Where does Pat Sajak live since retiring from Wheel of Fortune?
Pat Sajak lives in his lavish hilltop Encino, LA, mansion and his property in Severna Park, Maryland. However, his Maryland property, which he acquired in 1991 for $1.275 million, is where he spends the most time.
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Key takeaways
- Pat Sajak divides his time between his Maryland property and his home in Encino, California.
- Sajak reportedly acquired his property in Severna Park, Maryland, for $1.275 million in 1991 alongside his wife, Lesley.
- The former Wheel of Fortune host bought his home in Encino in June 1988 for $1.895 million.
- He retired from hosting Wheel of Fortune in June 2024 and its spinoff, Wheel of Fortune celebrity version, after its fifth season.
- Despite his departure, Sajak will continue working as a consultant for three years after leaving the franchise.
Profile summary
Full name | Patrick Leonard Sajak |
Date of birth | October 26, 1946 |
Age | 79 years old (as of 2025) |
Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Current residence | Maryland/Encino, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Father | Leonard Anthony Sajak |
Mother | Joyce Sajak |
Siblings | David Sajak and William Backal |
Relationship status | Married |
Wife | Lesly Brown |
Children | Patrick Michael James Sajak and Maggie Marie Sajak |
Education | Farragut High School and Columbia College Chicago |
Profession | Television personality, actor, and producer |
Net worth | $75 million |
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Where does Pat Sajak live?
Pat Sajak divides his time between his home in Severna Park, Maryland, and Encino, Los Angeles. However, the former Wheel of Fortune host reportedly spends more time at his Maryland property after retiring from the American television game show in June 2024.
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Pat Sajak's Maryland property
Sajak and his wife, Lesly, own a 6,500-square-foot mansion in Severna Park, Maryland. He purchased the 3-acre property for $1.275 million in 1991. Following the purchase, his neighbours merely recognised him despite his celebrity status.
For instance, Chuck St. Lawrence, a resident of Severna Park, was not too impressed that someone famous may be living nearby. He said,
I wouldn’t know him if he were sitting right next to me. I don’t watch too much TV.
About Pat Sajak's residence in California
Sajak also owns a property in Encino, Los Angeles, California. He acquired the home in June 1988 and is valued at around $5.5 million. Pat Sajak's house in California occupies a 3.9-acre property boasting a 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom home.
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A look at Pat Sajak's career
Sajak served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a radio DJ for the Armed Forces Vietnam Network. After returning stateside, he worked as a DJ in Kentucky and Tennessee, and later as a weatherman at stations in Nashville and Los Angeles.
It was there that Wheel of Fortune creator Merv Griffin spotted him in 1977. He hosted both daytime and syndicated versions of Wheel from 1983 to 1989, continuing with the evening show until his retirement in June 2024.
Movies and TV shows
Pat Sajak has also ventured into acting, accumulating over 15 acting credits under his name. Some of the movies and TV shows he has appeared in, include:
Year | Movie/TV show | Role |
2021 | Muppets Haunted Mansion | Singing Bust |
2017 | Fresh Off the Boat | Pat Sajak |
2013 | Sullivan & Son | Pat Sajak |
2001 | The King of Queens | Pat Sajak |
2000 | Just Shoot Me! | Pat Sajak |
1992 | The Commish | Brian Brandon |
1984 | Gimme a Break! | Pat Sajak |
Pat Sajak's retirement
Pat Sajak retired from hosting the main version of Wheel of Fortune in June 2024. However, he continued hosting the spinoff series, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, but has since retired after its 5th season in mid-2025. In his farewell message, Sajak said,
I want to thank ABC for the opportunity to host Season 5 of ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. I hope they’ll take a close look at my proposed primetime series, ‘Sajak Senior Secret Agent.
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Pat Sajak's net worth and earnings
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Pat Sajak has a net worth estimated at $75 million. His fortune primarily stems from his longtime career as a game show host, television personality, and talented actor.
Pat Sajak's annual salary
According to Fox Business, Pat Sajak's reported salary for hosting the Wheel franchise is approximately $14 million. He also earns roughly $15 million from royalties, licensing fees, and other payments related to licensing his image on Wheel of Fortune slot machines in casinos worldwide.
About Pat Sajak's wife and children
Sajak is married to Lesly Brown, a former model. They met in 1988 through mutual friends and tied the knot in 1989. They share two children: daughter Maggie Marie Sajak, a country singer, and son Patrick Michael James Sajak, a doctor.
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Trivia
- Merv Griffin chose Sajak despite NBC objections that he was "too local" as a KNBC weatherman.
- His daughter, Maggie Sajak, works as the Wheel of Fortune social media correspondent.
- Pat received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994.
- He is a Guinness World Records holder for the longest career as a game show host for the same show.
Conclusion
This article answers the many searches of "Where does Pat Sajak live?" Following his retirement from his longtime career as a show host, Pat splits his time between Maryland and California properties. However, he spends more time in Maryland, having lived in a California property during his heyday.
READ MORE: Lesly brown
Briefly.co.za shared an article about Lesley Brown, a former Playboy model, entrepreneur, and celebrity spouse best known as Pat Sajak's wife. The duo first met at a mutual friend's club launch in California, but did not date immediately.
They eventually got together before Sajak proposed to her on U.S. Labour Day and exchanged vows in 1989. They have since welcomed two children together.
Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.
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