NY Jets star quarterback Aaron Rodgers bought $9.5 million Montclair home, reports say
Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets' newest quarterback, recently bought a beautiful mansion in Montclair, according to multiple reports. The story was initially reported by the Daily Mail and the New York Post. Rodgers currently lives in a $4 million Manhattan apartment and bought the Montclair home ahead of his first season with the Jets.
The contemporary mansion, which sold for $9.5 million, has eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. The modern home also features a gourmet kitchen, a wine cellar and a gym. The home is about 10 miles from MetLife Stadium and about 20 miles from Manhattan.
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A $9.5 million home marked the most expensive sold in Essex County so far this year. The real estate agent for that home could not confirm who bought it.
Montclair is a suburban commuter town in Essex County known for its large old homes, diverse community and arts scene. Within the town resides the second-largest university in New Jersey, Montclair State University, along with several art galleries, live theaters and an art museum. The downtown area houses a wealth of boutiques and restaurants, among other local businesses.
Rodgers also owns homes in Malibu, California, and Hobart, Wisconsin. In 2021, he sold his Del Mar, California, home for $5.13 million.
Rodgers signed a two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract with the Jets. The team finished its last season with a 7-10 record, marking its seventh consecutive losing season. Thursday night, the Jets kicked off their preseason with a 21-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
The Jets haven't won a Super Bowl since 1969 and last saw the playoffs in 2010. However, fans are hopeful that Rodgers can bring wins for the team. Rodgers led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl victory in 2011 and is set to be a Hall of Fame quarterback five years after he retires.
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