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Late Giants Owner Peter Magowan's Napa Valley Retreat Listed at $13M

other · 2026-05-09

The Napa Valley wine retreat once owned by Peter Magowan is on the market for $13 million. Magowan and his wife, Debby, purchased the approximately five-acre estate in the 1990s for around $1.2 million, later expanding it to nearly 20 acres with vineyards of sauvignon blanc, cabernet, and petit verdot grapes. The luxurious estate boasts 7,175 square feet, seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, and multiple outdoor amenities, including a pool and tennis court. Ginger Martin from Sotheby's International Realty is leading the sale. Magowan, who passed away in 2019, was a significant figure in sports as the Giants' general managing partner.

Key facts

  • Peter Magowan's Napa Valley retreat listed for $13 million
  • Property expanded from 5 to about 20 acres over the years
  • Includes vineyards with sauvignon blanc, cabernet, and petit verdot grapes
  • Main residence has 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms across 7,175 sq ft
  • Listing agent is Ginger Martin of Sotheby's International Realty, St. Helena Brokerage
  • Magowan was former Safeway chairman and CEO
  • He was grandson of Charles Merrill, co-founder of Merrill Lynch
  • Magowan died in 2019 at age 76

Entities

Institutions

  • Safeway
  • San Francisco Giants
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Sotheby's International Realty
  • Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
  • Robb Report
  • The Wall Street Journal

Locations

  • Napa Valley
  • California
  • San Francisco
  • Pacific Heights
  • Florida
  • New York
  • Tampa Bay
  • St. Helena
  • Mayacamas Mountains

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