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Ichiro Suzuki in Issaquah, Estate of the Day

Celebrity sports real estate falls into a few basic categories. Usually players are either moving because they have been traded to another city or because they have traded up. Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is one who has done the latter. The Wall Street Journal's Private Properties reports that he recently built a new, larger home on Washington's Lake Sammamish. His former home, which also has lake views, is now on the market.

Suzuki's old house is a five-bedroom contemporary in Issaquah, about 15 miles from Seattle. The 5,000 square foot home was built in 1997 and was remodeled in 2003. The master suite has a two-sided fireplace and a private viewing deck over the lake. The grounds include a lighted sport court and gardens with two ponds. The listing says it was formerly listed as high as $3.2 million but it is now listed at $1.75 million.

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