Beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams former San Francisco mansion sells for $18.1M
By Kasia Pawlowska, Local Editor
Robin Williams’ former residence at 540 El Camino Del Mar in San Francisco’s Sea Cliff neighborhood sold for $18.1 million on Jan. 23, 2025. The Italian Renaissance-style villa, built in 1926, spans nearly 11,000 square feet and offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge. Marsha Garces Williams, Robin Williams’ ex-wife and the home’s seller, lived here for over 30 years and raised the couple’s children in the residence.
Established in 1913 as one of San Francisco’s eight master-planned residence parks, Sea Cliff is renowned for its colossal mansions and meticulously manicured streets. The neighborhood’s striking architecture and scenic vistas of the iconic bridge and Marin Headlands have made it one of the city’s most desirable and affluent areas. Over the years, Sea Cliff has attracted a number of high-profile residents, including photographer Ansel Adams, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett and actor Sharon Stone.
A longtime Bay Area resident, Williams purchased the property in the early 1990s with then-wife Marsha Garces Williams. Together, they undertook a significant renovation, modernizing the home while preserving its special design. Earle B. Bertz, the principal architect for Allen & Co., the firm responsible for shaping the distinctive character of the Sea Cliff neighborhood, also designed the house.
The residence features six bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, intricately carved ceilings, arched windows and a dramatic grand staircase. Beyond these classic architectural details, the home includes a media room, an office and an opulent primary suite with a private Juliet balcony. Hidden behind a paneled wall in the suite is a multipurpose space described as a “safe room / office / meditation room.”
The property gained attention when it was initially listed in October 2023. As of late 2024, the home was still on the market for a reduced price of $20 million.
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