Daves, Monte Sereno, CA
At a glance
Daves is ranked #1 of 4 neighborhoods in Monte Sereno with an overall score of 4.7/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (5.0/5) and safety (5.0/5, 1st of 4 in Monte Sereno), at a median home price of $4.15M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $702,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.2/5).
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Set on gently rising terrain next to Vasona Lake County Park, Daves offers a leafy, low‐key pocket of Monte Sereno where ranch‐style homes from the 1950s‐70s mingle with recent luxury rebuilds on wide, well‐kept lots. Mature oaks and quiet cul‐de‐sacs keep traffic light and give most properties plenty of breathing room. Residents can walk or bike straight into the lakeside park for playgrounds, rowing, summer concerts, and miles of creekside trail. Downtown Los Gatos sits just beyond the park’s eastern edge, providing an easy hop to cafés, boutiques, and weekly farmers markets, while local children attend highly regarded Monte Sereno and Los Gatos schools. The vibe is relaxed and outdoors‐oriented: neighbors wave during evening strolls, gardeners tend established landscaping, and the soundtrack is more birdsong than highway hum. With limited through‐routes and no commercial strip inside the boundary, life feels distinctly residential, yet amenities are only minutes away.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.2
Public Spaces5
Curb Appeal4.5
Overall Amenities score: 4.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fammatre Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Farnham Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sartorette Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Loma Prieta Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Daves Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| C. T. English Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Raymond J. Fisher Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Los Gatos High | High | 9-12 |
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Daves FAQs10 answers
Is Daves a good place to live?
Daves ranks 1st of 4 neighborhoods in Monte Sereno with an overall Houseberry score of 4.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (5.0/5) and safety (5.0/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.2/5).
Is Daves safe?
Daves, Monte Sereno scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 4 neighborhoods in Monte Sereno.
What do homes in Daves cost?
The median home price in Daves, Monte Sereno is $4.15M, compared with $4.33M for Monte Sereno as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $702,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Daves rising or falling?
The median home price in Daves, Monte Sereno is down about 1.5% over the past 12 months, from $4.21M to $4.15M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Daves?
Schools serving Daves, Monte Sereno include Fammatre Elementary (3.6/5), Farnham Charter (4.0/5), Sartorette Charter (3.4/5), Loma Prieta Elementary (4.2/5) and Daves Avenue Elementary (4.6/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Daves?
Daves, Monte Sereno receives 80% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Monte Sereno's 4 neighborhoods. Summer days run 54° to 83°F and winter days 40° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Daves walkable to shops and restaurants?
Daves, Monte Sereno scores 2.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 5.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.2 out of 5, 1st of 4 in Monte Sereno.
What is Daves known for?
Daves, Monte Sereno is associated with Lakefront park access, Quiet, wide lots and Easy downtown connection. Its highest-scoring factors are public spaces (5.0/5) and safety (5.0/5).
How does Daves compare to other Monte Sereno neighborhoods?
Daves ranks 1st of 4 neighborhoods in Monte Sereno. It ranks 1st of 4 in Monte Sereno for safety (5.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.2/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Monte Sereno are Foothill and Rose-Andrews.
What are the downsides of living in Daves?
Daves, Monte Sereno scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.2/5).
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