5 homes in Monte Sereno

Monte Sereno is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The population was 3,479 at the 2020 census. The city is located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of San Jose, and is bordered by the town of Los Gatos to the north, east, and south, the Santa Cruz Mountains to the southwest, and the city of Saratoga to the northwest. The city is named for the 2,580-foot (790 m) El Sereno Mountain, upon the slopes of which the southern portion of the city is built. The community is entirely residential with no commercial zoning and 99% single-family housing. It is an upscale Silicon Valley commuter town. Monte Sereno shares the Zip code 95030 with the town of Los Gatos. Many municipal services are provided under contract by Los Gatos.
Monte Sereno is a community in California offering diverse housing options and local amenities. The city provides residents with access to quality schools, parks, shopping, and dining, making it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking comfortable living in California.
Today, Monte Sereno has 5 homes for sale at a median price of $3,989,000, typically selling in about 167 days.
Median Home Price
$3.65M
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
1.7 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 5 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month—buyers have fewer options, and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~167 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market—buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. Sales have slowed 73% compared to 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are taking longer to sell—a larger share of listings remain on the market beyond 30 days, giving buyers more leverage.
Housing Tenure in Monte Sereno
Homeownership is significantly higher than average—this is a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
96%
Homeowners
4%
Renters
Homeownership is 40.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
1,335 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $4.5M in value on average.
Price Reductions
1 listings have reduced their price
20% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.8% (~$231K)
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