Both soccer and real estate are having their moments in small Bay Area towns.
Morgan Hill, with a population of about 45,000, is the unofficial home of many 49ers players, including stars Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams, SF Gate reported.
The 49ers are scheduled to play the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship on Sunday with a ticket to the Super Bowl on the line.
Amid all the talk of the big game, the appeal of Bay Area suburbs lies in their quiet atmosphere and trendy real estate market, combined with rural charm, proximity to urban conveniences, and the ability to quickly unload purchases. It is characterized by the fusion of .
“From what I see, [NFL players] Like a laid back area of town. It's like Palo Alto and Menlo Park used to be,” fourth-generation rancher Greg Winovich told the magazine. “They can go anywhere without being sexually assaulted.”
In fact, Morgan Hill's appeal to professional athletes goes beyond its picturesque hills and bucolic scenery.
The town balances privacy and accessibility, and is just a short drive to San Jose. For athletes like Lance, Trey celebrated the purchase of a Morgan Hill mansion in 2022, this town's real estate market offers affordability and agility.
“They're temporary,” local real estate agent Chuck Vargas told the publication. “Especially the rookies. They go to another team. Mr. Trey had to move quickly, so his house sold in his three or four days. He couldn't get up and move. Masu.”
Revitalized over the past decade, the town's downtown area is vibrant and full of dining, entertainment, and lifestyle amenities.
Famous soccer and real estate often intersect.
Last week, University of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and his wife, Loreal, put their Austin mansion on the market for $5.8 million.
The home, located at 3300 Park Hills Drive, has six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms on just under a half-acre. Their asking price for a 5,300 square foot home is closer to $1,100 per square foot.
— Ted Glanser
