Former Dodger Jay Gibbons lists house in Thousand Oaks for $3 million

Retired professional baseball player Jay Gibbons, now the hitting coach for the Great Lakes Loons, a Class-A affiliate of the Dodgers, has listed his home in Thousand Oaks for sale at $2.995 million.

Gibbons, who played college baseball at Cal State L.A. after graduating from Mayfair High in Lakewood, bought the house in 2012 for $1.8 million, records show.

Set on about 1.5 acres in the North Ranch area, the single-story contemporary sits raised from the street and is accessed by a double staircase with a fountain feature. A towering wall of windows underscores the double-height entry.

Open-space interiors done in wood floors and black walls feature vaulted ceilings, formal living and dining rooms and an updated kitchen complete with a wide center island and wine chiller.

The master suite sports a soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower as well as a two-sided fireplace that divides the bedroom and a private sitting room. In all, there are five bedrooms and six bathrooms within the 5,650 square feet of living space.

Outside, the hilltop setting centers on a swimming pool and spa with a waterfall feature. Rolling lawns, an outdoor kitchen and a batting cage complete the park-like setting.

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Gibbons, 38, played for nine seasons in the Major Leagues for the Baltimore Orioles (2001-2007) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2010-2011), seeing time in the outfield and first base. He retired in 2012 with 127 home runs in 840 career games.

He joined Loons manager Luis Matos’ staff as the hitting coach this year.

Kristie Powell of Plum Financial Group is the listing agent.

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