Image via Complex Original
Don't be fooled by their modest appearances or subdued lifestlyes. The geeks running today’s biggest tech companies are in fact living large. On top of caking multi-million-dollar salaries and garnering the ultra-high class treat that comes with being a boss in the biz, this special group of tech visionaries have begun to flaunt their wealth by splurging on the biggest and most expensive houses money can buy. You thought A-list celebs and professional athletes had it good? From suburbian cheateaus to vacaton getaway spots, these are some of The Most Baller Mansions of Tech CEOs.
Jack Dorsey's Seaside House
Est. worth: $10 million
Twitter's co-funder managed to score the 3,7000-square-foot house for nearly half the original market value ($18 million), making it the most expensive two-bedroom house in San Francisco at the time. Dorsey's setup consists of a 20-foot retractable glass roof that doubles as a sky light, plus custom Brazilian-wood cabinetry and stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. #Swanky!
Tom Proulx's 11-Acre Compound
Est. worth: $11 million
Consisting of three properties spread across 11 acres of land, the Netpulse chairman lives comfortably in his massive Athertron, California estate. Proulx has managed to keep all internal luxuries secret, so all that's known is the property's monetized value.
John Chambers Los Altos Residence
Est. worth: $15 million
Cisco Systems chairman parlays up in his six-acre, five-bedroom mansion fitted with a limestone curved staircase, fitness center, music room, sauna, pool, spa, tennis court, and landscaped gardens that resemble a state park. Last we heard the property was on the market for the listed price of $14.8 milli.
Gary Bloom's California Home
Est. worth: $15.5 million
Located on Isabella Avenue in Atherton, CA, the MarkLogic commander sits comfy in his 8,500-square-foot home, which boasts four bedrooms and six bathrooms. Judging from the exteriors shots, we can only imagine how dope and massively large the backyard must be.
Elon Musk's Bel Air Mansion
Est. worth: $18 million
The SpaceX and Tesla Motors chairman posts up in his 20,000-square-foot crib, which was recently renovated and boasts seven bedrooms, alongside nine bathrooms. He and his five sons each have a room to themselves with one extra to spare for last-minute guests. The mansion is also set to feature an in-home movie theater, tennis court, and massive swimming pool, along with a stunning view that overlooks the Bel Air Country Club and the city. We expect the garage to be loaded with electric sports cars.
Mark Pincus Pacific Heights Home
Est. worth: $18 million
Zynga's recently fired CEO snagged a beautiful piece of San Fransicso property with wife Alison--a 11,500-square-foot estate furnished with seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, and four-and-a-half-bathrooms spread across four stories. Some of the other amesome fancies included are eight fireplaces, an elevator, and large picture windows with amazing views of the ocean.
Ted Waitt's Mega LA Mansion
Est. worth: $22 Million
Former Gateway CEO Ted Waitts basks in a variety of luxuries such as a built-in wet bar and outdoor kitchen, plus city-view balcony and LED-lit swimming pool. That sounds like nothing compared to dude's two-story entertaiment pavilion that extends to 3,000-square feet and pool bathroom with multi-persona sauna. Only a marketing visionary of Waitt's stature could bring to life such a plush manor.
Eric Schmidt's California Pad
Est. worth: $22 million
Google's former capo is the proud owner of a 7,000-plus square foot home that's played host to a number of private events including the unforgettable Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries wedding. Obviously not the best example to share when discussing baller bachelor pads, but his five bedrooms, four-and-a-half-bedrooms, and massive green garden soldifiy the property's tremendous value. Fun fact: Schmidt brought the house from Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi for $20 million.
Peter Thiel's Shorefront Mansion
Est. worth: $25 million
The PayPal kingpin’s Hawaiian getaway resort occupies 1.7 acres of land and features a topically landscaped courtyard with landslide pool, along with four bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. One side of the property provides immediate access to the ocean, which offers some of the most gorgeous views of the sea.
Jeff Bezos Beverly Hills Crib
Est. worth: $27 million
Not many millionaires can call Tom Cruise their next-door neighbor. Then again, the majority of them living in Beverly Hills most likely want to keep their distance, except the Amazon boss. Bezos owns a 12,000-square-foot residence fitted with a tennis court, greenhouse, swimming pool, and a secondary guesthouse that takes up two acres of land. Recent renovations bumped up the property’s appraisal value.
Larry Ellison's Lake Tahoe House
Est. worth: $28.5 million
The world’s fifth richest man might have recently splurged on an entire Hawaiian island, but it’s the Oracle czar’s shore house in Lake Tahoe that serves as his primary domain. Up for sale, the 2-6-acre property houses a 9,242-square foot manor, a 1,324-square foot guesthouse, 230 feet of waterfront, soundproof movie theater, Japanese soaking tub, gym, sauna, and waterfall. Ballers can take off Ellison's hands for $28 million.
Jim Clark's Southampton Estate
Est. worth: $50 million
The Netscape billionaire and his supermodel wife Kristy Hinze dropped serious coin on their 9-acre, 18,000-square-foot haven decked with 12 bedrooms and bathroms, also a paddleball court, soccer field, tennis court, pool and fountain. An asking price of $49 million should warrant that much and more.
Michael Dell's Raptor Residence
Est. worth: $61 million
The tropical paradise located in Kukio, Hawaii serves as a holiday crash pad for the PC manufacturing pioneer. Dell's 18,000-square-foot is spread across 189,704 square feet of seafront land and holds seven bedrooms, along with seven-and-a-half bathrooms. It stands out as the most expensive home in Hawaii. Aloha, bitches!
Paul Allen's Mercer Island Estate
Est. worth: $116 million
Microsoft co-founder and Vulcan chairman Paul Allen has a number of places he calls home: including spots in Malibu, New York, and France. But his most impressive property sits in Mercer Island, Washington, where nine of his houses rest on 11 parcels of land. While he only posts up in one, the other eight are reserved for family and friends to occupy. Those fortuante enough to visit can check out the floating helipad, full-sized basketball court, ballroom, massive swimming pool with waterslide, and much more.
Bill Gates's Xanadu 2.0 Complex
Est. worth: $121 million
Gates spent seven years building what’s clearly the most tricked out, hi-tech home ever created. The 66,000-square-foot palace known as Xanadu 2.0 carries ultramodern amenities such as an Art Deco-style home theater, pool with underwater sound system, domed reading room, and 2,500-square-foot gym. If that’s not insane, word is he also makes guests wear computerized pins that the house reads and executes user commands like adjusting the music, lighting, or climate settings to one’s liking. Fuck ballin', that's God-like status.
