Living in Monte Sereno
A small residential city between Los Gatos and Saratoga with no commercial district. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Monte Sereno on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in Monte Sereno yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
Valley of Heart's Delight (1948)
The Santa Clara Valley when orchards, canneries and new industry drove the local economy.Source: Internet Archive
A Short History
- Monte Sereno incorporated on May 14, 1957.
- John Steinbeck wrote The Grapes of Wrath while living here.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
Highway 9 runs along the city, with Highway 17 and Highway 85 close by. There is no rail station. See commute times to each job center.
Monte Sereno Market Report
Home sales for Monte Sereno pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 10 | $4.2M | $1,505 |
| Condominiums | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| Townhouses | 0 | No sales | No sales |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Monte Sereno compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Monte Sereno postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 13, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Monte Sereno FAQ
What does the Monte Sereno market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Monte Sereno over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is Monte Sereno from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Monte Sereno to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Monte Sereno home worth?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Monte Sereno postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- Monte Sereno, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
Monte Sereno Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
