Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Purchases $5.35 Million Ohio Estate Ahead of Marriage to Taylor Swift

American football player Travis Kelce acquired a $5.35 million waterfront estate in Bratenahl, Ohio, months before his July wedding to pop singer Taylor Swift. The transaction, initially reported by The Wall Street Journal, closed in March and places the Kansas City Chiefs tight end near his childhood home.

The purchase adds to a broader portfolio of residential properties owned by Kelce and Swift across the United States, following their marriage earlier this summer after nearly three years of dating.

Property Details and Layout

Constructed in 1895, the lakefront residence encompasses 21,140 square feet. Listing information from Realtor.com details that the home features eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a five-car garage, multiple fireplaces, a media room, and a resort-style swimming pool. According to local reporting from Cleveland.com, a former ballroom inside the house was converted during updates into an entertainment area featuring a game room and home theater.

The estate is located along Lake Erie in Bratenahl, situated a short distance from Cleveland Heights, where Kelce and his older brother, former professional football player Jason Kelce, were raised.

Renovation and Pricing History

Kelce bought the property from Figurati Construction Group, an entity owned by Gary Pellegrino. The construction firm originally acquired the property in 2023 for $1.95 million before launching substantial structural updates.

Following renovations, the property was listed on the market for $6.99 million. The asking price was later adjusted downward to $5.99 million. Kelce ultimately finalized the deal at $5.35 million, representing a $1.64 million reduction from its first listing price.

Personal Background and Upcoming Season

Kelce and Swift, both 36, were married in July during a ceremony held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Their real estate holdings include additional residences in California, Kansas, New York, Rhode Island, and Tennessee.

Kelce recently featured a female Samoyed dog that he shares with Swift in a promotional campaign for Tommy Hilfiger. The veteran tight end is entering his 14th season in the National Football League with the Kansas City Chiefs, which may serve as the concluding season of his professional football career.

Background

Travis Kelce has played as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs since entering the NFL, winning multiple championships during his tenure. Taylor Swift is a global pop artist with an extensive career in the music industry. The couple’s relationship gained widespread public attention starting in 2023, culminating in their wedding in mid-2024.