Jerry Rice’s Former French Chateau Estate Lists in Bay Area With $500K Gym, Private Theater
Hall of Famer's weights remain in $500K gym; 25-yard lap pool and private theater highlight 12,520-square-foot chateau
A French chateau-style estate once owned by NFL legend Jerry Rice has hit the market in the Bay Area, offering 12,520 square feet of living space on a 1.24-acre parcel that blends Old World architecture with professional-grade athletic amenities.
The six-bedroom, seven-full-bathroom residence includes a detached guesthouse, a 25-yard lap pool, and a putting green. But the standout feature for sports enthusiasts is a $500,000 professional-grade gym that still contains Rice’s personal weights and training equipment — a rare instance where a celebrity’s actual workout gear remains with the property.
Rice, widely considered the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, spent 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and won three Super Bowls. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. The property’s gym reflects the training regimen that helped him set NFL records for receptions (1,549), receiving yards (22,895), and touchdown receptions (197) that still stand today.
Beyond the athletic facilities, the main residence showcases formal European detailing: a stepped entry foyer leading to a fireside living room framed by a massive arched window, a formal dining room, a kitchen with a glass-lined breakfast nook, and a family room. A mahogany-paneled study and an Art Deco-inspired movie theater cater to entertainment, while a recreation room includes a bar and climatized wine alcove.
The primary suite features a chevron-tiled bathroom. Outdoors, a pergola-shaded dining terrace centers on a large stone fireplace, positioned adjacent to the pool and guesthouse.
Luxury properties tied to Hall of Fame athletes rarely retain the owner’s personal equipment. Most sellers remove specialized gear before listing. The inclusion of Rice’s weights adds provenance value for buyers who collect sports memorabilia or want a turnkey training facility at Hall of Fame standard.
The Bay Area’s ultra-luxury market has seen increased activity in 2024, with several nine-figure transactions in Atherton, Hillsborough, and Woodside. Properties exceeding 10,000 square feet on acre-plus lots remain scarce, particularly those with both architectural distinction and specialized amenities like a 25-yard pool — a length that accommodates serious lap swimming rather than recreational use.
The listing is marketed through Robb Report’s property platform. No asking price was disclosed in the initial announcement.
