The 104-acre property will be sold through an online auction beginning on Sept. 17. The bidding will come to an end at 11 a.m. on Sept. 24.
An enormous—yet unfinished—Missouri estate that was custom-built for former MLB player Cole Hamels is set to go up for auction after it was seized by the bank when the latest owners foreclosed on the opulent dwelling.
The staggering property, which features 19 bathrooms, more than 21 bathrooms, and a 10-car garage, sits on 104 acres in Branson West overlooking the North Indian Creek. Hamels and his then-wife, Heidi Strobel, put it on the market for the enormous price of $9.8 million in 2017.
Now, one lucky buyer will have the opportunity to snag quite the bargain on the property, which will be sold by Target Auctions through an online sale that begins on Sept. 17. The starting bid is set at just $2.99 million.
That price is less than a third of the sum Hamels and Strobel listed the home for nine years ago—and less than half of the $7.75 million ask attached to the property when it was most recently put on the market in April.
The sale, which will end on Sept 24, comes after the bank seized the property from its most recent owners, who purchased it for an undisclosed price in February 2021. The unidentified couple bought the extraordinary estate from a charity that Hamels donated the home to when he was transferred from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Texas Rangers in 2017.
A lavish unfinished dwelling formerly owned by Major League Baseball star Cole Hamels is set to hit the auction block in Missouri—two years after the property was foreclosed. (Realtor.com) 
The 104-acre property will be sold through an online auction beginning on Sept. 17. The bidding will come to an end at 11 a.m. on Sept. 24, as reported by Target Auctions. (Realtor.com) 
The starting bid is $2.99 million. (Realtor.com) 
The estate, which boasts 19 bedrooms and 21.5 bathrooms, was previously owned by Hamel and his former wife, Heidi Strobel. (Realtor.com) At the time, Hamels and Strobel revealed that they had never had the opportunity to move in to or finish the property, which they had originally believed would be their dream home.
However, after Hamels was moved to his new team in the Lone Star State, the then-couple found themselves without a need for the property, which is located not too far from where Strobel was raised.
So they donated it to a children's charity, Camp Barnabas, explaining in a statement that they felt "called" to use the home for a more significant purpose.
"There are tons of amazing charities in southwest Missouri. Out of all of these, Barnabas really pulled on our heartstrings. Seeing the faces, hearing the laughter, reading the stories of the kids they serve; there is truly nothing like it," Hamels shared in a statement, according to ESPN.
"Barnabas makes dreams come true, and we felt called to help them in a big way."
The property—which had previously been on the market for $9.75 million—marked the largest single donation in Camp Barnabas' history, MLB.com reported.
Four years after that gift was transferred, the charity sold the home to the most recent owners, who then listed the dwelling for sale for $14.5 million in 2024 at around the same time they were threatened with foreclosure.
Now, records show that the dwelling has been transferred into the hands of Regent Bank, with the listing—which is held by Rick Billington of Target Auction Company—noting that the home is being sold as part of a "bank-ordered auction."
"An extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of the finest architectural masterpieces in the entire Ozarks Region," the listing goes on.
The 36,000-square-foot property is surrounded in lush greenery and offers "1,700 feet of pristine shoreline on Table Rock Lake," the listing continues.
The unfinished home offers future owners the perfect blank canvas to start fresh and create their dream property.
In 2017, Strobel and Hamel donated the home to charity Camp Barnabas, who then sold the estate to a couple. (Realtor.com) 
That couple then listed the home for sale for $14.5 million in 2024. However, it was then foreclosed on and the property is being sold on behalf of a bank. (Realtor.com) 
According to the listing, which is held by Rick Billington of Target Auction Company, this is an "extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of the finest architectural masterpieces in the entire Ozarks Region." (Realtor.com) 
The 36,000-square-foot property is surrounded in lush greenery and offers "1,700 feet of pristine shoreline on Table Rock Lake," the listing states. (Realtor.com) The estate is described as a smart home and comes with large wood beams and a resort-style pool.
The 3,600-square-foot guesthouse is every bit as lavish thanks to its five bedrooms and six bathrooms.
The home also features a movie theater room, several cozy fireplaces, and plenty of outdoor entertainment space.
"Designed for grand-scale entertaining and ultimate versatility, the estate is further complemented by a 5-bedroom guest structure with a 3,600-square-foot living area, an RV/boat garage, and expansive outdoor play amenities," the listing adds.
"Combining commercial-grade steel construction with sophisticated, tailored finishes, this landmark Ozarks sanctuary stands in a class of its own."
The listing notes that property tours will be offered before the auction ends, and an appointment is required for anyone who wishes to gain access to the extraordinary estate.
The listing also alludes to the property's impressive sporting heritage, pointing out that it was once the "home of a professional athlete," although it does not mention Hamels by name.
The pitcher, who spent 15 seasons in the MLB, was a three-time All-Star and helped garner the win for the Phillies in the 2008 World Series.
After he was traded to the Rangers, Hamels spent three years in Texas, before moving to the Chicago Cubs in 2018. He ended his career with the Atlanta Braves, before retiring in 2023.
Hamels and Strobel divorced in 2024—and in February 2026, he revealed he was engaged to actress Rebekah Graf, who is best known for her portrayal of Heather Locklear in the Netflix biopic "The Dirt."