The former USC Trojan, Matt Leinart, relisted his Manhattan Beach home at a higher price, reports Los Angeles Times. Last year, it was listed at $2,059,000, now, it is on the market for $2.4M, with Nicholas Schneider of Palm Realty Boutique as the home's listing agent, notes the outlet.
The Heisman Trophy winner's home covers more than 2100 sq.ft of living area and has reportedly undergone some renovations. The Leinart home includes three bedrooms and three baths, with open living spaces, a stylish kitchen and a breakfast bar, describes LA Times.
The pride of the Manhattan Beach home is a pair of wraparound decks offering what the area is known for---such wonderful ocean views.
Built in 1971, the three-story residence proves to be charming as it has a small yard just off the first level, adds the outlet.
According to property records, the athlete bought this home in 2012 for $1.45M, notes the Times. Thus, in just three years, the ex-Trojan will gain almost $1M from this deal if it closes soon which must be the case as the home is now already classified as a pending sale, based on its Multiple Listing Service status, notes the news site.
Overcoming adversity
As a young kid, Leinart was overweight and cross-eyed and experienced some people making fun of him, informs USC Trojans. Yet, instead of being down, he motivated himself to make things better. "I used to get made fun of for being cross-eyed. It's just a terrible thing because kids are so cruel to the fat kid, to the kid with the glasses. So I turned to sports," said Leinart, as quoted by the report.
This strength of character made the athlete a great leader which was notably displayed in one of his team's most memorable games against Arizona State in 2003, notes the website. The USC reportedly won despite Leinart's first-half combined knee and ankle injury. "I was trying not to limp, but I was in a lot of pain. Sometimes, you've got to play through it...The guys realized I was willing to do everything, even though I was just doing my job...I really didn't realize it that much at the time. But then I read the next day that some of the guys said we want to play for someone like that. I thought, 'Wow, these guys really have my back.' That was a huge turning point, " explained Leinart.
After playing with USC, he played professionally with the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans and Oakland Raiders, notes LA Times. The 31-year-old retired football player is presently with Pac-12 Networks, working as its studio analyst, adds the news site.
