The estate, constructed in 1901, features a three-story main house designed in the American Craftsman style.

The shingled American Craftsman style residence was designed by architects Frank Delos Wolfe and Charles McKenzie, while the construction was overseen by Edwin Greenwood and George Culver.

[3][4][6][7] Griffin recruited a team of Japanese artisans from Japan to craft and care for the gardens across the property.

[8] The remnants of the Griffin's fish pond and tea garden are still present, situated in close proximity to the football field and directly behind the building that serves as the headquarters for Educational Technology Services.

They successfully gathered $101,000 in public donations to address essential repairs, including reinforcing the foundation, adding a new shear wall, and completely replacing the sloping roof.

[10] The Griffin House, designed by architects Frank Delos Wolfe and Charles McKenzie, spans three levels.

[2] This house and carriage house holds historical significance under Criterion A within the field of architecture, as it is closely associated with Frank Delos Wolfe 1862–1926) and Charles McKenzie, who played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of now-historic neighborhoods in the Santa Clara Valley.