NFL Star Josh Jacobs Puts Custom Las Vegas ‘Dream Home’ on the Market for $6 Million—After Quitting Raiders for the Green Bay Packers
NFL running back Josh Jacobs is ready to turn his back on Las Vegas once and for all in the wake of his transfer from the Raiders to the Green Bay Packers—a move that prompted him to put his custom-built Nevada “dream home” on the market for a hair under $6 million.
Jacobs, 26, who signed a contract with Green Bay in 2024, previously played for the Las Vegas Raiders from 2019 to 2023. During that time, he spent two years building an ultra-modern mansion on a plot of land he purchased for $750,000 in 2021.
Completed in 2023, the three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property sits just a 15-minute drive from the stadium where the Raiders play and train.
However, the football pro was only able to enjoy the proximity to his former team’s HQ for a matter of months before he made the move to the Wisconsin-based Packers, where he has been having what pundits describe as a “spectacular season,” completing 767 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the first half of the season.
While it remains to be seen whether Jacobs will choose to put down permanent roots near his new team’s home base, he has clearly decided that a return to Las Vegas is not in the cards.
From homeless to football star
The athlete, who experienced homelessness in his youth, lived in motels rooms with his father and four siblings and even spent some time sleeping in his father’s car in Tulsa, OK, he revealed in a candid 2018 interview with ESPN.
He told the outlet that he “normalized” his situation and ultimately believes that the circumstances of his upbringing were an “advantage” because it helped him to learn how to “grind.”
“I wouldn’t get complacent because I never had it easy,” the University of Alabama alum explained.
After being chosen by the Raiders as the 24th pick in the first round of the 2019 draft, Jacobs signed a four-year contract worth a staggering $11.9 million, including a $6.7 million signing bonus.
He wasted no time in showing gratitude to his family, revealing in January 2020 that he had used his first big paycheck to buy a home for his father.
During his time with the Raiders, Jacobs made his mark as the 2022 rushing yards leader and a two-time Pro Bowl section. In addition to his professional accolades, he enjoyed a personal first: the design of his first home.
“Jacobs’ journey and his achievements are incredibly moving. This isn’t just a home; it’s a symbol of his hard work and dreams coming true,” says listing agent James Meadows, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties, in a statement.
Custom-designed mansion
Designed by the player, who spent years creating the single-story estate, the layout is accessed through a courtyard entrance with a fire pit. Inside, find floor-to-ceiling pocket windows that connect to the outdoors, with a backyard that has a half basketball court and a lap pool.
Just one year old, the build, set behind tall hedges on almost an acre, spans 5,304 square feet and includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Highlights of the single-story, open-plan residence include a chef’s kitchen with white marble countertops and contrasting black cabinetry. Adjacent to the kitchen, the living area features a dining space and a living area with a white marble fireplace, wet bar, and a glass-enclosed wine wall. The home also features a media room and a six-car garage.
The primary suite boasts oversized windows and direct backyard access. The en suite, marble-clad bathroom comes with a glassed-in shower and a closet with built-in shelving.
Playful backyard
Designed for entertainment, the resortlike backyard sports a half basketball court and a covered patio with a built-in grill. There’s also a lap pool with a spa and two Baja decks.
The outdoor sanctuary overlooks undeveloped land, offering views of the surrounding mountains.
Located in Augusta Canyon at Southern Highlands Golf Club, the home includes community amenities such as seven parks with walking trails, a fitness center, a private golf course, spa services, and swimming pools.
Raiders ‘hot spot’
“I would call this the neighborhood of champions,” Meadows says in his statement. “It’s a hotspot for Raiders staff and players. Derek Carr lives here during the offseason, and even former Raiser’s head coach Jon Gruden lived here.”
He adds, “Plus, you can’t beat the location–just a quick 15-minute drive to the Las Vegas Strip, and perfectly situated between their practice facility and the stadium.”
Bigger and better?
Although Jacobs’ contract with the Raiders was sizable, it pales in comparison with his $48 million, four-year signing with the Packers, which will see him earn an estimated annual salary of $12 million.
Needless to say, the sporting superstar can afford to have his pick of the most exclusive—and priciest—homes in the Green Bay area, which currently have a median listing price of $319,900.
And should he wish to once again design a custom home, there are several plots of land for him to choose from, including a 37-acre lot on the market for $13.875 million, a more modest 14-acre lot listed for $5.2 million, and a sizable 167-acre lot with a $5 million price tag.
