780 S El Monte Ave

$6,488,000
Price
5
Beds
4,450 Sq. Ft.
$1,458 / Sq. Ft.
4,450
Sq. Ft.
$1,458
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This exceptional Frank Lloyd Wrightinspired gated estate offers a rare combination of architectural drama, privacy, and park-like serenity on a 0.41-acre lot. A custom-designed security gate opens to a private driveway leading to a grand custom home. A dramatic foyer with designer staircase and decor iron railings introduces voluminous living, family & dining rooms, plus 3 upstairs bedroom suites. The gourmet kitchen showcases top-of-the-line appliances, 48-inch commercial gas range with 54-inch...This exceptional Frank Lloyd Wrightinspired gated estate offers a rare combination of architectural drama, privacy, and park-like serenity on a 0.41-acre lot. A custom-designed security gate opens to a private driveway leading to a grand custom home. A dramatic foyer with designer staircase and decor iron railings introduces voluminous living, family & dining rooms, plus 3 upstairs bedroom suites. The gourmet kitchen showcases top-of-the-line appliances, 48-inch commercial gas range with 54-inch hood & double ovens, dual refrigerators/freezers, two dishwashers, slab granite island & custom cabinetry. Exceptional finishes include hand-scraped hardwood floors, Picasso crystal lighting, monumental crown moulding, architectural columns & designer stonework. Additional highlights include a cinema-quality media room, balconies from suites, 2 wet bars,3 fireplaces, 3 A/C zones, whole-home sound & security system. Oversized 4-car garage plus 1,200+ sq ft storage. The expansive rear yard is a private sanctuarycomplete with bocce court, lush landscaping, entertainment terraces & beautiful open viewscreating a peaceful private retreat just minutes to Covington Elementary, Egan Middle, Los Altos High, Los Altos Downtown, MV Downtown and major tech employers Google, Apple, Tesla & Meta.

Listing Agent

  1. Julie Tsai Law

    Julie Tsai Law

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01339682

    julietsai.law@compass.com

    P: (650)-799-8888

Property Details for 780 South El Monte Avenue

MLS City Name
LOS ALTOS
Building Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary, Custom, Art Deco, Luxury, Modern / High Tech, Traditional
Garage Spaces
4
View
Hills, Neighborhood, City Lights
Cross Street
Woodstock Lane
LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2025 03:20 AM

Property Details for 780 South El Monte Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #ML82028617
Days on Compass21
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built2006
Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,999 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

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Building Information for 780 South El Monte Avenue

Stories2Year Built2006Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,999 SF

Payment Calculator

$34,497 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$32,060

Property Taxes

$2,437

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 780 South El Monte Avenue

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Media / Home Theater, Other, Storage, Laundry Room
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Double Sinks, Granite, Steam Shower, Tub with Jets, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet, More than One Primary Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Island with Sink, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Exhaust Fan, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Amenities: Walk-in Closet, Vaulted Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Wet Bar, High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight
  • Communications: Cable TV, Networked, Audio / Video Prewired
  • Energy Features: Walls Insulated, Ceiling Insulation, Skylight, Thermostat Controller, Double Pane Windows
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dual See Thru
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Flooring: Marble, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Electricity Hookup (220V), Upper Floor, In Utility Room, Inside
  • Living SqFt: 4450
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: Security Alarm, Video / Audio System, Fire System - Sprinkler, Secured Garage / Parking, Security Fence, Security Lights
  • Special Features: Bathroom Features, Kitchen Features
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC, Multi-Zone, Ceiling Fan
  • Heating: Heating - 2+ Zones, Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener
  • Garage Max: 4
  • Garage Min: 4
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Double Pane Windows
  • Area Text: South of El Monte
  • Roof: Tile
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Street Number: 780
  • Street Name: El Monte
  • Street Direction Prefix: South
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 214
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 4450
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 19
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Stucco
  • Zoning Detail: R1E2
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 336-02-064
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: LOS ALTOS
  • City Postal ID: 28
  • Postal Code: 94022
  • Elementary School: 130
  • Elementary School District: 460
  • Middle School Text: Ardis G. Egan Intermediate
  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate, Fenced, Complete Perimeter
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .41
  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Balcony / Patio, Sprinklers - Lawn, Low Maintenance

Property History for 780 South El Monte Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82028617

$6,488,000
Dec 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82028617

$6,488,000
Sep 1, 2025

Expired

EBRD #ML82008824

Aug 31, 2025

Expired

MLSListings #ML82008824

$5,998,000
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82008824

$5,998,000
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82008824

$5,998,000
Feb 25, 2021

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81825165

Feb 25, 2021

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81825165

$5,498,888
Feb 5, 2021

Price Change

EBRD #ML81825165

$5,498,888
Feb 5, 2021

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81825165

$5,498,888
Jan 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81825165

$4,998,888
Jan 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81825165

$4,998,888
Dec 1, 2019

Expired

EBRD #ML81755259

Nov 30, 2019

Expired

MLSListings #ML81755259

$5,395,888
Jun 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81755259

$5,495,888
Jun 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81755259

$5,495,888
Aug 26, 2018

Expired

EBRD #ML81695431

Aug 25, 2018

Expired

MLSListings #ML81695431

$4,699,999
Mar 8, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81695431

$4,998,888
Mar 8, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81695431

$4,998,888
Aug 24, 2012

Withdrawn

RESFAR #81208680

$2,995,950
May 31, 2012

Withdrawn

RESFAR #81133973

$3,195,000
May 10, 2012

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81208680

$2,995,950
May 10, 2012

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81208680

Mar 7, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81208680

$2,995,950
Mar 7, 2012

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81133973

Mar 7, 2012

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81208680

$2,995,950
Mar 7, 2012

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81133973

Mar 7, 2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81208680

$2,995,950
Aug 1, 2011

Price Change

RESFAR #81133973

$3,777,777
Aug 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81133973

$3,777,777
Aug 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81133973

$3,195,000
Aug 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81133973

$3,777,777
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82028617

$6,488,000
12/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82028617

$6,488,000
09/01/2025

Expired

EBRD #ML82008824

08/31/2025

Expired

MLSListings #ML82008824

$5,998,000
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82008824

$5,998,000
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82008824

$5,998,000
02/25/2021

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81825165

02/25/2021

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81825165

$5,498,888
02/05/2021

Price Change

EBRD #ML81825165

$5,498,888
02/05/2021

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81825165

$5,498,888
01/09/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81825165

$4,998,888
01/09/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81825165

$4,998,888
12/01/2019

Expired

EBRD #ML81755259

11/30/2019

Expired

MLSListings #ML81755259

$5,395,888
06/05/2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81755259

$5,495,888
06/05/2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81755259

$5,495,888
08/26/2018

Expired

EBRD #ML81695431

08/25/2018

Expired

MLSListings #ML81695431

$4,699,999
03/08/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81695431

$4,998,888
03/08/2018

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81695431

$4,998,888
08/24/2012

Withdrawn

RESFAR #81208680

$2,995,950
05/31/2012

Withdrawn

RESFAR #81133973

$3,195,000
05/10/2012

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81208680

$2,995,950
05/10/2012

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81208680

03/07/2012

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81208680

$2,995,950
03/07/2012

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81133973

03/07/2012

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81208680

$2,995,950
03/07/2012

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81133973

03/07/2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81208680

$2,995,950
08/01/2011

Price Change

RESFAR #81133973

$3,777,777
08/01/2011

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81133973

$3,777,777
08/01/2011

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81133973

$3,195,000
08/01/2011

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81133973

$3,777,777

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 780 South El Monte Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,015,875Additions$1,335,996Total$2,351,871
Tax Record2025$29,240 ($2,437 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt4,316 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,316 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,517 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008ZoningR1E2CountySANTA CLARAAPN336-02-064

Schools near 780 South El Monte Avenue

This home is within Los Altos Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Covington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Los Altos High School
Public9 to 12

Alta Vista High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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780 South El Monte Avenue is a single family home for sale in Los Altos, CA 94022. This property was listed for sale on December 2, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $6,488,000. This listing's school districts are Los Altos Elementary School District, Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. Nearby schools include Covington Elementary School, Georgina P. Blach Junior High School and Los Altos High School. 780 South El Monte Avenue is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 4,450 sqft single family home built in 2006.

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