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Saturday, 28 July 2012

Celebrity Real Estate: Wahlberg, Seau homes hit market

By Zillow staff

This week in celebrity real estate, Mark Wahlberg's home is back on the market and the home of late NFL linebacker Junior Seau has been listed for sale.

Mark Wahlberg lists 90210 property again

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Mark Wahlberg's home includes an enormous pool with a waterfall.

He's great at starring in action films and Hollywood blockbusters, found success as an underwear model and was even a decent singer back in the day. But Mark Wahlberg has not done quite as well when it comes to selling his home in the Beverly Glen neighborhood.

Wahlberg first listed his enormous estate in 2008 for $15.9 million. In 2009, with news of his wife, model Rhea Durham, expecting baby No. 4, the property was delisted. In 2011, the home hit the MLS again, this time with a discounted price of $13.995 million.

Unfortunately, that discount wasn't enough, and Wahlberg slashed the price again ? this time down a million to $12.995 million.

Wahlberg's Mediterranean-style manse at?9694 Oak Pass Rd., Beverly Hills, Calif., 90210, is an ultra-private compound in a secure and gated community near Beverly Park. A "trophy property with unparalleled privacy," Wahlberg's 5-bed, 8.5-bath home sits on nearly 2 acres. A guest house on the property provides an additional two bedrooms and baths.

Measuring 11,500 square feet, the prime slice of celebrity real estate offers a chef's kitchen, screening room, as well as dining and living rooms "fit for entertaining."

Wondering how Wahlberg gets in shape for his movie roles? The property also has a two-story gym with a full-size boxing ring. The grounds feature a sports court (suited for basketball, tennis or racquetball), putting green, outdoor pool with waterfall, grotto and cabanas, and sweeping canyon views.

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The master bath features a steam shower and soaking tub.

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Like many actors' homes, Wahlberg's house features a movie theater.

See more photos of Wahlberg's home on Zillow.

Junior Seau's Former Home for Sale

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The day of Junior Seau's death, the property was surrounded by mourning fans.

Football fans were shocked and saddened in May when retired NFL linebacker Junior Seau was found dead in his Oceanside, Calif.,?home. It was later determined that the former San Diego Charger, Miami?Dolphin and New England Patriot had committed suicide at age 43.

Less than three months after his death, Seau's home is now listed for $2.295 million in the San Diego real estate market.

Seau purchased the home at 604 S The Strand, Oceanside, Calif., 92054 for $3.2 million in 2005. The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath sits on a lot overlooking the ocean, which can be enjoyed from a massive outdoor balcony and the spacious great room.

Inside, the 2,238-square-foot home has hardwood floors throughout, a fireplace and antique stove in the kitchen.

The home is listed by John Beran??of ERA Ranch & Sea Realty.