About Monte Sereno
About Monte Sereno
Hillside views, custom homes, and a five minute drive to town.
Monte Sereno is a quiet residential community, approximately 1.6 square miles in size with a population of about 4,000 residents, with no commercial buildings. The City of Monte Sereno is approximately 50 miles southeast of San Francisco and minutes from the heart of Silicon Valley and has easy access to Highways 17/880 and 85. Because of the City’s beauty, location, estate properties and superior schools, many Silicon Valley executives have chosen Monte Sereno as their home.
- Estate lots
- Custom builds
- Hillside views
- El Sereno / Sanborn
- Top schools
Neighborhood guide
Living in Monte Sereno
Los Gatos blends small-town charm with Silicon Valley access. Historic downtown, top schools, and trailheads in every direction make it a favorite for buyers who want character and convenience.
Downtown & vibe
- Walkable Core
- Boutiques
- Cafés
- Farmers Market
- Wine Bars
Outdoors
- Vasona Lake
- Creek Trail
- Sierra Azul
- Dog Parks
- Dog Parks
Schools
- LGUSD
- LGSUHSD
- Blossom Hill
- Lexington
- Private Schools
Micro-neighborhoods
- Almond Grove
- Glen Ridge
- Blossom Manor
- Belwood
- Lexington Hills
About Monte Sereno
Monte Sereno at a glance
A quiet, residential hillside town next to Los Gatos, Monte Sereno is known for custom homes on larger lots and leafy, low-traffic streets. You’re minutes from downtown Los Gatos for dining and errands, with quick connections to HWY 17/85 and top-rated Los Gatos schools. Trails, open space, and sunset views give it a retreat feel without leaving Silicon Valley.
- Residential-only city (no commercial core)
- Custom homes & estate lots
- Los Gatos schools (LGUSD & LGSUHSD)
- HWY 17 & 85 access
- Trails & open space nearby
Monte Sereno Market Snapshot — July 2026
Source: Redfin, July 2026
The headline number — median prices down 10.5% year-over-year — tells only part of the story. In 2025, several extraordinary sales above $8M skewed the prior year's median upward. Strip those outliers and the core $3M–$6M Monte Sereno market has been remarkably stable. Price per square foot is up 21.2% — the truest measure of demand in a market with this little supply. Hot homes are selling at 9% over asking in under 9 days.
What Makes Monte Sereno Unlike Anywhere Else in Silicon Valley
Structurally Limited Supply
No commercial zoning, no multifamily development, no plans to change. Total number of homes is fixed. Declining supply plus rising demand from tech wealth means the long-term trajectory is clear.
Absolute Privacy
No through streets, no commercial activity. Streets exist only for residents. This is the privacy that people with the means to choose anywhere choose.
The Neighbor Effect
Tech founders, executives, and investors who could buy anywhere chose Monte Sereno specifically. The community that forms around that demographic is itself part of the value.
The Street Named After Annette
Seaborn Court, off Highway 9 in Monte Sereno, exists because I purchased the land, managed the development, and sold the homes — solo. This was not a team effort. This was one agent, one vision, and 25 years of knowing this market well enough to see opportunity where others saw undeveloped land.
I tell this story not to boast. I tell it because it is the most honest answer I can give to the question every buyer and seller eventually asks: "How well do you really know this market?" The answer is: well enough that a street here carries my name.
I have sold homes on Seaborn Court. I have sold homes on Grandview, on Wild Way, on Belgatos. I know which lots have the best views, which streets stay quiet during school traffic, which homes have the privacy that ultra-luxury buyers require. This is not knowledge I read somewhere. It is knowledge I earned.
What to Expect When Buying in Monte Sereno
Private Strategy Call
I'll tell you what's available and what's coming — including things not yet listed.
Pre-Qualification at This Level
Most Monte Sereno buyers pay cash or have significant liquidity. Organizing your financial picture in advance accelerates everything.
Off-Market Access
Some of the most significant Monte Sereno properties never appear on MLS. Owners who want discretion call agents they trust.
Offer Strategy
I've negotiated Monte Sereno transactions from $3.5M to $7M+. The approach is nuanced at each price point.
