Google's former CEO lists $24.5 million mansion in most expensive ZIP code in the US
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- Eric Schmidt, Google's ex-CEO, is selling his Atherton mansion for $24.5 million.
- The property, located in the most expensive US zip code, includes a main home and a guest house.
- Schmidt, who served as Google and Alphabet chairman, has a net worth of around $23.9 billion.
Google's former CEO, Eric Schmidt, and his wife, Wendy, are selling their Atherton mansion for $24.5 million.
The 5,265 square-foot listing includes a main home and a guest house in the most expensive zip code in the US. Schmidt's current net worth is estimated at around $23.9 billion, according to Forbes' ranking.
Schmidt, 69, served as CEO of Google from 2001 to 2011. He later served as chairman for Google and its parent company, Alphabet, until 2018.
Since leaving his role as CEO, Schmidt turned his focus to tech investments and philanthropy.
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The former CEO purchased the Atherton home for around $2 million in 1990, according to estimates by Zillow. The home was built in 1969, according to the listing.
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Schmidt is one of several tech executives that have called Atherton home.
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The prestigious town is about a 45-minute drive to San Francisco and less than 20 minutes from the headquarters of Google, Meta, and Tesla. The average household income in Atherton is over $450,000.
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He bought the home for $20 million and used to rent it out for weddings. However, he reportedly struggled to keep renting it after Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries used the home as their wedding venue and divorced soon after.
The billionaire also bought a Southern California "French chateau" in Los Angeles in 2014, about five minutes from the Playboy Mansion.
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Schmidt and his wife purchased a home in Nantucket in 1999, where she reportedly spent most of her time.
The billionaire also reportedly paid $67.6 million for a 267-foot superyacht in 2023.
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Both the guest house and main home were designed by Schwanke Architecture.
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The home has ample access to natural light with large open doors and windows throughout the home.
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The two-story home also has a wet bar, according to the online listing by The reSolve Group.
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The property has a 3.36 acre lot and 5,265 square foot living area, according to the listing.
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Both the front and back of the house are shaded by large trees and greenery. The back of the house also has a fenced area to create privacy.
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The greenhouse is equipped with wooden shelves, a sink, and black and white floor tiles.
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In addition to the greenhouse, the outdoor area has several planting plots.
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Dark wooden furniture and flooring contrast against bright green outdoor openings in the estate.