Mark Zuckerberg has spent 14 years acquiring properties in his leafy Palo Alto neighborhood, according to a New York Times report. The Meta CEO has purchased 11 homes for over $110 million, creating a personal compound in Crescent Park.
The sprawling estate includes a main residence, guest houses, manicured gardens, and a pickleball court. One standout feature is a pool with a movable hydrofloor that transforms into a dance floor. The most striking addition is a seven-foot statue of his wife, Priscilla Chan, draped in flowing silver robes.
Beneath the property lies 7,000 square feet of underground space, which neighbors have nicknamed “the billionaire bat cave.” One of the homes also houses a private school for 14 children, a setup that violates city zoning codes but has reportedly gone unchallenged by local officials.
The expansion has frustrated some long-time 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 gestures of goodwill, including wine, donuts, and noise-canceling headphones.