John A. Sobrato
Real Estate

John A. Sobrato Net Worth

John A. Sobrato was born in 1939 in Atherton, California and began his real estate career while still a student at Santa Clara University. He went on to found the Sobrato Development Cos. in 1979, and has since grown it into a successful real estate company with millions of square feet of office space and thousands of apartments across Silicon Valley.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Founder and Chairman, Sobrato Development Cos.
Birth Year 1939
Birth Place Atherton, California, United States
Age 84 YEARS OLD
Residence Atherton, California, US
Alma mater Santa Clara University
Occupation Founder and chairman, The Sobrato Organization
Parent(s) John Mossimo Ann Sobrato

💰 Net worth: $6.7 Billion (2024)

John A. Sobrato, renowned as the Founder and Chairman of Sobrato Development Cos. in the United States, is a prominent figure in the business world. As of 2024, his remarkable success has propelled his net worth to an astonishing $6.7 billion, solidifying his position among the wealthiest individuals in the country. With his visionary leadership and strategic decision-making, Sobrato has built a formidable empire in the real estate and property development industries. His entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, has made Sobrato Development Cos. a trusted name synonymous with excellence. Through his relentless pursuit of excellence, John A. Sobrato continues to shape and redefine the real estate landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

2009 $2.5 Billion
2010 $3.3 Billion
2011 $3.2 Billion
2012 $3.6 Billion
2013 $4 Billion
2014 $4.6 Billion
2015 $5 Billion
2016 $5.9 Billion
2017 $6.4 Billion
2018 $6.72 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1952

Sobrato's Father, John Mossimo Sobrato, owned a popular San Francisco restaurant, John's Rendezvous. After his death in 1952, Sobrato's mother, Ann Sobrato, sold the restaurant and used the proceeds to begin investing in real estate.

1957

Sobrato began his own real estate investing in 1957, while still in college at Santa Clara University. Beginning in 1972 he worked closely with another successful Silicon Valley investor, Carl Berg, for many years. He founded the Sobrato Organization in 1979; his son, John Michael Sobrato, took over leadership of the company in 1998. The company grew to hold more than 110 commercial buildings and more than 30 apartment complexes. In 2013, both Father and son announced that they were moving away from managing the operations of the company to focus on charitable activities.

2014

Sobrato and his son have both signed on the Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge to donate their wealth for charitable purposes. By the close of 2014, the Sobrato Philanthropies (which encompass the Sobrato Family Foundation, family-directed giving, and corporate giving through The Sobrato Organization) had given more than $314 million in money and property. Major beneficiaries have included Santa Clara University, Sobrato High School, and Bellarmine College Preparatory. In 2015, he and is wife offered the biggest ever individual pledge to the University of San Francisco, worth $15 million.

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