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Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg’s marriage has become one of Hollywood’s favorites. They met on Watch What Happens Live in 2012 and reconnected the following year. The couple started dating in 2013 and married in August 2014 in St. Charles, Illinois, where they now share an incredible multimillion-dollar home. Here’s what to know about the couple’s five-bedroom renovated lakeside property.

Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg have renovated their St. Charles lakeside home

Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg’s St. Charles, Illinois, home is a spacious, multi-bedroom suburban estate. The lakeside property is reported to feature five bedrooms, with ample space for their blended family and frequent guests. However, the exact number of bathrooms has not been widely confirmed in public listings. While the couple has kept the home’s precise valuation private, comparable high-end homes in the St. Charles area, and McCarthy’s own past real estate, suggest a multi-million-dollar value. This likely puts their home in the range of $2 million to $4 million.

Wahlberg and McCarthy utilized Chicago-based designer John Wolf of Wolf Home Design to help them create a warm, functional — and still funky — vibe. With this in mind, the home’s interior features a piano-centered living room filled with personal décor. The main living room has comfortable sofas and chairs with art by Francine Turk and a black French door. And the large, renovated kitchen has an island for gathering. It also features high-top stools and a walk-in pantry. “This is the spot where everyone gathers,” Wahlberg previously told People.

The couple’s dedicated office space customized with memorabilia and bold design touches. Rather than leaning into ultra-modern minimalism, the home features family photos and meaningful objects. Additional rooms inside include a sitting room, a sunroom, a formal dining room, a sewing room for McCarthy, an office for Wahlberg, a Blondies cocktail-themed bar, and a kitchen and breakfast nook.

The house’s standout features include a luxury pool and a nature path

Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg’s home doesn’t just have an incredible interior. Many of the standout features exist outside.

The property includes a luxury pool complete with a grotto, waterfall, and water slide. Adjacent to the pool area, they’ve built a one‑hole golf green for casual practice and fun. Beyond these amenities, the couple also carved out a private nature path through part of the property, complete with decorative elements like a small Buddha statue and a tranquil fountain. According to People, Donnie Wahlberg described this as “a little piece of heaven” where McCarthy can take peaceful walks and unwind.

McCarthy and Wahlberg’s home also features spacious patios and lush landscaping. The setting includes open lawn areas and views toward nearby water features, enhancing the home’s lakeside charm. In 2020, McCarthy posted a clip of why she loves living in the Midwest and raising her kids in Illinois. The clip included beautiful sights from her home, including full trees, snowy winters, fishing trips, wildlife, camping trips, and a family bingo night.

Jenny McCarthy described why she desired to live in the Midwest

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In January 2026, Jenny McCarthy discussed why she doesn’t believe that Hollywood gets much right while on The Katie Miller Podcast.

“I think it gets everything wrong,” McCarthy said. “I think there’s nothing Hollywood gets right. This is why I moved back to the Midwest.”

“I grew up in Chicago, Southside Chicago, went to LA. When my son turned 8, I was like, ‘Oh, hell no,'” McCarthy continued. “I want him to go back to a place where kids ride their bikes, so the light comes on. I want the lightning bugs to be caught. I want him to play in the fire hydrant. I want friends forever.”

“And you don’t get that in Hollywood,” she said. “People don’t know their neighbors at all.”

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