 Imagine being able to take in breathtaking views every time you look out the windows of your own home? If you're someone who loves exquisite apartments, wouldn't you be captivated by this penthouse boasting a panoramic scene of the one and only New York City? Let's go over the life of baseball star Derek Jeter first before we look at his former Manhattan penthouse and his former Tampa mansion. Now before we get into this video, I wanted to shout out the brand Otter Spirit. They make gorgeous gem bracelets and at the end of this video I will tell you way more about the company that they also contribute to a good cause and I'm also going to give you my 20% off discount code. So be sure to stay tuned till the end when I share that. Derek Jeter, born in 1974 in New Jersey, is an American professional baseball player who made his mark as a shortstop for the New York Yankees. His stellar performance earned him multiple selections to the American League All-Star team. This solidified Derek's status as one of the most beloved and celebrated players of his era. Young Derek started playing Little League at the age of 5, but it was at Kalamazoo Central High School where he truly took the spotlight. Here, he maintained an incredible 500 plus average in each of his final three seasons. But the 1992 MLB draft changed everything. Derek Jeter, a top prospect, fell to the sixth overall pick, chosen by none other than his childhood team, the New York Yankees. In 1995, Derek Jeter made his MLB debut for the New York Yankees, and little did we know, he was about to become a key player in the 1996 season, contributing to the team's World Series victory. From there, Jeter's career soared to new heights. MVP votes, All-Star appearances, defensive accolades, and peak performances, especially in 1999 when he led the majors in hits and propelled the Yankees to another World Series title. Now, of course, the road wasn't always smooth. The A-Rod acquisition brought some scrutiny, but Jeter maintained his role as the face of the franchise. The 2009 season brought a final championship for Jeter, concluding an era of dominance for the Yankees. As Jeter aged, his on-field performance showed signs of decline, but he remained a fixture in the Yankees lineup. His 2014 retirement marked the end of an amazing career, celebrated with a farewell tour and memorable moments. But obviously, Derek Jeter's story doesn't end there. Beyond baseball, he ventured into business with the creation of the player's Tribune and later became the CEO of the Miami Marlins. Now, with a fortune like that, of course Derek has lived in some beautiful homes. In September 2011, Derek Jeter decided to sell his New York City throne room, which was a corner penthouse located at the Trump World Tower for $20 million. He bought the place for $12.7 million in 2001. Some of the photos showed completely barren rooms, but were soon updated with pictures with furnishings. Let me tell you, this home is impressive. The 5,380 square foot pad faces south of the 88th floor, offering an incredible view of Manhattan's iconic skyline through huge 16 foot tall windows. It has four bedrooms, 5.5 baths, chef's eating kitchen, dining room den, and living room, complete with fireplace. In September 2012, the penthouse was sold to Sylvia Louise Reacher for a hefty $15.5 million. Moving on to the updates for 2023s, since the shortstop moved out, the palatial pad has undergone a total renovation. Upon entering the home, you're first greeted with striking views of the Empire State Building, Central Park, the George Washington Bridge, and the One World Trade. A few of the apartment's other standout features include its soaring 16 foot dealings and massive slave fireplace. Elsewhere the spread's 79 foot frontage along East 47th Street connects the living, dining, and entertainment areas. The en suite main bathroom adds to the sense of luxury and sports a free standing soaking tub, a rain shower, white marble tiles, and custom cabinets. Derek Jeter also once owned a massive mansion in Tampa and he sold this place for $22.5 million back in 2021. Derek purchased two lots beside each other in 2005 and 2006 would eventually be developed into the luxury space that it is today. The 21,796 square foot waterfront property was completed in 2011. It boasts seven bedrooms and eight and a half baths. The home also has 345 feet of open bay access to Davis Islands. Smith and associates real estate help Jeter and his wife Hannah in selling this massive property. This is the most impressive home to ever hit the market in the Tampa Bay area. That's what one of the realtors said. And did you know that Tom Brady also rented this mansion together with his ex-wife and their children after he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Clearly this home has quite the celebrity pedigree. The seven bedroom mansion sits on 1.25 acres of land, spans over 30,000 square feet in fact closer to 31,000 and is closed off with a six foot high gate. The baseball stars neighbors refer to this wall as the Great Wall of Jeter. Despite this barrier taking in the scenery is a breeze as our terraces all around the house complete with views of Hillsborough Bay. Stepping inside the mansion, the sophisticated living room is very spacious and features super high soaring ceilings. In the backyard, there's a pool and a stunning ocean view. Derek's home featured a kitchen that any chef would approve of. You expect anything less? The house currently features the perfect room to chill out and unwind with amenities like a full service bar and a pool table. Then this massive home also has access to a massive dock. The multi-level home theater can go toe to toe with the AMC's and Reckles of the World. The home office is even a luxury space for when you have to get work done. There is a fully equipped home gym that was literally built for a professional athlete who wouldn't love to use that. Now, sadly, the new owners who landed the property for $22.5 million have applied to tear it down. There's speculation that they want to build several houses on the property similar to how it was before Jeter bought the land. Me, that's crazy. I mean, you already spent $22.5 million. Too much money to spend. Otter Spirit makes beautiful handmade jewelry and they use only authentic gemstones. Each piece is hand-picked and tells its own story. Over 80% of the gemstones from Otter Spirit are ranked grade AAA or better, none ever below grade A. Being the animal lover that I am, my favorite thing about Otter Spirit is that they donate $1 per bracelet to protect Sea Otter. Otter Spirit is based in Monterey Bay, home of the California Wild Sea Otters. Wild otters were almost completely extinct and they're now slowly recovering thanks to conservation efforts. Otter Spirit is also a small family-owned business and that's another reason why I love them. These bracelets I'm wearing here, I'm wearing the Multi-Amazonite, the Adventurine and the Red Jasper. These are the elements that I wanted to bring into my life most of all. I chose these because Adventurine is one of my favorite gems. It represents prosperity and I want to fill my world with abundance. I love the Multi-Amazonite because of its colors and also because it promotes healing, which is something I also wanted to gift myself. Not to mention it's the hopeful stone and promotes things like emotional balance, enhancing intuition and getting rid of negative energy. Finally, I have the Red Jasper. Red is one of my favorite colors, as you can see, and I love Jasper because it promotes strength. Otter Spirit impressed me with their bracelets. I don't usually wear jewelry, but these bring beautiful energy when I put them on. Not only do they serve purpose, they also feel so light and comfortable to wear. And the gems are gorgeous. If you guys want to bring in some positive vibes for your new year or bring them to someone you love, Otter Spirit has a ton of gem bracelets to choose from on their website. If you use my special link or my coupon code, Kara20 at checkout, you're gonna get 20% off, which is even better, and some of that will still be donated to the otters. All right, well, after looking at the homes of Derek Jeter, that is gonna wrap up today's house tour. Before we go, answer this question for me. What would you do if you purchased Jeter's former Tampa property? Would you tear it down and turn it into a compound, or leave it as it is? I think I would leave it as it is, but I wouldn't have $22 million anyways, so let me know in the comments down below, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow me on Instagram to chat. I'm Kara the Vampire Slayer, and as always, I'll see you in another video. Bye.