Discover luxury homes in Northern California

These are the unique stories behind luxury homes in Northern California, blending personal journeys with architectural marvels. Each highlights distinctive features or intriguing histories of these high-priced properties.

Jon Rubinstein, the former Apple executive known as the 'Podfather,' listed his San Francisco co-op for $25.5 million, emphasizing cutting-edge renovations within its historic structure. Granite Bay's priciest home sale in three years included a garage designed for a luxury sports-car collection.

Enoch Duplechan's Elk Grove estate, symbolizing his rise from hardship, showcases a distinct style and extensive renovations. Similarly, a home linked to architect Guy O. Koepp embodies Carmel's architectural charm with sweeping ocean views.

A Granite Bay home at 5940 Granite Glen Court spans 8,000 square feet and is perched on a hill in privacy.

NO. 1: BUYER SNAPS UP ‘SLICE OF HEAVEN’ IN SACRAMENTO HOME MARKET. ARE LUXURY PRICES ON THE RISE?

Are the prices for high-end homes in the Sacramento area creeping up? | Published January 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

Unit 4 at 2006 Washington St. in San Francisco has views from every direction. By Brian Kitts

NO. 2: APPLE ‘PODFATHER’ PUTS ‘BEST OF BEST’ LUX SAN FRANCISCO HOME ON MARKET AT $25.5M. SEE IT

The full-floor unit has views of the city and the bay in every direction. | Published January 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

The expansive balcony of the downtown Sacramento penthouse offers space for al fresco dining and city views.

NO. 3: SACRAMENTO’S PREMIER LUXURY PENTHOUSE ATOP KIMPTON SAWYER HOTEL WILL GO TO HIGHEST BIDDER

Meg Whitman and her neurosurgeon husband bought the condo for $3.75 million in 2018. | Published March 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

The home built in 1935 by architect Guy O. Koepp as his personal residence is for sale for $4.45 million. The property spans nearly a half acre.

NO. 4: HISTORIC HOME OF ONE OF CARMEL’S LEADING ARCHITECTS FOR SALE. SWEEPING OCEAN VIEWS OFFERED

Sellers transformed the backyard of the Northern California property in charming Carmel-by-the-Sea. | Published March 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

Homeowners Jessica Ceballos and Enoch Duplechan in the Elk Grove house they’re selling for $3.4 million. By David Caraccio

NO. 5: EXPLORE ELK GROVE’S ‘MODERN CASTLE’ RIGHT ON GOLF COURSE. ULTRA-LUXE HOME LISTS FOR $3.4M

A real estate magnate from humble beginnings transformed the property and added unique details. | Published March 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

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The 7,800-square-foot home in Granite Bay, California, on 2.3 acres is built for entertainment and for car lovers.

NO. 6: GRANITE BAY’S HIGHEST-PRICED SALE IN 3 YEARS IS A HOME BUILT FOR SPORTS-CAR COLLECTION

The hypercars were not included. But you can see how a Ferrari or Lamborghini fits in the garage | Published March 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

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On the market for $1.9 million, a Pasadena, California, home designed by William Kesling during his time in San Quentin showcases iconic Streamline Moderne architectural style. By Cameron Carothers

NO. 7: ARCHITECT WAS IN SAN QUENTIN WHEN HE DESIGNED THIS CALIFORNIA HOME FOR SALE, REPORTS SAY

William Kesling led a colorful existence which included pleading guilty to fraud in the 1930s, officials say. | Published March 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias

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The six-bedroom mansion overlooks the first hole at the Catta Verdera golf course in Lincoln, California, 25 miles northeast of Sacramento.

NO. 8: TECH COUPLE DESIGNED ECO-FRIENDLY SACRAMENTO-AREA DREAM HOME NOW FOR SALE. LOOK

How did eBay and Craigslist help tech pair create exquisite, sustainable, fire-resistant European-style mansion in Lincoln? | Published June 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

The home’s features include an extraordinary circular living room with 14-foot origami-inspired ceilings, wraparound glass walls, and a suspended fireplace, with views of the San Jacinto Mountains.

NO. 9: ESTATE GRACED WITH ‘OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR’ LISTS IN CALIFORNIA. TAKE A LOOK

“Its iconic circular form and orbit-like layout evoke comparisons to Oscar Niemeyer’s Casa das Canoas and John Lautner’s Elrod House and Hope Residence, a symphony of movement, geometry, and expressive design.” | Published June 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias

NO. 10: UNIQUE STONE ESTATE FOR SALE CHARMS IN CALIFORNIA. ‘FLINTSTONES WON THE LOTTERY’

“The property features a palm tree grove, orchard, tennis court, pavilion, and a resort-style pool with dramatic water features,” the listing says. | Published June 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.