Los Gatos Home Built by Steve Wozniak in 1986 Hits Market for $4.5 Million

MacRumors · Mar 19, 2013, 11:18 AM

Steve Wozniak's former home has hit the market for $4.5 million. The 7,500 square foot 6 bed/6.5 bath house sits on 1.19 acres at the base of the Los Gatos mountains. It was originally built by Woz in 1986, but is no longer owned by him.

From the listing agent at Sotheby's:

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This exquisite approx 7,500 sqft, 6-bedroom/6.5-bath home on 1.19 acres is nestled in the Los Gatos Mountains and combines post-modern style with majestic natural views. It is a natural abode for light and warmth. Recently re-designed and renovated, this home was originally built by Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer, Inc. and retains several of his most unique design elements.

Outside there is a koi pond, a pool with a waterfall, and a wraparound terrace. The home, at 300 Santa Rosa Drive in Los Gatos, CA, is roughly a half hour drive from Apple's headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop.

Article Link: Los Gatos Home Built by Steve Wozniak in 1986 Hits Market for $4.5 Million

GaiaAero · Mar 19, 2013, 11:19 AM

Why is this on the front page?

topgunn · Mar 19, 2013, 11:19 AM

Nicely done, Woz.

tirk · Mar 19, 2013, 11:21 AM

6.5 bath? What use is half a bath??

lifeinhd · Mar 19, 2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GaiaAero

Why is this on the front page?

Because they knew you would complain and wanted to provoke a reaction, duh.

It couldn't be that some of us might find this interesting

topgunn · Mar 19, 2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tirk

6.5 bath? What use is half a bath??

Just a toilet and sink with no bath or shower.

lifeinhd · Mar 19, 2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tirk

6.5 bath? What use is half a bath??

In the US a half bath is a bathroom without a shower or tub-- just a toilet and sink.

LotusLord · Mar 19, 2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tirk

6.5 bath? What use is half a bath??

It's for guests. Just a toilet and a sink...

KylePowers · Mar 19, 2013, 11:25 AM

Beautiful home. I wonder what his current one looks like

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Originally Posted by tirk

6.5 bath? What use is half a bath??

I believe there are also 3/4 (.75) bathrooms - sink, toilet, and shower (not a tub)

RoboCop001 · Mar 19, 2013, 11:27 AM

Built by him? So he built the entire thing on his own, eh?

nepalisherpa · Mar 19, 2013, 11:27 AM

To him, $4.5 mil is nothing!

Mr. Retrofire · Mar 19, 2013, 11:28 AM

Comes with one year Apple warranty. Not two.

;-)

mrgraff · Mar 19, 2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tirk

6.5 bath? What use is half a bath??

It's yet another example of Woz's incredible ability to reduce the number of necessary components.

Namjins · Mar 19, 2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GaiaAero

Why is this on the front page?

Because many people come to MR while shopping for real estate.

OrangeSVTguy · Mar 19, 2013, 11:29 AM

A very nice house.

haravikk · Mar 19, 2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by KylePowers

I believe there are also 3/4 (.75) bathrooms - sink, toilet, and shower (not a tub)

How would you measure a house with 5 full bathrooms and 3 "half" bathrooms, it seems a confusing thing to try to boil into a single figure.

That said, if it is truly 6 full bathrooms and one half-bathroom, then… why? I can understand a luxury home having en-suite facilities and maybe the two or three biggest rooms having a full en-suite bathroom, but why six baths? What has the Woz been up to that requires everyone to be able to take a bath simultaneously?!

HarryKeogh · Mar 19, 2013, 11:30 AM

Half a bath? How does the tub hold the water? Sounds like a bad idea to me.

Anyway, I was going to buy this house but I'm going to wait to see what Lee Byung-chull's listing looks like in a few months.

Amazing Iceman · Mar 19, 2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KylePowers

Beautiful home. I wonder what his current one looks like

I believe there are also 3/4 (.75) bathrooms - sink, toilet, and shower (not a tub)

That's just considered a full-bath.

A half-bath is usually located near the Foyer or Living Room, and it's mainly for casual guests. It's also called the "Powder Room".

Full Baths are located inside or near Bedrooms, and also near the Kitchen in very large houses, for the service personnel to use.

RoastingPig · Mar 19, 2013, 11:32 AM

i'll trade you an ipod mini and an old airport express for it

rembert · Mar 19, 2013, 11:33 AM

Out of curiosity I checked the sotheby home website. I'm a bit amazed about the building. We all know 'The Woz' as an easy going guy whith whom it would be interesting and nice to drink a beer with. This house doesn't fit with that image at all. Is that due to the fact the house recently got renovated and redesigned?

I definately wouldn't feel at home in that house the way it's decorated and furnished right now.

carlgo · Mar 19, 2013, 11:35 AM

It should be used for an episode of House Hunters so that a 22 year old couple can come in and complain about everything. Wow, I love the stainless steel appliances, the master bedroom is too small, I don't want to clean all those bathrooms, this could be the home office, the granite is the wrong color, it is worth the extra 2.7 million over budget because there is room for the dogs to poop, there is enough room outside for a BBQ, but is the dining room big enough for our entertaining...

Those who watch that show will understand that 90% of the buyers need to spend time in living a hard life first, although the girls wearing their prom dresses can be entertaining.

Amazing Iceman · Mar 19, 2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Namjins

Because many people come to MR while shopping for real estate.

Word-of-Mouth Real Estate

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Originally Posted by rembert

Out of curiosity I checked the sotheby home website. I'm a bit amazed about the building. We all know 'The Woz' as an easy going guy whith whom it would be interesting and nice to drink a beer with. This house doesn't fit with that image at all. Is that due to the fact the house recently got renovated and redesigned?

I definately wouldn't feel at home in that house the way it's decorated and furnished right now.

It could be that it has been furnished for showing, so the photos you are looking at do not reflect Woz's lifestyle at all. It actually looks cold, missing the warmth home feeling.

M-O · Mar 19, 2013, 11:38 AM

he has as many bathrooms as he does smartphones.

Mr Fusion · Mar 19, 2013, 11:39 AM

Bay Area real estate is a joke. Families from China pooling cash together to buy a two bedroom condemned crackerbox of a house for millions, simply because it's a safe place to stash their money.

Woz's home at least looks like it is worth the $$$.

M-O · Mar 19, 2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GaiaAero

Why is this on the front page?

because there is an Apple television hanging on the wall.

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HarryKeogh macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2008	Half a bath? How does the tub hold the water? Sounds like a bad idea to me. Anyway, I was going to buy this house but I'm going to wait to see what Lee Byung-chull's listing looks like in a few months.
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rembert macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Amsterdam area, Netherlands	Out of curiosity I checked the sotheby home website. I'm a bit amazed about the building. We all know 'The Woz' as an easy going guy whith whom it would be interesting and nice to drink a beer with. This house doesn't fit with that image at all. Is that due to the fact the house recently got renovated and redesigned? I definately wouldn't feel at home in that house the way it's decorated and furnished right now.
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carlgo macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2006	It should be used for an episode of House Hunters so that a 22 year old couple can come in and complain about everything. Wow, I love the stainless steel appliances, the master bedroom is too small, I don't want to clean all those bathrooms, this could be the home office, the granite is the wrong color, it is worth the extra 2.7 million over budget because there is room for the dogs to poop, there is enough room outside for a BBQ, but is the dining room big enough for our entertaining... Those who watch that show will understand that 90% of the buyers need to spend time in living a hard life first, although the girls wearing their prom dresses can be entertaining.
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M-O macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2011	he has as many bathrooms as he does smartphones.
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Mr Fusion macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2007	Bay Area real estate is a joke. Families from China pooling cash together to buy a two bedroom condemned crackerbox of a house for millions, simply because it's a safe place to stash their money. Woz's home at least looks like it is worth the $$$.
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