If you’ve heard there’s a neighborhood in Monte Sereno where residents keep horses in their backyard, you heard right. Loma Serena is a genuine equestrian community — one of the only pockets left in Silicon Valley where a half-hour ride and a five-minute drive to downtown Los Gatos exist in the same zip code.
Where Loma Serena Sits
Loma Serena runs along and just off Daves Avenue in Monte Sereno, extending onto Equestrian Way, Via Encantado, Via Palomino, Via Caballero, Via Pinto, and Vineland, with a few homes reaching Alma Jo Court and Twin Creeks. It sits adjacent to the Twin Creeks neighborhood to the west and just south of Los Gatos’ English Oaks neighborhood.
What Makes It an Equestrian Community
Loma Serena includes horse trails and a stable that residents can rent directly, a rare amenity this close to downtown Los Gatos. Lots here tend to be larger and semi-rural in character, with zoning that supports keeping horses on the property itself — something almost no other Monte Sereno or Los Gatos neighborhood still allows at this scale.
What Homes Cost Here
Most Loma Serena properties trade between $3M and $4M. Larger estate homes that have been rebuilt or substantially expanded can exceed $4M, while a smaller, original-condition home needing work can occasionally come in under $3M, depending on lot size and location within the neighborhood.
Who Loma Serena Suits
This neighborhood draws a specific kind of buyer: people who want genuine acreage and privacy without leaving the school districts, commute times, or downtown access that make Los Gatos and Monte Sereno desirable in the first place. If riding is part of your life, or you’ve always wanted room for horses without moving to the mountains, this is one of the only places in the immediate South Bay where that’s realistic.
Why Local Knowledge Matters More Here
Loma Serena isn’t a subdivision with a sales office and comps updating weekly — it’s a small, semi-rural pocket where lot configuration, equestrian rights, and access to the shared trails and stable materially affect value in ways a generic online estimate won’t catch. I’ve represented buyers and sellers across nearly every court and lane in Monte Sereno for 25+ years, including this neighborhood specifically, and I personally developed the Seaborn Court subdivision nearby — so I understand this area’s land, easements, and value structure from both an agent’s and a developer’s perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I actually keep a horse in Loma Serena?
A: Yes — Loma Serena is a genuine equestrian community with shared trails and a rentable stable, and many lots are zoned to support keeping horses on the property.
Q: What streets make up Loma Serena?
A: Primarily Daves Avenue, Equestrian Way, Via Encantado, Via Palomino, Via Caballero, and Via Pinto, with a small number of homes on Vineland, Alma Jo Court, and Twin Creeks.
Q: How does Loma Serena compare to the rest of Monte Sereno on price?
A: It’s broadly in line with Monte Sereno overall, typically $3M–$4M, though the equestrian zoning and larger lots can push well-maintained or expanded properties above that range.
If you’re curious what a Loma Serena property is worth today, or you want to talk through what it takes to buy or sell in an equestrian-zoned neighborhood like this one, call or text me at (408) 859-5881 or email annette95030@gmail.com. I’d love to help.
Explore More Monte Sereno Neighborhoods
- The Story Behind Seaborn Court
- Twin Creeks Neighborhood Guide
- Via Sereno Neighborhood Guide
- Foothill Neighborhood Guide
— Annette Seaborn, REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker, DRE #01348743
