware that the house belonged to Pelé, despite the fame of the street and the high-end neighborhood.
This contrast helps explain why, even with potential for appreciation due to immaterial heritage, a unused and unmaintained property loses attractiveness in the short term.
Preserving the King’s name in a restoration project could restore part of the value and make the sale more competitive.
Dimensions, Location, and Numbers That Tell the Story
The lot about 4,000 m² houses complete leisure, with pool, soccer court, and tennis court.
Reports from 2024 indicated 3,849.5 m² of total area, a number close to that reported by the program in 2025, reinforcing the scale of the property.
Pernambuco Beach is one of the most valued addresses in Guarujá, which explains the high IPTU and maintenance costs that became impractical after the property was vacated.
What May Happen Next
Without a specific public auction notice made official, there are no dates or bidding values to disclose.
To avoid the auction, a possible solution involves agreement between heirs and creditors, with payment or parceling of IPTU and negotiation of the foreclosure before any potential private sale.
Another route is the continuation of the executions, with the house being taken to auction and the funds used to settle obligations in the legal order of preference.
The Fascination of an Address That Still Means a Lot
Even in silence, the mansion maintains the aura of football behind the scenes.
Each corner — from the goal in the backyard to the wet bar of the pool — suggests memories of training, visits, and celebrations.
Between the weight of history and the reality of bureaucracy, the house remains an open chapter of Pelé’s legacy on the São Paulo coast.
In your opinion, is it more worthwhile to preserve the memory and recover the property for a valued sale, or proceed to auction and finally close the saga of the most famous address in the neighborhood?
Filhos inúteis é isso, nem pra cuidar do patrimônio do pai, nem consideração a memória do pai
Como jogador foi fantástico, agora na função de desempenhar papel de pai foi um fracasso
Lastimável o que os herdeiros fazem. Desconstruindo o que o rei do futebol fez. Ofereci dez milhões pela casa. Nem retornaram. E assim caminham para a contenda familiar.
Aí me lembro o meu vô dizia quanto ao significado de herança.
“Herança é a coisa deixada pelo morto, para que os vivos se matem”. Bem isso é ou não é!
Complicado demais!