Bill Gates Sells Medina Home For $5 Million
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates appears to be trimming the edges of his famed Washington estate, Xanadu 2.0, selling a neighboring Medina property for $5 million.
The four-bedroom, three-bath home up for sale sits directly beside his primary residence and has been part of the tech billionaire’s long-assembled compound since 1995.
Gates originally purchased the 2,780-square-foot house for $1 million as part of a broader buying spree between 1990 and 1997, when he acquired multiple surrounding properties to secure privacy around his lakefront mansion.
The sale comes not long after he publicly stated he would “never downsize,” making this move feel more strategic than sentimental.
Property Highlights
Price: $5 million
Location: Medina, Washington
Size: 2,780 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Notable Features: 180-degree lake, city, and mountain views, deeded water access, private deck off primary suite, expansive entertaining deck, wooded open space backdrop, updated kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops
Driving up to Gates’ Smaller Medina House
You’ll drive up to this property along a curving driveway that hugs the hillside and is framed by manicured hedges, tall trees, and layered landscaping.
The home itself is positioned to capture sweeping 180-degree views of Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline, and the surrounding mountains, a perspective that becomes more dramatic the higher you climb.
Set into one of Medina’s most desirable hillsides, the residence blends into its lush surroundings while taking up one of the most coveted vantage points in the region, offering privacy at the gate and panoramic water views just beyond the front door.
Inside The Home
Inside, the home has a clean and simple design with hardwood floors lining each room, as seen in the posts from Real Estate TV and John L. Scott.
Once past the front door, the living room opens up around a fireplace framed by windows that offer a view of the lake.
In the next room, the dining area opens to a large outdoor deck designed for entertaining against the dramatic natural backdrop.
Around the corner, the kitchen features new stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, and an eat-in butcher block bar overlooking the water.
The primary suite enjoys its own southwest-facing deck, walk-in closet, and updated bath, while downstairs, three additional bedrooms open to a flat backyard through sliding doors.
Why is Gates Selling This Property?
This $5 million home was just one of the many properties Bill Gates purchased surrounding his primary residence, Xanadu 2.0, in order to create a protective buffer around what is now believed to be a $127 million estate.
Over the years, those satellite homes served their purpose, preserving privacy and control over one of the most high-profile compounds in the country.
Now, this latest transaction reflects a broader effort to rationalize an expansive portfolio, trimming excess while still maintaining a firm foothold in Medina.
