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Former NFL Wideout T.J. Houshmandzadeh Selling Newport Coast Mansion

Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001 and went on to play for three other NFL teams before retiring after the 2011 season. Now, he’s ready to tackle another challenge—he’s just put his 13,171-square-foot family home in Newport Coast, CA, on the market for $4.2 million.

Houshmandzadeh bought the five-bedroom, 5.5-bath home for $3,458,000 in 2007, just a year after it was built. Sadly, he never got to spend much time in the place because his team affiliations took him all over the country.

He wanted a footprint in Southern California, where he was born and raised. Currently the baller has two SoCal places, which has become one too many.

“He doesn’t want to leave this home,” says listing agent Andrew McDonald of The Agency. “It’s bittersweet, as he loves the property and it’s brought him joy and treasured memories. However, he owns another home that is more convenient in location for him, his family, and their lifestyle.”

McDonald says Houshmandzadeh “selected this home because it offered everything he, his wife, and their children could ever want in a luxury coastal home, as well as the ideal environment for celebrations and entertaining their network of family and friends. It was a well-loved home even though it was barely lived in.”

There’s no doubt the home was built for fun and games for all ages. Outside, you can follow the floating steps to an infinity pool and spa, which are next to a fire pit and loggia, a cabana, and a built-in barbecue. There’s also a custom basketball court right outside the game room.

The mansion was also built for relaxation, in particular the second-story master wing. It has soaring ceilings, a private balcony with ocean views, and a walk-in closet. The master bath features dual vanities, a double shower, and a supersized raised tub.

On the first floor, the main living areas are spacious and open. There are wood, slate, and marble floors throughout, including in the kitchen, which features high-end appliances and a large pantry.

The modern Mediterranean-style home is located in the gated Pacific Ridge community, which features a high-end community center with a junior Olympic pool, a sports park, and hiking trails leading to Crystal Cove State Park.

“The entire estate is truly a retreat,” says McDonald.

Houshmandzadeh, 40, is currently on the staff roster of Long Beach Poly High School, listed as a wide receivers coach. Long Beach isn’t exactly far away from this Orange County home, but traffic-laden freeways between the two locales can make the commute a real bear. We can’t blame him for his desire to avoid an awful commute.

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