Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy a luxurious lifestyle.

Money flowing from Silicon Valley’s tech industry is fueling a hot high-end real estate market around the Bay Area, especially in Woodside, Atherton, Los Altos Hills, Ross, and Redwood City.

Tech CEOs who spent much of the COVID pandemic working from home ultimately decided that it was time for an upgrade.

“The high-end market has been doing really well. I’d say surprisingly well. People are shifting their needs. Consistently people are looking for places that fit their current lifestyle which involves working from home, school from home, in just a more luxurious place to be,” said Michael Repka, CEO of DeLeon Reality.

What do these mega mansions listed for $10 million or more look like?

KRONon’s Amy Larson toured one of the most expensive mansions on the Bay Area market and found the top three most expensive listings currently on Zillow.

Overarching themes of what wealthy buyers want include one-of-a-kind architecture, sweeping views, privacy, a lot of land, pools, grand staircases, fitness facilities, and marble flooring.