Wahlberg and McCarthy List $2.8M St. Charles Home After 11 Years

Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy have listed their 7,236-square-foot St. Charles, Illinois estate for $2.799 million. The couple, who purchased the property in 2015 for $1.1 million, are selling after 11 years in the Fox River Valley town. The listing follows the closure of their local restaurant and coincides with shifting entertainment schedules.
Key points
- The home is listed at $2.799 million, up from the $1.1 million purchase price in 2015.
- The property features four bedrooms, six baths, a swimming pool, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking wooded grounds.
- The couple has not publicly explained the sale, though it follows the June closure of their Wahlburgers restaurant in St. Charles.
- The home is owned through a trust to conceal identities in public records, though the listing does not hide their names.
- The sale coincides with McCarthy's role on 'The Masked Singer' and Wahlberg's Las Vegas residency.
Background
Our earlier coverage noted the listing followed the abrupt closure of the couple's Wahlburgers restaurant in St. Charles in June. The property was previously described as a symbol of their relationship, with the couple purchasing it shortly after their 2014 marriage.
How outlets are covering it
Patch emphasizes the property's luxury features, including a basement bar, stained glass windows, and a dining table from their former reality show. Yahoo Entertainment highlights the potential move to California, noting the sale amid talk of a relocation. Both sources agree on the listing price and the 11-year residency duration, but differ in focus: Patch details the home's interior, while Yahoo frames the sale as a potential step toward a California move.
Why it matters
The sale signals a potential shift in the couple's lifestyle, possibly linked to entertainment industry changes, such as 'The Masked Singer' moving production to New Jersey for tax incentives. It also reflects broader trends in celebrity real estate, where high-profile homes are listed after significant life or career changes.
What to watch
The couple has not commented on whether they plan to relocate to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, or remain in the area. The listing's outcome will depend on buyer interest and market conditions in the St. Charles luxury segment.
- Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy List $2.8M Home Amid Talk of California Move Yahoo
- Jenny McCarthy Says She and Husband Donnie Wahlberg Are ‘Going to Vegas’ After Listing Longtime Illinois Home people.com
- Jenny McCarthy And Donnie Wahlberg Put St. Charles Estate On The Market For $2.799 Million Patch
- Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg put St. Charles home on the market Crain's Chicago Business
- Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy’s St. Charles estate hits market for $2.8 million Chicago Star Media
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