Eric Schmidt’s Atherton Estate Hits the Market at $24.5M
In the heart of Silicon Valley’s prestigious neighborhoods, the former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, alongside his wife, Wendy, has put their opulent Atherton mansion up for sale, with a staggering asking price of $24.5 million.
The sprawling 5,265 square-foot property boasts not only a palatial main residence but also a charming guest house, all nestled within the United States’ most exorbitant zip code. This grand estate emerges on the market as a testament to luxury and exclusivity.
Eric Schmidt, whose fortune Forbes estimates to be a colossal $23.9 billion, has long been a key player in the tech industry. At 69 years old, his tenure as Google’s CEO from 2001 to 2011 saw the company’s meteoric rise to dominance. Following his CEO stint, Schmidt continued to shape the tech giant’s destiny as chairman of both Google and its parent entity, Alphabet, until 2018.
Post his executive saga, Schmidt pivoted towards a blend of technology-focused investments and philanthropic endeavors, channeling his expertise and wealth into fostering innovation and social good. As the Schmidt bid farewell to their storied residence, the sale marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for one of Silicon Valley’s most esteemed abodes.
