The Joe Rogan Experience host first rose to fame in the 1990s sitcom NewsRadio and went on to host stunt/dare game show Fear Factor, followed by forays into martial arts, where he is a renowned commentator for the UFC.
And while nowadays his name is tied to his immensely popular podcast (which was the most popular podcast in the U.S. for much of 2020 and 2021, reaching an estimated 11 million people per episode), the former Fear Factor host has had an extensive stand-up comedy career, which he started in back 1988 and continues to the present day.
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The Joe Rogan Experience host and his family of five became part of the “mass exodus out of California” due to the Golden State’s lockdown rates and COVID-19 responses, lack of rain, homelessness epidemic, overpopulation, and increased taxes.
According to the father-of-three, the Lone Star State — and the multi-million dollar dream house he found there — is a far more appealing alternative and the perfect place to call home. And plenty of other prominent A-listers agree, with many other celebrities now living in Texas.
The entrance to Joe Rogan’s house in Austin, Texas. Image credit: Peter Vitale via Benjamin Wood
Rogan’s house in Austin, Texas is one of the most exclusive properties in the area and puts the podcaster in proximity to some other well-known celebrities that reside in the state’s capital — including Supernatural actor Jensen Ackles, who also lives in a lovely lake house in Austin.
Stepping inside Joe Rogan’s Austin house. Image credit: Peter Vitale via Benjamin Wood
Joe Rogan’s new house comes with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that open up to mesmerizing lake views. Image credit: Peter Vitale via Benjamin Wood
Since The Joe Rogan Experience host purchased the property in an off-market deal, and Texas is a non-disclosure state (meaning we can’t see the prices for sold properties), we’ve combed all available public records to give you as much information as possible about Rogan’s house in Austin:
Key facts & figures
- Location: Lake Austin in Austin, Texas
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 9
- Square footage: 10,980
- Year built: 2008
- Lot size: 3.92 acres
- Amenities: podcast room, outdoor pool, 300 feet of waterfront with 3 boat docks
- Purchase price: $14.4 million (October, 2020)
- Previous list price: $7,250,000 (July, 2015)
It was previously owned by an interior designer (and it shows)
They’re also the ones who added the Asian-inspired and modern upgrades, which add a wow factor to the already impressive home.
The main living area has an open floorplan that combines the dining room, living room and library. Image credit: Peter Vitale via Benjamin Wood
The living area is accented by dark blue walls and dramatic furnishings. Image credit: Peter Vitale via Benjamin Wood
The statement piece in Joe Rogan’s house in Texas is a floor-to-ceiling built-in library. Image credit: Peter Vitale via Benjamin Wood
The kitchen inside Joe Rogan’s Austin house comes with antique cabinetry and two kitchen islands. Image credit: Peter Vitale via Benjamin Wood
The inviting kitchen boasts a rustic farmhouse vibe, complemented by stylish finishes and large windows. Image credit: Peter Vitale via Benjamin Wood
