About Monte Sereno
Monte Sereno is a very affluent residential community located in the southwestern part of
Santa Clara County. With a population around 4,000, this town is known for its countryside character, picturesque views of Silicon Valley, and its magnificent estates and properties – one of which was built by author John Steinbeck during the time he wrote Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men. Known as a “bedroom community,” there is no commercial zoning within this city. However, Monte Sereno is conveniently close to the neighboring vibrant towns of
Los Gatos and
Saratoga, and has easy access to Highways 17 and 85 making it a short 20-30 minute drive to bigger cities like
San Jose and
Santa Cruz. This city also has great educational options with its students having the option to attend four different school districts and countless private schools in the nearby area. You can enhance your search of Monte Sereno homes by searching properties by the city’s
95030 zip code, and by
Meeting an Agent who knows Monte Sereno real estate.
REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS
Location: Monte Sereno
Geography Type: City
Data Period: Feb 2026
Source: MLSListings (www.mlslistings.com) Provided by Aculist
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
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Median Sale Price: $4,812,500 (-21.4% YoY)
Average Sale Price: $4,812,500
Active Listings: 5
New Listings: 4
Pending Sales: 1
Closed Sales: 2
Median Days on Market: 4 days
Average Days on Market: 4 days
Median Price/SqFt: $1,409
Average Price/SqFt: $1,409
Sale-to-List Ratio: 99%
Months of Inventory: 3
Total Sale Volume: $9,625,000
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CONDOS & TOWNHOMES (ATTACHED HOMES)
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MARKET INTERPRETATION
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• BALANCED MARKET: 3-6 months of inventory suggests equilibrium between buyers and sellers.
• FAST-MOVING: Median 2 weeks or less on market indicates high demand.
Apr 2024 – Feb 2026
Single-family homes in Monte Sereno have a median sale price of $4,812,500, up 21.1% over the past 3 months. There are 5 active listings, and 2 homes sold last month, with a median of 4 days on market.
Median Sale Price Trends
Single Family Homes
Condos & Townhomes