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Seven luxury homes showcase Northern California’s architectural diversity

Stories by Sacramento Bee journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of stories explores luxury homes in Northern California that demonstrate a range of architectural styles and distinctive living experiences.

One story highlights an off-grid home in Sonoma Valley that integrates modern technology and panoramic wine country views. Another features a Granite Bay estate with a temperature-controlled garage designed to showcase and protect an exotic sports car collection.

Additional stories examine a Sacramento penthouse offering 270-degree city and mountain views and private access to the local sports arena, as well as the historic Mountain Meadow estate in Woodside, once owned by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore. Other homes include Bing Crosby's French chateau-style property in Hillsborough, a mid-century modern home in Carmichael with a bomb shelter, and a Tudor mansion along the American River in Sacramento.

Read the stories below.

A home on the market in Glen Ellen, California listed for $7.5 million has more than 8,000 square feet of paved decks and sidewalks surrounding the main residence. By Brian Kitts

NO. 1: ‘OFF-GRID’ HOME PAIRS CAPTIVATING VIEWS WITH MODERN TECH. SEE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LISTING

Is that a bedroom behind a bookshelf? | Published February 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias

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

NO. 2: 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 7,800-square-foot home in Granite Bay, California, on 2.3 acres is built for entertainment and for car lovers.

NO. 3: 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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The five-acre estate on the banks of the American River in Sacramento is for sale for $3.7 million.

NO. 4: LOOK INSIDE A MAGNIFICENT, STORYBOOK TUDOR MANSION ON SACRAMENTO’S AMERICAN RIVER

The hidden gem for sale for $3.7 million sits on five acres with two pools, a rose garden and manicured landscaping. | Published April 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

The historic, longtime Northern California estate of Intel co-founder Gordon Moore has hit the market for $29.5 million.

NO. 5: EXPLORE INTEL CO-FOUNDER’S HISTORIC S.F. ESTATE FOR SALE ON 25 PROTECTED ACRES

What a legacy property. | Published May 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

The mid-century modern home was built in 1958. It’s for sale for $1.2 million.

NO. 6: FAST SALE OF SACRAMENTO-AREA HOME SUMS UP ATTRACTION OF MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Blast-resistant sanctuary in Carmichael closes in eight days for $1.2 million. | Published June 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

This estate — with 11 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms and 5 half bathrooms — has meticulously preserved craftsmanship and architectural details from the original 1920s design. 

NO. 7: SEE THE OPULENT BING CROSBY ESTATE IN BAY AREA. IT JUST SOLD FOR $25 MILLION

The late crooner purchased the property in the early 1960s as a surprise for his wife Kathryn. | Published June 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

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.