Actress Tamera Mowry-Housley and her husband, former journalist Adam Housley, placed their longtime Fairfield, California residence on the market for $2.69 million in June 2026 as they prepare to relocate full-time to a 15-acre agricultural estate in Napa Valley.

The listing marks a decisive turning point for the couple, arriving after their October 2024 purchase of an expansive, neglected wine-country property for $3.8 million. While high-profile real estate transactions often involve swapping one suburban mansion for another, this relocation hinges on an entirely different ambition: trading turnkey domestic comfort for the demanding realities of rural restoration, farming, and land stewardship.

The Transition from Suburban Luxury to Raw Acreage

The couple originally acquired their Fairfield house in 2011 for approximately $1.4 million. Constructed in 2005, the property encompasses about 4,863 square feet on a roughly half-acre parcel located north of San Francisco. Over their decade-and-a-half tenure, the home served as the primary residence for the couple and their two children, son Aden and daughter Ariah. Mowry-Housley and Housley, who also married in 2011, tailored the space into an expansive family sanctuary.

Listing agents Ryan Nemeyer and Alfonso Garcia of the Nemeyer Garcia Team at Engel & Völkers have positioned the five-bedroom, five-bathroom residence around its upscale amenities and secluded atmosphere. Inside, the single-family home features high ceilings, an open-concept living area, a dedicated fireplace, and an updated chef-caliber kitchen equipped with custom cabinetry alongside professional-grade appliances. The primary suite includes French doors leading directly onto a private balcony. Outdoors, the landscaped grounds boast a saltwater swimming pool and elevated views of the regional hillsides, tailored for buyers seeking privacy and connectivity to Northern California employment centers.

A Neglected Napa Estate Awaits Rebirth

Despite the finished luxuries of Fairfield, the couple spent years searching for a countryside retreat capable of supporting a fully agricultural routine. That search culminated in their late-2024 acquisition of the 15-acre Napa Valley parcel, an estate that stood vacant from 2018 until their purchase. Unlike their polished Fairfield property, the existing Napa residence is a modest single-storey structure spanning around 2,718 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, requiring significant capital and structural rehabilitation.

Yet it was the expansive terrain, rather than the dilapidated house, that drove the purchase. The estate encompasses wooded zones, a natural freshwater pond, and more than four acres of mature Cabernet Sauvignon grapevines. Former news correspondent Adam Housley pointed to the land as the central anchor of their future, prioritizing outdoor engagement and customized layout choices over moving into an already-completed estate.

She has spoken about feeling excited about country life while acknowledging that leaving familiar urban surroundings is a significant change.

Documenting The Housley Farm

To capture the messy, complex reality of transforming an overgrown property into a functioning agricultural homestead, the couple launched a dedicated YouTube series in April 2026 titled The Housley Farm: Building Our Dream Home. The ongoing series chronicles the physical hurdles of restoring structures left untouched for years while introducing functional farm infrastructure.

Their agenda for the 15-acre plot extends beyond standard wine production. In addition to managing the existing four-acre Cabernet vineyard, the family plans to establish a fruit orchard, incorporate chicken coops, clean and utilize the natural pond, and adopt sustainable daily living practices. Mowry-Housley, widely recognized for her breakout television career alongside twin sister Tia Mowry on the classic sitcom Sister, Sister, has openly shared the emotional contrast between suburban ease and raw agricultural labor.

The listing of the Fairfield residence at $2.69 million represents an asking price nearly double what the pair paid in 2011, though ultimate proceeds will depend on broader housing trends and closing negotiations. What remains clear is the family’s trajectory: turning away from standard suburban luxury to resurrect a historic piece of Napa Valley soil.