A smooth hand- off among celebrities
In the middle of football season, Houston Texans receiver Randall Cobb managed to make a pass in Tarzana, quietly selling his traditional- style home in an offmarket deal for $ 5.05 million.
Records reveal that the buyers were 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey and his wife, model- actress Vanessa Lachey, who picked up the property through the same trust they used to buy an Encino home in 2016.
It was a short stay for Cobb; he paid $ 4.76 million for the 7,000square- foot home two years ago, The Times previously reported.
Gated walls and hedges surround the house, which was built in 2014 and boasts Cape Cod style across two stories. Blue shutters adorn the white exterior.
Inside, living spaces feature hardwood f loors, coffered ceilings, paneled walls and pocketing doors.
Upstairs, the loft and primary suite — one of five bedrooms — extend to private terraces with views of the city. Other amenities include a billiards room, movie theater, gym and wine cellar.
There’s plenty of space out back as well, as covered patios adjoin a grassy lawn, outdoor kitchen, swimming pool and spa. At the edge of the property, steps descend to a full- size basketball court.
After a standout college career at Kentucky, Cobb was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft. The 30- year- old made the Pro Bowl in 2014, and this April he signed a three- year deal with the Texans worth $ 27 million.
Nick and Vanessa Lachey married in 2011. The couple cohosted Netflix’s “Love Is Blind.”