GOLDEN Bachelor winner Theresa Nist lived in a humble $568,000 New Jersey home before meeting Gerry Turner, The U.S. Sun can exclusively report.
Bachelor Nation watched as Gerry, 72, got down on one knee and proposed to Theresa, 70, during the live Golden Bachelor finale that was filmed in the fall in Costa Rica.
Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner reunited as an engaged couple in Los Angeles on November 30 after getting engaged in Costa RicaCredit: Disney
Theresa's home in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, can be seen here in exclusive photos obtained by The U.S. SunCredit: Abesea Images
Theresa purchased the home in 2009 and it's now estimated to be worth $568,000Credit: Abesea Images
The retired restaurateur's $637,000 lakeside home in Indiana is hundreds of miles away from the financial services professional's Shrewsbury, New Jersey home.
While Gerry visited Theresa's hometown on The Golden Bachelor, the group filmed at her daughter Jen Woolston's home.
Theresa's home is located only a mile and a three-minute drive away from her daughter's place.
The reality star was spotted running errands on November 28, hours before boarding a plane to Los Angeles to reunite with Gerry.
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The property is one level, has three bedrooms, one bathroom, and 1,152 square feet of space.
It was built in 1953 and features a shed in the back for extra storage, a driveway, a small fence in the front of the house with a pathway leading up to the door, and a porch.
The mom of two has turned her backyard into a whimsical garden.
Theresa has posted photos on her Instagram in the past showing off the hard work she puts into making her backyard brighter.
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In one post, she showed off hydrangeas, pink roses, sunflowers, and other colorful plants.
She even has a brownstone water fountain amongst all the flowers, which was "the most amazing birthday gift" she received from her daughter and family.
When Theresa's not gardening in the summer, she mentioned she enjoys spending time at the beach that's less than 15 minutes away.
The Jersey native and her late husband William "Bill" Nist purchased the home in 2009 for $311,900.
It's now estimated to be worth $568,700, per real estate records.
According to the police report obtained by The U.S. Sun, Bill, Theresa's high school sweetheart, passed away on November 11, 2014, at 63 years old due to undisclosed health issues.
Theresa's favorite pastime is gardening, which is something she boasts about on social mediaCredit: Instagram /theresa_nist
The Jersey native has showed off her gorgeous hydrangea trees in her front yard on InstagramCredit: Instagram /theresa_nist
Theresa turned her backyard into a whimsical garden with pink rosesCredit: Instagram /theresa_nist
FUTURE PLANS
According to property records obtained by The U.S. Sun, Gerry purchased his "dream home" in June 2020 for $375,000.
His current home - a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath - is valued to be worth $637,700 three years after the sale date.
In an interview with People, the newly engaged couple shared their plans regarding where they would like to settle down.
They revealed they are planning to buy a home in Charleston, South Carolina.
Gerry said: "One of the things that I think fate played a hand in is the possibility of where we might wind up living.
"For the last couple of years, when my family gets together, I've talked about moving to South Carolina, and it's an idea I've toyed with."
He continued: "And then in conversation with Theresa, a private moment, she's saying, 'Well, yeah, my son lives near Charleston in South Carolina.'
"And all of a sudden it's like, there's a big problem that is gone."
Theresa's daughter Jen and her family gifted her this 'amazing' water fountainCredit: Instagram/theresa_nist
The financial services professional also has a shed in her backyard for extra storageCredit: Instagram /theresa_nist
DREAM WEDDING
During the finale on November 30 - which featured runner-up Leslie Fhima's tearful goodbye - the couple revealed they will be getting married during a live televised wedding in January.
While no details about the ceremony including the location have been disclosed, it's scheduled to air on January 4 on ABC.
Gerry explained to People about having a wedding so soon: "When you're in your 20s and you put something off for a year, it's a very small percentage of your life.
"In your 70s, the clock ticks faster. And I'm 100% certain I found the right girl for me. So it's like, 'Why not?'"
Also during the finale, host Jesse Palmer gifted the couple with a vacation to Italy, which Gerry said they can use as their honeymoon trip following their wedding.
TROUBLED PAST
It was a rough start of the week once a bombshell report published by The Hollywood Reporter claimed Gerry had a secret three-year romance before the show.
A woman, known as Carolyn to protect her identity, reportedly began dating Gerry just two months after his late wife Toni Turner's death.
Their romance took a downward turn after she moved in and Gerry reportedly made her pay $850 per month.
The unidentified woman also revealed that she would pay her half for meals at restaurants beforehand and then when the check came, Gerry would pay the whole tab.
Carolyn said Gerry made a cruel comment about her weight when she was getting ready for his high school reunion, set to take place in October 2019, and she had put on 10 pounds due to stress.
“I’m not taking you to the reunion looking like that,” she claimed he said while pointing at her body.
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On the morning of The Golden Bachelor finale, Gerry addressed the report and said he had a few dating "failures" after his wife's death in July 2017.
"For one reason or another, the attempts didn't work out. I could give you a wide range of reasons, but it doesn't really matter," he said.
Gerry Turner's $637,000 lakeside home - seen here on the far left - is located in Hudson, IndianaCredit: Matt Symons for The US Sun
Gerry and Theresa got engaged in Costa Rica during The Golden Bachelor finaleCredit: The Walt Disney Company
Theresa was seen running errands in Shrewsbury on November 28 before jetting off to Los Angeles for the live finaleCredit: Abesea Images
