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flag A Stanford-founded shared home in Redwood City offers affordable, community-driven living with rent averaging $1,300/month.

flag Le Chateau McMansion in Redwood City, California, a shared home founded a decade ago by Stanford students, offers nine residents a collaborative, community-focused lifestyle in one of the U.S.’s most expensive housing markets. flag With rent averaging $1,300 monthly—covering utilities and groceries—residents enjoy a large, expanded 1950s home featuring a ballroom, pool, garden, garage gym, and guest cottage. flag The house emphasizes connection through shared meals, events like Dungeons & Dragons nights, and collective responsibilities. flag Residents, from diverse backgrounds including musicians and educators, are selected based on their willingness to contribute to the community’s culture. flag A beloved cat, Margarida, symbolizes the home’s spirit of care and continuity. flag The model provides a rare alternative to isolation and high rents, fostering deep relationships and shared purpose.

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