Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has sold his Houston mansion, ending a long period on the market that began in 2017 when he first listed the property. Despite several attempts and price adjustments over the years, the home finally found a buyer in 2025, with the sale reportedly closing in August.

Deshaun Watson has offloaded his $1.8 million Houston dwelling, which he initially listed in 2017.(Realtor.com)

Property Overview and History

Watson purchased the 5,264-square-foot Texas mansion in March 2018 after being drafted by the Houston Texans. The home features five bedrooms and five bathrooms with a spacious, open floor plan ideal for entertaining. The property includes luxurious amenities such as a resort-style pool, a chef’s kitchen with marble countertops, a media room with a projector, and scenic views overlooking parts of the Royal Oaks Country Club golf course.

By June, he decreased his asking price to $1.65 million and has now finally found a buyer, Realtor.com can exclusively reveal.(Realtor.com)

The exterior boasts a brick facade with lush greenery, outdoor seating areas including a covered loggia with an outdoor kitchen, a hot tub, and a spacious balcony. Inside, the primary suite offers a large walk-in closet, a two-story bath, dual vanities, and seating areas, emphasizing comfort and elegance.

The resort-style pool with water features (Realtor.com)

Sale Details and Market Activity

Watson initially put the home on the market in 2017 for $1.65 million but withdrew it before relisting the following year. After several months without success, he removed it again, only to put it back on the market in February 2025, this time with an asking price of $1.8 million. By June 2025, the price was lowered back to $1.65 million. The final sale price has been reported to be between $1.3 million and $1.51 million, with the deal closing on August 21, 2025.

The property boasts five bedrooms and five bathrooms in 5,264 square feet of living space.(Realtor.com)

Context of the Sale and Watson’s Career

Watson, who signed a landmark five-year, $230 million contract with the Cleveland Browns in 2022, struggled with injuries and controversies, including multiple sexual assault allegations which influenced his departure from the Houston Texans. Despite this, he continues to spend time in Houston while recovering from a second Achilles injury, with hopes of returning to play for the Browns in the 2025 NFL season.

The sale marks a clear break in Watson’s ties to Houston’s NFL scene, moving forward with his career and life in Cleveland while leaving behind an upscale Texas residence that reflected his early success and high-profile presence in the city.

This sale highlights both the luxurious lifestyle of an NFL star and the complexities athletes face in managing personal real estate amid career ups and downs. Watson’s Houston mansion, with its high-end amenities and prominent location, has finally transitioned to new ownership after years on the market.