The Midpeninsula has no shortage of seriously unique homes. From family wineries and historic estates to modern mountain retreats, these one-of-a-kind properties – whether because of their price, unusual design or history – are notable even for Silicon Valley. Every month, we highlight some of these not-so-ordinary properties that are on the market right now, or recently sold. This week, we take a look inside a newly finished modern compound on the market for $49.8 million in Atherton.
A ‘Northern California modern’ design
From its five kitchens and a primary suite complete with a kitchenette, private lounges and his-and-her bathrooms to its tiered home theater and glass-walled pool with adjoining cabana and lounge equipped with wine and beer stations, this newly completed property located on 1.42 acres in West Atherton was designed to feel more like a private resort than a residence.
A view of the pool house, the pool and the guesthouse n the background. Courtesy Beyond RE Marketing. 
A view of the pool. Courtesy Beyond RE Marketing. 
A view of the glass-walled pool from a lower patio. Courtesy Beyond RE Marketing. 
A view of the pool. Courtesy Beyond RE Marketing. 
An overview of the estate. Courtesy Beyond RE Marketing.
The amenities don’t stop there: The 16,942-square-foot, three-level home is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass walls that open up for indoor-outdoor entertaining and comes with an elevator, a catering kitchen for large-scale events, a 500-bottle wine cellar, artisan hand-painted doors and a 30-foot Bocci chandelier that extends multiple stories, according to the sales listing. There’s also a dedicated wellness wing that includes a Japanese-style soaking tub, Finnish sauna and steam room.
A view of the front of the main home. Courtesy Beyond RE Marketing. 
The back of the home. Courtesy Beyond RE Marketing. 
The Bocci chandelier extends 30-feet. Courtesy Beyond RE Marketing. 
The property features five kitchens. Courtesy Beyond RE Marketing. 
The home blends the indoors with the outdoors. Courtesy Beyond RE Marketing. 
The property features five fireplaces. Courtesy Beyond RE Marketing.
Built as a “Northern California modern” spec home by developer Ali Sadeghi, the project reportedly took about eight years to complete. It’s now listed on the market by Joe Piazza of Coldwell Banker Realty.
The entire compound includes 18,102 square feet of living space, 15 bathrooms, nine bedrooms, five fireplaces, the main residence, a staff apartment and a guest house. There are also three garages, including an attached two-car garage, a detached two-car garage and a carport set up for EV chargers.
Beyond the main home
Beyond the main home are multiple entertainment areas, including an indoor-outdoor gym, heated pool pavilion, outdoor kitchen and multi-sport tennis court with professional-grade surfacing surrounded by curated gardens, fruit orchards and mature oak and redwood trees.
The property drew attention in 2023 when Zoom CEO Eric Yuan, who had agreed to purchase the estate for $37 million in 2021, backed out, citing escalating construction costs and delays. The dispute was later settled through arbitration, according to The Real Deal.
At $49.8 million, the property’s asking price is about 6.5 times the town’s median home value of $7.6 million, according to September real estate data from Zillow.
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