Martin Murphy Jr. House
The Victorian mansion of Martin Murphy Jr., son of one of Sunnyvale's founding families and a key figure in the city's early development.
Martin Murphy Jr. was the son of Martin Murphy Sr., an Irish immigrant who became one of California's most successful landowners. The Murphy family owned vast tracts of land in the Santa Clara Valley, and Martin Jr. continued the family's agricultural and business interests. This elegant Victorian home, built in 1884, showcases the wealth and status of the Murphy family during Sunnyvale's early years.
The house represents the prosperity of early California landowners and the architectural styles popular among the wealthy in the late 19th century.
Privately owned but visible from the street. Occasional public tours during heritage events.
Exterior viewing available year-round. Interior tours during annual Heritage Days in October.