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Discover Northern California’s luxury real estate gems: 4 stories

Luxury real estate in Northern California reveals a focus on unique features and cutting-edge design. Properties offer amenities that cater to both nature and high-tech living. A Lake Tahoe estate includes a private skatepark and trampoline, combining leisure and luxury seamlessly. Another Northern California home, built to resist fires, employs materials like steel and glass for protection without sacrificing design integrity.

Meanwhile, a Sonoma Valley off-grid home uses smart technology to provide modern living while connected with nature. These properties demonstrate the blend of exclusivity and innovation in the region's luxury market.

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The $8 million home for sale in Los Altos Hills, on the edge of Silicon Valley, is built from steel, concrete and glass.

NO. 1: SEE $8M NORCAL HOME BUILT TO RESIST FIRES — AND TO DAZZLE WITH ITS MODERN DESIGN

The 4,800-square-foot residence is built with concrete block, steel, glass and some copper. | Published April 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

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. 2: ‘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 sprawling Italianate mansion in Atherton, California, sitting on 2.5 acres of exquisite beauty, has listed for $32 million.

NO. 3: WALK THROUGH THIS $32M NORTHERN CALIFORNIA VILLA AS IF YOU’RE ITALIAN ROYALTY

The Atherton mansion drips with luxury, elegance and offers of outdoor entertainment. | Published May 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

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The two-home property spans nearly three acres in Lake Tahoe’s four-season community of Martis Camp.

NO. 4: LOOK: SKATEPARK, TRAMPOLINE CENTERPIECES OF GORGEOUS LAKE TAHOE ESTATE FOR SALE

Luxury home hits market for $17 million. | Published June 18, 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.