Tag Archives: Celebrity Homes

Though his performance during the 2012 Olympic games has been less dominant than anticipated, Michael Phelps is proving his commitment to competition, having recently jumped into the volatile real estate market. According to Zillow, Phelps has listed his Baltimore condominium for $1.42 million.

Controversial hoops star Gilbert Arenas recently listed his Great Falls, Virginia, party pad for $3.5 million. According to Curbed, Arenas' estate features over-the-top amenities including a shark tank, outdoor grotto, suede covered walls, and one of the "largest private pools you will ever see."

The Glendale, California, house that once belonged to sports legend Casey Stengel has hit the market for $2.41 million. The Mediterranean home, which was built in 1925, was Stengel's life-long residence, and the basebal star called the property home until his death in 1975.

Pamela Anderson has many followers and fanatics thanks to her status as the world's most famous Playmate, and those who want to get a little closer to Anderson can now do so by renting her Malibu pad. However, the opportunity comes with a serious price tag, and Anderson is asking $50,000 per month to dwell in her 2,750-square-foot abode.

The CEO of CIsco Systems has listed his luxurious Silicon Valley estate. John Chambers, who also serves as Cisco'S chairman, is selling his 6-acre Los Altos Hills property for $14.8 million. Built in the 90s, the 8,280-square-foot home includes the usual high-end amenities like a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and tennis court.

Another former reality star and current pop star is joining the real estate fray. Just days after X Factor champion Leona Lewis listed her home in Los Angeles, Kelly Clarkson, who won the U.S. version of the competition, American Idol, has put her ranch in Mansfield, Texas, on the market for $1.495 million.

Calling the property one of "America's original 'green' houses," Curbed is reporting that a home in California's Sea Ranch development has hit the market for $1.2 million. The listed estate is part of a concept that was conceived by Al Boeke in 1963, when he tapped a notable roster of architects to participate in building Sea Ranch as the nation's first green housing project.

Showing fortitude as a previous winner of Britain's X Factor, Leona Lewis is displaying bravery once again, recently deciding to re-list her Los Angeles home. Jumping back into the city's choppy real estate market, Lewis has put her Nichols Canyon property back on the market for its original asking price of $2.5 million.

Is country superstar Tim McGraw entering the housing finance industry? All signs point to yes, according to a recent release revealing the recording artist's decision to launch HomeFront, a nationwide program that will provide mortgage-free homes to the country's wounded service members.

Summer vacation seekers can live like Thomas Crown in the Malibu manse of Pierce Brosnan, because the actor's 13,000-square-foot estate is up for lease at $250,000 per month. According to RealEstalker, the stunning property boasts beach access, as well as unique design elements like Indonesian-themed decor.