G
erry Turner, 74, the former “Golden Bachelor” star, has secured a buyer for his 2,624‑square‑foot lakefront home in Indiana. The property, which he put on the market in early July 2023, sold less than four months after he announced his ongoing battle with Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia.
Turner’s listing began at $739,900, but he cut the price to $719,900 a few weeks later. Property records now show the house is under a contingent offer—Turner has accepted an offer, but the sale is subject to conditions that must be satisfied before closing.
The home, which Turner purchased in 2020 for $181,250, features four bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, and a spacious layout that opens onto a porch with lake views. The listing, handled by Daniel Orlando of The Anchor and Arbor Team, describes the house as “exceptionally well cared for” and “mostly furnished with a few exclusions.” The lower level has wood flooring, a glass‑door‑lined living room that opens onto a deck, and a custom kitchen with granite countertops and bar seating for four. The master suite boasts cathedral ceilings, a walk‑in closet, a walk‑in shower, and panoramic water views.
Turner’s personal life has been turbulent. He and former wife Theresa Nist married in January 2024 after a whirlwind romance on “The Golden Bachelor.” They announced their divorce just three months later, citing a diagnosis of cancer that had been made a few weeks before the split. In a December 2024 interview with People, Turner explained that the cancer diagnosis forced him to reassess his priorities, shifting focus from a planned move to Charleston, South Carolina, to spending more time with his family—his two daughters, two son‑in‑laws, and granddaughters.
Nist has publicly disputed some of Turner’s claims. In a “Dear Shandy” podcast episode, she countered his allegations that she had asked him to sleep on the couch and that intimacy had been ignored. She insisted they slept together the first night and that he had offered to sleep on the couch only after she expressed discomfort with the bed size. She also highlighted that she had renovated their bedroom to accommodate both of them, though she said it was too late to change the situation.
Turner’s memoir, “Golden Years: What I’ve Learned From Love, Loss, and Reality TV,” details the breakup and accuses Nist of forcing him to sleep on the couch. Nist responded in the podcast, accusing Turner of never truly loving her and suggesting he should have called off the wedding. She criticized his decision to marry a woman he allegedly did not want to marry, emphasizing that their lives should have taken a different path.
The house’s sale comes amid these personal upheavals. While Turner had originally planned to relocate to Charleston with Nist, his cancer diagnosis altered those plans. It remains unclear whether he intends to follow through on the Charleston move or if the sale of the Indiana property signals a permanent shift.
The property’s listing highlights its proximity to the lake, a porch with multiple seating areas, and a layout that blends kitchen and living spaces. The home’s lower level features wood flooring, glass doors that flood the living room with natural light, and a deck that opens onto the water. The upper level houses four generously sized bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and the master suite offers cathedral ceilings, a walk‑in closet, and a walk‑in shower, all with sweeping water views.
Turner’s acceptance of a contingent offer marks a significant step in his personal and professional journey. The sale of the lake house, the revelations in his memoir, and the public disputes with Nist all underscore the complex interplay between his reality‑TV fame, personal relationships, and health challenges. As the deal moves toward closing, the conditions that must be met will determine whether the transaction finalizes and what it means for Turner’s future plans.
