Mark Zuckerberg has spent 14 years expanding his presence in Palo Alto’s leafy Crescent Park neighborhood. According to a New York Times report, the Meta CEO has purchased 11 properties for over $110 million, creating a sprawling personal compound.
The property includes a main residence, guest homes, manicured gardens, and a pickleball court. One standout feature is a pool with a movable hydrofloor that can transform into a dance floor. The estate also boasts a seven-foot statue of Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan, draped in flowing silver robes.
Beneath the surface lies 7,000 square feet of underground space, which neighbors have nicknamed “the billionaire bat cave.” One of the homes even houses a private school for 14 children, despite violating city zoning codes—an issue that appears to go unchecked by local officials.
The development has frustrated some longtime residents, who complain about years of construction noise, blocked driveways, and an abundance of surveillance cameras. Neighbor Michael Kieschnick remarked, “No neighborhood wants to be occupied, but that’s exactly what they’ve done.”
In an effort to ease tensions, Zuckerberg’s staff has occasionally offered small gestures, including wine, donuts, and noise-canceling headphones.