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Kate Upton and Justin Verlander bought a home in Florida. They have famous neighbors.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander and model Kate Upton posed during halftime at the Feb. 14, 2016, NBA All-Star basketball game in Toronto.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander and model Kate Upton posed during halftime at the Feb. 14, 2016, NBA All-Star basketball game in Toronto. AP

Welcome to the neighborhood. Kate Upton and Justin Verlander recently bought a home (sorry, mansion) in Jupiter, The Dirt first reported.

The “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue” model and Houston Astros pitcher plunked down $6.55 million for the 4,600-square-foot, four-bedroom waterfront beauty.

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Beside the glorious views, perks include a double-island kitchen, library meets office, putting green, dock and fancy pool with fiber-optic lighting.

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The property was listed with Brad Ball and Shannon Ball of Frankel Ball Realty. The Miami Herald reached out for comment about the Caribbean-inspired abode but did not immediately hear back.

The power couple, who have a 3-year-old daughter, Genevieve, have been renting a home in Palm Beach Gardens. Verlander recently posted an Instagram photo of him diving into a pool but where he is isn’t clear.

The Verlanders’ new residence in Jupiter. Realtor.com
The Verlanders’ new residence in Jupiter. Realtor.com

The Verlanders’ neighbors include quite a few Trumps.

Back in May, Eric and Lara Trump paid $3.2 million for a five-bedroom, seven-bath spread at his father former President Donald Trump’s Trump National Golf Club gated community.

The Verlanders’ new home in Jupiter/Realtor.com
The Verlanders’ new home in Jupiter/Realtor.com

Big brother Donald Jr. lives there too. The businessman paid $9.7 million for a six-bedroom home in Admiral’s Cove with his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Also nearby in that area of the 561 is golf star Greg Norman, who lived in a palatial spread called Tranquility in Jupiter for many years, but recently, um, downsized to a place in Palm Beach Gardens. His $12.2 million spot is in the same upscale community where Tiger Woods’ ex Elin Nordegren lives.

This story was originally published August 30, 2021 at 4:48 PM.

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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