John A. Sobrato & family

John A. Sobrato & family (#689)

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$ 6 B
Real estate
United States
M
87 Years

About Me

Real estate mogul John A. Sobrato began selling homes in Palo Alto while he was still a student at Santa Clara University. He later worked with his mother to develop industrial properties, and founded his own real estate company in 1979. The Sobrato Organization owns over 4.7 million square feet of office space in Silicon Valley, with tenants like Netflix, plus about 6,450 apartments. Sobrato is chairman emeritus of his Cupertino-based firm, while his son, John M. Sobrato, serves as chairman of the board. In 2017, he pledged $100 million to Santa Clara University, his alma mater, for a new STEM education center.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped John A. Sobrato & family’s rise and global influence.

#677 Billionaires (2026)
#232 Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking John A. Sobrato & family’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $6.0B (May 4, 2026)