Robert Johnston

Palo Alto CA

Marcus & Millichap

125 Closed Sales

$471.9M Total Value

$475K - $26.3M Price Range

$3.8M Average Price

Prior 5 years

About Robert

Robert Johnston is an apartment investment specialist in the firm's founding Palo Alto office. As a Senior Managing Director, Robert exclusively represents buyers and sellers in the acquisition and disposition of multi-family and single-tenant retail properties throughout the country with a concentration in the Bay Area. Robert has established himself as a leading Bay Area apartment broker. Robert Johnston recently ranked as the #12 agent nationwide and consistently ranks as a top 40 agent nationwide (out of approximately 1800 M&M agents) and has been recognized as such in the Wall Street Journal.
He was top 5 Palo Alto Investment Professional in 2021, 2020 2019, 2017, 2016 and 2015 and a top 10 investment professional in 2014, 2013 & 2012. Robert received a Chairman's Circle of Excellence Award in 2021 & 2019, a Chairman's Club Award in 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 and National Achievement Awards in 2014-2020. Robert is an Executive Director of Marcus and Millichap's National Multi Housing Group. Robert Johnston is a member of the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, MLS, LoopNet, Costar and Tri County Apartment Association. He graduated from Arizona State University in 2007 with a BS in Real Estate Development and in his spare time he enjoys traveling, golfing and spending time with family and friends.

Home Types: MultiFamily, House, Lot/Land, Commercial

Years of Experience: 13

Education: Arizona State University

Transaction History

1 Year
2 Year
5 Year

Seller Deals
Total Deals	5
Total Value	$7,964,000
Average Sale Price	$1,592,800
Price Range	$1M - $2.4M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	2
Total Value	$2,978,000
Average Sale Price	$1,489,000
Price Range	$1.5M - $1.5M

Seller Deals
Total Deals	48
Total Value	$182,007,100
Average Sale Price	$3,791,815
Price Range	$475K - $26.3M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	5
Total Value	$13,808,000
Average Sale Price	$2,761,600
Price Range	$1.5M - $5.7M

Seller Deals
Total Deals	107
Total Value	$406,697,588
Average Sale Price	$3,800,912
Price Range	$475K - $26.3M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	18
Total Value	$65,243,000
Average Sale Price	$3,624,611
Price Range	$1.5M - $6.4M

5 Year View

Neighborhoods Robert is Experienced In

Robert's Active Listings

$2,650,000
- Studio
- 4,268 Sq Ft
227 Madrone St

Redwood City, CA
227 Madrone St is a stunning 3-unit apartment community with one single-family home located in the thriving city of Redwood City, California. Situated on a 7,500 square foot parcel of land, the subject property was originally constructed in 1950 and has a gross building area of approximately 4,268 square feet, offering its tenants beautifully designed three-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans.

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Co-Listing Agent

$887,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,500 Sq Ft
697 Hamline St

San Jose, CA
** Please do not disturb tenants, Appointment only ** 697 Hamline St is a well-situated triplex asset located in the thriving city of San Jose, California. Situated on a 3,864 square foot parcel of land, the subject property features a gross building area of approximately 1,500 square feet, offering its tenants 100% beautifully designed one-bedroom floor plans. Additionally, all three units

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Recently Sold

$1,850,000

Sold Mar 12, 2025
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,764 Sq Ft
615 Rollins Rd

Burlingame, CA
- 18% Below List
- $669/SF
- 117 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $2M
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$1,800,000

Sold Nov 1, 2024
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,004 Sq Ft
1433 Jasmine St

San Mateo, CA
- $599/SF
- 13 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $2M
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$680,000

Sold Sep 27, 2024
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,477 Sq Ft
21913 Rockford Rd

Hayward, CA
- $460/SF
- 4 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $686K
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$2,325,000

Sold Sep 9, 2024
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,411 Sq Ft
948 15th Ave

Redwood City, CA
- 3% Below List
- $682/SF
- 76 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $2M
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$1,700,000

Sold Aug 8, 2024
- 9 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,849 Sq Ft
2955 Ladd Ave

Livermore, CA
- 11% Below List
- $442/SF
- 75 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $2M
Robert Johnston Marcus & Millichap

$475,000

Sold Jul 26, 2024
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 988 Sq Ft
21922 Foothill Blvd

Hayward, CA
- $481/SF
- 4 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $591K
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$1,375,000

Sold Jul 16, 2024
- 7 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,328 Sq Ft
1652 Crucero Dr

San Jose, CA
- 8% Below List
- $413/SF
- 59 Days On Market
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$1,425,000

Sold Jul 16, 2024
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 2,825 Sq Ft
925 E Julian St

San Jose, CA
- 4% Below List
- $504/SF
- 21 Days On Market
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$2,360,000

Sold May 17, 2024
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,411 Sq Ft
942 15th Ave

Redwood City, CA
- 1% Below List
- $692/SF
- 29 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $2M
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Awards and Designations

Chairman's Circle of Excellence (CCOE): 2022, 2021, 2019 Chairman's Club (CC): 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 National Achievement Award: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 Sales Recognition Award: 2023, 2022,

Agent License: California 01853816

Robert Johnston

(650) 770-2137

Marcus & Millichap

(650) 770-2137

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About Robert

Transaction History

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Buyer Deals

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

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Neighborhoods Robert is Experienced In

Robert's Listings and Deals

Robert's Active Listings

Recently Sold

Awards and Designations