Exclusive Enclave
Monte Sereno,
California
Hillside views, custom homes, and a five-minute drive to town.
Los Gatos High School — serving Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, and portions of Saratoga
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Monte Sereno carries some of the most exclusive residential inventory in Silicon Valley — often fewer than a dozen active listings at any time. Access the current market directly through Annette's curated search.
About Monte Sereno
California's Most Exclusive Residential City
Monte Sereno is one of California's most coveted residential cities — a purely residential enclave of approximately 1.6 square miles and 4,000 residents. With no commercial buildings and no through traffic, the neighborhood offers an unmatched sense of seclusion just minutes from everything Los Gatos has to offer.
Annette Seaborn has an intimate connection to Monte Sereno — as founder of Seaborn Development LLC, she personally created the Seaborn Court subdivision off Highway 9. This insider knowledge of the city's zoning, land values, and unique character gives her clients a decisive advantage in one of the Bay Area's most competitive markets.
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"Monte Sereno is where I built Seaborn Court — a subdivision I developed from the ground up off Highway 9. I know every parcel, every deed restriction, and every seller in this small city personally. When you work with me here, you're not just getting a real estate agent. You're getting the person who helped shape the neighborhood."
— Annette Seaborn · Founder, Seaborn Development LLC · 25+ Years in Monte Sereno
Why Monte Sereno
What Makes This City Truly Unique
Pure Residential
Monte Sereno has zero commercial development. No stores, no offices, no through traffic — the entire city is protected residential land, by design and by law.
Privacy & Security
Gated estates, generously sized parcels, and mature oak canopies create a natural privacy buffer found nowhere else at this price point in Silicon Valley.
Custom Architecture
Every home is bespoke. No cookie-cutter developments — Monte Sereno attracts Bay Area's finest architects and builders for one-of-a-kind estate residences.
Top-Rated Schools
Monte Sereno is served by the same Los Gatos Union School District as neighboring Los Gatos, with 10/10 elementary ratings and one of California's finest high schools.
Proximity to Los Gatos
Just a 5-minute drive to downtown Los Gatos dining, boutique shopping, Michelin-starred restaurants, and the vibrant community Annette has called home for 25+ years.
Investment Value
Limited inventory and zero new land supply make Monte Sereno consistently appreciating. Homes here don't just hold value — they command it, year after year.
Neighborhood Character
Life in Monte Sereno
Estate Living
Two-acre-plus parcels with pool homes, guest houses, detached studios, and room to breathe — a lifestyle that's simply unavailable anywhere else this close to San Jose.
Natural Setting
Oak-studded hillsides, wildlife corridors, and mountain views define the landscape. El Sereno Open Space and Sanborn Park provide miles of trails right at your doorstep.
Quiet Community
No commercial districts means neighbor-only streets, near-zero through traffic, and a genuinely tight-knit community where residents actually know one another.
Education
Top-Rated Schools
Monte Sereno is served by the Los Gatos Union School District — the same highly regarded district that serves neighboring Los Gatos. Residents enjoy access to some of California's highest-rated public schools across all levels.
Los Gatos Union School District. Consistently rated among California's finest elementary programs.
Los Gatos Union School District. Award-winning teachers, exceptional STEM, and strong community involvement.
Los Gatos Union School District. Rigorous academics, strong arts program, and proven college preparation pathway.
Los Gatos Union High School District. One of California's top public high schools, with elite sports, performing arts, and AP programs.
School ratings sourced from GreatSchools.org. All schools are part of Los Gatos Union School District.
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Annette's Monte Sereno Expertise
Annette Seaborn isn't just familiar with Monte Sereno — she helped build it. As the founder of Seaborn Development LLC, Annette personally developed the Seaborn Court subdivision off Highway 9, one of Monte Sereno's most distinctive residential streets.
With 25+ years of selling Monte Sereno estates, Annette has intimate knowledge of every property, micro-neighborhood, and seller in this small city. She understands the unique zoning constraints, lot configurations, and value drivers that only come from decades of immersion — not just representation.
Whether you are purchasing your first Monte Sereno estate or selling a property you have held for decades, Annette's unparalleled local knowledge delivers outcomes that no outside agent can match.
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