Luxe Living

NFL great Jerry Rice has recently re-listed his massive 14,000 square-foot Atherton, CA home for a reduced price of $10.5 million. According to property records, Rice first purchased the land in 2001 for just $2.1 million. After building on the property, he listed it for sale in 2007 for $22 million, then once again in July of this year for $13.88 million. After a few million in price cuts, this state-of-the-art mansion is tackling the real estate market yet again, seeking a new owner – preferably a tech savvy candidate that would take advantage of all its bells and whistles.

Located in California’s Bay Area, this estate is a tech mogul’s dream come true. Made for a champion, the seven-bedroom, eight full, and three partial bath estate comes with a built-in elevator to access its three-levels, a seven-car-garage, and $2 million dollars worth of installed electronics, including a cutting edge security system and exquisite home theater. Sitting in one of the priciest zip codes in Silicon Valley, this estate is a tech hub within a tech hub. Fully equipped with automated smartphone capabilities, residents have the capability to remotely control various appliances and security via mobile, from anywhere in the world. After tearing down the original home in 2001, and building this “smart home” masterpiece, it seems Rice was looking to add tremendous property value. It’s no doubt he clearly went all….the….way.

Versace limestone floors, an aquarium, gym, sauna, and Swarovski crystal accents glam up the property, offering stunning elegance throughout. To appeal to the inner chef in us all, the over-the-top gourmet kitchen includes the latest stainless appliances, a deep fryer, steamer, and pizza oven. The spectacular exterior grounds offer a large entertainment area with a massive pool, Jacuzzi tub,  outdoor built-in barbecue, gazebo with built-in heat lamps, and large grass area.

Real estate touchdown! Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer has scored a buyer for his East San Diego home, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Jammer, who has played in San Diego since 2002, has just sold a home just east of the pricey community of Rancho Santa Fe for $1.2 million. The 4,300-square-foot home was on the market for less than 30 days before escrow closed on April 9, 2012, according to public records.

Jammer and his wife split in 2011, prompting the sale of the family home. They currently have a second home and a plot of land on the San Diego market as well.

The Jammers’ recently-sold home is a highly-upgraded model with 5-bedrooms and 4.5-bathrooms on a very large lot with no neighbors to the side or back. The home features custom cabinetry, faux paint, a state-of-the-art AV system and his-and-hers closets outfitted by California Closets. Perfect for the San Diego heat or someone without a green thumb, the yard is low maintenance and outfitted with artificial Easy Turf.

The home sits on a coveted corner lot and cul-de-sac and has enough room for a pool.

LaDainian Tomlinson, “L.T.,” the long-time San Diego Charger and current New York Jet has an incredible San Diego-area home on the market. Nestled in the suburban community of Poway, L.T. is offloading an estate that consists of 2 parcels totaling more than 13+acres. The home was custom built and features all the bells and whistles an All Star and his family could ever need or want. In the main house, you’ll find 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The property also has a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom detached guest/in-laws/au pair quarters. A Southern California must-have, L.T’s house has a resort-style pool with a bridge and waterfalls. The home has a uniquely amazing private theatre, outside cabana with a top-of-the-line bbq and flat screens throughout. The 13+ acres includes a second 2nd parcel that houses a full size basketball court and tennis court. This second 2nd parcel could potentially be a future sale or held and developed.

We’re quite the sports fanatics here at Trulia HQ, so we want to give L.T. a shout out for his major athletic accomplishments:

• Holds the all-time NFL record for single season touchdowns (31).
• Holds the all-time NFL record for single season rushing touchdowns (28). (The previous record was 27, set in 2003 by Priest Holmes and in 2005 by Shaun Alexander.)
• Holds the all-time NFL record for the most points scored in a single season (186). (The previous record was 176, set in 1960 by Paul Hornung.)
• Holds the all-time NFL record for the most games with 2+ rushing touchdowns (38).
• Holds the all-time NFL record for the most games with 3+ rushing touchdowns (12).
• Holds the all-time NFL record for the most games with 200+ yards from scrimmage in a season (5) in 2003

It’s skills like this that earns a house like that.