Remarkable Northern California Luxury Homes

These Luxury Northern California Homes Do Not Disappoint 

Northern California is renowned for the Bay Area, villages of premier vineyards, and big money. This concentration of wealth creates some of the country’s most luxurious properties that look more like hotels than homes. Let’s check in - er, check out - some of these stately estates.

West Atherton Aesthetics - $28.8 M

This Atherton jitaku, or home in Japanese, is an example of the guiding principles of Japanese aesthetics and offers complete tranquility around every corner. Designed for seamless integration between interior and exterior spaces, this home utilizes abundant windows and sliding doors. These doors and windows also feature pocket shoji screens that open out to the Japanese-inspired gardens. 

Throughout the home, you can feel the intentional sense of naturalness reflected by the lavish use of honed and polished stone, oak flooring, and cedar woodwork. With entertaining a must, the home’s formal rooms are organized to function as a modular space that can be expanded to unite multiple rooms for grand entertaining.  

Home features:

• 8,090 sq. ft.
• 1.78 acres
• 6 bedrooms
• 7 full bathrooms
• 1 half bathroom
• Pool
• Koi pond
• Tea room
• Extensive garden with walking path

Silicon Valley Hilltop Estate - $53.9 M

This Silicon Valley villa located in Portola Valley is every tech titan’s dream. Designed with privacy in mind, the home is secluded on 13+ acres with views of rolling hills overlooking the Bay Area. Located in a country club community, this abode gives residents the mountain feel with modern club amenities. 
Perfect for a family of athletes or someone with boundless energy, this home seconds as an athletic field house. It features state-of-the-art athletic facilities including an indoor basketball court, ice hockey pavilion, and a three-hole golf course with two putting greens. This hilltop estate is a remarkable find that beautifully melds the needs of an active family with extensive privacy, stunning scenery, and unmatched entertainment options to create an unforgettable oasis. 

Home features:

• 12,657 sq. ft.
• 13.4 acres
• 5 bedrooms
• 7 full bathrooms
• 4 half bathrooms
• Poker room
• Home theater
• Putting green
• Hockey rink
• Basketball court  

Pacific Coast Castle - $115 M 

This remarkable Malibu mansion is located right on the beach near Paradise Cove. A modern compound with eclectic architectural features, this mansion looks and feels more like a resort on the ocean than a home. Relaxing on 2.6 breezy acres, the oceanside paradise provides residents with breathtaking views of once-in-a-lifetime sunsets overlooking the Pacific. Future owners will be just as taken with the interior, which features white marble floors throughout and uses floor-to-ceiling windows to blanket the interior with natural light. 

To say that this home is private is an understatement. Beyond the private beach, the entrance features an impressive gated entry and long driveway to a large motor court that could fit a dozen vehicles without a problem. 

Home features:

• 10,646 sq. ft.
• 2.6 acres
• 12 bedrooms
• 14 full bathrooms
• Oceanfront
• Guesthouse
• Pool
• Tennis court
• Home theater
• Game room
• Outdoor pool

Luxury Real Estate Market

Are you daydreaming about touring and selling impeccable properties like these? Becoming a luxury real estate agent isn’t impossible, but it does take a lot of hard work and dedication to serve clients whose time is quite literally money. Understandably, then, mastering this market requires significant patience and a solid work ethic. Each property is unique, and it requires vision to highlight the one-of-a-kind features found in the home. It’s also worth noting that, while the commission checks tend to be larger for luxury real estate agents, they’re also less frequent. These glamorous homes often appeal to a smaller audience who typically take years to locate and then successfully navigate the purchasing process.

If you’re interested in becoming a luxury real estate agent, we have a guide to help you break into this lucrative niche here.