When Joe Pesci retired from acting in 1999, film pundits figured it near impossible that the famously private Oscar-winner could ever be coaxed back into making one final star turn. As it turns out, director Martin Scorsese was the only person who could convince Pesci to come out for one last cinematic hurrah alongside Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. Now, with the critically-acclaimed The Irishman currently in theatres (it also lands on Netflix Nov. 27), Pesci is also making headlines in real estate news, selling his Jersey Shore waterfront mansion for $6.5 million. With plans to relocate to California for the year-round sunshine and extra rounds of golf, the “goodfella” is ready to move on from his home of nearly 30 years.
![Art Deco Vibes Exterior of a white 7,200-square-foot mansion in Jersey Shore](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-exterior-close.jpg)
Art Deco Vibes
For nearly 30 years, Joe Pesci has enjoyed plenty of privacy far from the prying eyes of the tabloids in this contemporary-meets-art-deco 7,200-square-foot home. Built in 1990, the mansion is located in the West Point Island neighbourhood of Jersey Shore – and it’s also a short bike ride from the beach.
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![Expansive Views An aerial shot of the waterfront views from the Jersey Shore mansion](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-exterior-view.jpg)
Expansive Views
The eight-bedroom, eight-bathroom property boasts stunning views of the waterfront and it’s own backyard dock, making us question why Pesci is leaving in the first place – well, aside from wanting to soak up the California sunshine.
![Keeping it Private A contemporary-meets-art-deco white Jersey Shore home with white gates around the entire property](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-exterior.jpg)
Keeping it Private
Forget the dreamy white picket fence – Pesci’s property is entirely gated. All the better to keep prying eyes at bay while the Oscar winner enjoys some R&R outside of the glare from the paparazzi’s lens.
![A Grand Entrance Turquoise front door that opens into an expansive, white home with a dramatic free-standing staircase](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-foyer.jpg)
A Grand Entrance
While the turquoise front door offers a fun pop of colour in an otherwise white monochromatic home, the dramatic, free-standing curved staircase immediately grabs the eye upon entering the front foyer.
![Open Concept A white open-concept living room and dining area with a grand piano and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-living-room.jpg)
Open Concept
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water, the open-concept living room features two seating areas and a grand piano. And with the two guitars in the corner, we wonder how often the musical Pesci – his latest album, Pesci … Still Singing, was released earlier in 2019 – has held jam sessions here with friends.
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![Green Living The second seating area in the open-concept living room with white walls and plenty of plants](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-basement-living-room.jpg)
Green Living
The second seating area in the living room features plenty of indoor plants while the white walls make the already expansive space feel even larger and more airy.
![Room to Mingle A large, open-concept eat-in kitchen with an island](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-open-concept-living-dining.jpg)
Room to Mingle
The large eat-in kitchen, complete with an island, is perfect for prepping meals for guests. Find more well-designed celebrity kitchens we want to have a meal in.
![Room With a View An open-concept dining room encircled by glass doors that lead onto the pool terrace](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-dining-room.jpg)
Room With a View
The open-concept dining room is encircled by glass doors that open onto the pool terrace.
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![Movie Night A media room with a variety of film posters and a throwback pinball machine](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-games-room.jpg)
Movie Night
In the media room, Pesci has proudly peppered his personal space with posters from his films and an awesome throwback pinball machine promoting his 1992 action-thriller, Lethal Weapon 3.
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![Cheers! A mini bar in a media room filled with movie posters and other memorabilia](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-games-room-bar.jpg)
Cheers!
The media room even features its own fully-stocked mini bar.
![Fond Memories An old barber's chair in the corner of the media room](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-barber-chair.jpg)
Fond Memories
A vintage vinyl barber’s chair occupies one corner of the house as a “poignant” reminder of Pesci’s first job. His mother, Maria Mesce, worked as a part-time barber when the actor was a youngster living in Belleville, New Jersey. He’d briefly followed in her footsteps before befriending Frankie Valli as a teen and turning his focus to music.
![Master of the House A spacious bedroom with a separate living space featuring a TV and couches](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-master-bedroom.jpg)
Master of the House
The spacious second storey, which can also be reached via elevator, contains eight bedrooms, including this master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Each room also boasts their own personal upper terraces with stunning views – ideal for lucky guests.
![Zen Out An all-white master bathroom with a large shower and separate bathtub](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-master-bathroom.jpg)
Zen Out
Whether you’d prefer a shower or a soothing soak in the tub, this master bathroom has got you covered. Speaking of chilling out, we also want to relax in these celebrity bathrooms.
![Pops of Purple The master bedroom with a white and purple colour palette](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-guest-bedroom-extra.jpg)
Pops of Purple
Guests can curl up in front of the TV in this cozy bedroom. For decor inspiration, check out these beautiful pieces of artwork for your home under $100.
![Be Our Guest A smaller guest bedroom with a private terrace overlooking the Jersey Shore waterfront](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-guest-bedroom-2.jpg)
Be Our Guest
This cozy guest bedroom has its own private terrace with stunning views of the Jersey Shore waterfront.
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![Let There Be Light Another guest bedroom with carpeting, blonde hardwood furniture and views of the Jersey Shore waterfront](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-guest-bedroom-3.jpg)
Let There Be Light
Friends and family who require a little more space will appreciate the extra room (and natural light) in these guest quarters.
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![And the Oscar Goes to … Private office with plenty of personal photos on the walls and awards in a glass case](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-office-view.jpg)
And the Oscar Goes to …
Pesci’s personal office, much like the bedrooms, also contains it’s own terrace and views of the bay – not to mention his numerous awards, including the Best Supporting Actor Oscar he won in 1991 for Goodfellas. If you look closely you can spot it in the glass case above the desk. Take a peek inside fellow Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio’s LA home.
![Beachy Vibes A spacious downstairs party room located next to the outdoor pool](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-banquet-room.jpg)
Beachy Vibes
The downstairs party room is located right next to the outdoor pool and has it’s own kitchen for food catering and entertaining guests. It’s giving us serious cruise ship vibes.
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![Chef’s Corner A small food catering kitchen off to the side of the downstairs party room](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-catering-kitchen.jpg)
Chef’s Corner
This small catering kitchen opens off to the side of the downstairs party room, making it easy for the hired servers to bring the finger foods and apps out to Pesci’s guests.
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![Swimming With the Stars An outdoor pool that can be reached by the downstairs party room](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-backyard-pool.jpg)
Swimming With the Stars
The downstairs party room spills out onto the spacious pool terrace should guests feel the urge for a quick dip.
![Lap of Luxury An aerial view of the backyard and waterfront of the Joe Pesci's Jersey Shore home](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-exterior-backyard.jpg)
Lap of Luxury
This stunning aerial shot of the back of the Oscar-winner’s home shows just how close the dock is to the swimming pool. Renovating your own home? Try these money-saving decor tips only designers know.
![Backyard Views An aerial shot of the waterfront dock in Joe Pesci's backyard](https://assets.hgtv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pesci-real-estate-exterior-jersey-shore-view.jpg)
Backyard Views
Even Pesci’s neighbours have their own envy-worthy waterfront backyard docks. For a little inspiration for your own space, try these beautiful backyard ideas for every budget.
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