Silicon Valley real estate is outrageously expensive, but perhaps nowhere is this more true than in the quiet town of Atherton, California.
2014-10-08The town of 7,000 was recently named the most expensive zip code in the country in Forbes' annual list.
According to Forbes' analysis, the median listing price in Atherton is a whopping $9.03 million.
Tech billionaires Paul Allen, Eric Schmidt, and Meg Whitman all currently own homes here. Sheryl Sandberg also lived in Atherton before she moved into her new waterfall-equipped home in nearby Menlo Park last year.
Our friends at Point2Homes helped us find the most expensive homes for sale in Atherton right now.
A structural engineer designed this one-story home for his family.
Address: 297 Polhemus Avenue
Price: $9.95 million
It has 11,843 square feet of living space over more than an acre of land. There's a large basement, with enough space for extra bedrooms, a media room, gym, and an area reserved for wine tasting.
Don't be fooled by this house's modest exterior.
Address: 97 Fairview Avenue
Price: $9.99 million
Inside there are seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a home gym, and a pool and spa. There's also a detached guesthouse with its own kitchen.
This 12,000-square-foot home looks like an old European castle.
Address: 65 Selby Lane
Price: $12.3 million
The columns, stonework, and impressive inner courtyard give this home an Old World feel. Inside, sleek countertops and a cutting-edge design make it feel more modern.
This three-story home has a fancy wine cellar and screening room.
Address: 51 Adam Way
Price: $12.5 million
High ceilings and plenty of marble make for a gorgeous interior.
The $12.75 million Fenwood Estate was built in 1888.
Address: 151 Laurel Street
Price: $12.75 million
Inside, you'll find seven bedrooms, an old-fashioned billiards room, and a grand ballroom.
This house sits on an extravagant two-acre property.
Address: 291 Atherton Avenue
Price: $13.89 million
There's a library, gym, sauna, and separate guesthouse.
$14.6 million will get you a 10,000-square-foot home.
Address: 33 Emilie Avenue
Price: $14.6 million
It has seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and a huge pool area.
This French-inspired home has some pretty lavish grounds.
Address: 35 Ralston Road
Price: $14.9 million
Highlights include a pool, putting green, wine cellar, and billiards lounge.
$15 million will buy you a mini Versailles.
Address: 91 Isabella Avenue
Price: $14.95 million
This home has custom marble flooring, antique French mantelpieces, and a garage that can accommodate up to 14 cars. An elevator makes it easy to access all three floors.
This three-story home is situated at the end of a private drive.
Address: 118 Selby Lane
Price: $14.98 million
It includes six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and a home theater that can accommodate up to 16 people in plush seats.
$18.9 million will get you six bedrooms at this home.
Address: 75 Almendral Avenue
Price: $18.89 million
It also has a guesthouse, swimming pool, sauna, and lush gardens.
A high-tech media room and wine cellar are highlights in this home.
Address: 132 Isabella Avenue
Price: $19.98 million
An elevator helps guests access all six of the bedrooms, which are situated over three floors. There's a total of 14,418 square feet of space.
This five-bedroom home was designed by famous Bay Area architect Joseph Esherick.
Address: 50 Belbrook Way
Price: $21.8 million
The contemporary-style home has dramatic, long hallways and 13-foot ceilings. It sits on more than five acres of land, complete with a giant yard and pool area.