Arizona estate

Sarah Palin lists Arizona estate for $2.5 million

By Nolan D. McCaskill

Sarah Palin is listing her Scottsdale, Arizona, estate for sale at nearly $2.5 million, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.

The former Alaska governor and vice presidential nominee’s 8,000-square-foot manor was built in 2001. The home features six bedrooms, 6½ bathrooms and a six-car garage, the Times reports. The newspaper describes the property as “a blend of Santa Barbara, Tuscan and Spanish styles” with high ceilings adorned with chandeliers.

The backyard, which stretches more than 4 acres, includes a covered patio, veranda and fireplaces, as well as a built-in space to grill, a fire pit, a pool, a spa, a lighted sports court and a synthetic lawn.

According to public records, Palin bought the property, a foreclosure, for $1.695 million in 2011. Her purchase, carried out through an LLC, set off rumors that she was considering running for the Senate to replace the retiring Jon Kyl. Rumors surfaced again in 2014 that she might challenge her former running mate, John McCain — who laughed off the speculation as "foolish."

Then, in January 2015, Palin momentarily signaled she was considering a presidential bid, telling reporters she was "seriously interested.". A bid never materialized.

It hasn't been a great year for Palin. In June, Fox News declined to renew her contract. In July, she ended paid subscriptions to her "Sarah Palin Channel" amid low viewer interest.