Best Neighborhoods in Monte Sereno, CA

Daves ranks first of 4 ranked Monte Sereno neighborhoods on overall score, at 4.7 out of 5. Foothill is next at 4.6 out of 5. 4 Monte Sereno neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher overall.

Houseberry scores 4 Monte Sereno neighborhoods on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. Overall scores in Monte Sereno run from 4.5 to 4.7 out of 5, and 4 score 4 out of 5 or higher. Median home prices range from $3,320,450 in Rose-Andrews to $5,524,440 in Foothill across 4 priced neighborhoods. Across the five nearest cities the average overall score is 3.8 out of 5, against 4.6 in Monte Sereno.

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Daves, Monte Sereno, CA neighborhood

Daves, Monte Sereno, CA

Overall Score : 4.7/5
SCHOOL4.5/5
SAFETY5.0/5
AMENITIES4.2/5
PRICE$4,147,790
APPRECIATION-0.10 %(2)
VALUE$1M(2)Overvalued

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Keywords: Lakefront park access, Quiet, wide lots, Easy downtown connection

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. ... See Full Page

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Foothill, Monte Sereno, CA neighborhood

Foothill, Monte Sereno, CA

Overall Score : 4.6/5
SCHOOL4.7/5
SAFETY5.0/5
AMENITIES3.6/5
PRICE$5,524,440
APPRECIATION-0.10 %(2)
VALUE$1M(2)Overvalued

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Keywords: Hillside serenity, Estate‑size lots, Quick town access

Set against Monte Sereno’s lower foothills, this quiet pocket rises gently from the valley floor, giving many homes leafy canyon or ridge vistas. Lots are large and irregular, so custom residences sit well back from the road, buffered by tall pines, heritage oaks, and canyon scrub for a comfortably secluded feel. ... See Full Page

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Rose-Andrews, Monte Sereno, CA neighborhood

Rose-Andrews, Monte Sereno, CA

Overall Score : 4.6/5
SCHOOL4.5/5
SAFETY5.0/5
AMENITIES4.2/5
PRICE$3,320,450
APPRECIATION-0.10 %(2)
VALUE$1M(2)Overvalued

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Keywords: Estate‑size lots, Walk‑to‑downtown convenience, Mature tree canopy

Tucked just off Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Rose‐Andrews is a petite enclave of Monte Sereno where wide front lawns, mature oaks, and deep setbacks showcase a mix of mid‐century ranches and newer custom estates. The gently sloping land gives some homes western hill vistas, and low traffic on the short interior lanes keeps the setting calm. ... See Full Page

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Hillside, Monte Sereno, CA neighborhood

Hillside, Monte Sereno, CA

Overall Score : 4.5/5
SCHOOL4.7/5
SAFETY4.7/5
AMENITIES3.4/5
PRICE$3,838,850
APPRECIATION-0.10 %(2)
VALUE$1M(2)Overvalued

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Keywords: Wooded hillside estates, Trailhead proximity, Private, upscale ambience

Hillside sits high on Monte Sereno’s forested shoulder, where winding lanes climb into oak‐dotted terrain and custom homes perch on generous lots. Architecture skews toward expansive contemporaries and Mediterranean estates from the 1980s‐present, many taking full advantage of canyon or valley views. Streets are narrow and quiet, with little through‐traffic, adding to the sense of seclusion. ... See Full Page

Scores updated August 2026

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Monte Sereno neighborhoods: your questions, answered

What are the best neighborhoods in Monte Sereno?

Daves has the highest overall score in Monte Sereno, at 4.7 out of 5. The next highest overall scores in Monte Sereno are Foothill (4.6 out of 5) and Rose-Andrews (4.6 out of 5).

What are the best places to live in Monte Sereno?

Houseberry's highest-scored Monte Sereno neighborhoods are Daves (4.7 out of 5), Foothill (4.6 out of 5) and Rose-Andrews (4.6 out of 5), out of 4 ranked on safety, schools, amenities and value.

Which areas of Monte Sereno score highest for safety, schools and amenities together?

3 Monte Sereno neighborhoods score 3.5 out of 5 or higher for schools, safety and amenities: Daves, Rose-Andrews and Foothill. Daves has the highest combined total in Monte Sereno, at 4.5 out of 5 for schools, 5.0 out of 5 for safety and 4.2 out of 5 for amenities.

What do homes cost in Monte Sereno's highest-ranked neighborhoods?

Across the top 4 Monte Sereno neighborhoods by overall score, the median home price is $3,993,320. Prices among those top 4 Monte Sereno neighborhoods run from $3,320,450 in Rose-Andrews to $5,524,440 in Foothill.

Which Monte Sereno neighborhoods rank highly overall at a lower price?

Rose-Andrews has the lowest median home price, $3,320,450, among Monte Sereno neighborhoods scoring 4.2 out of 5 or higher for overall score and priced below the Monte Sereno median of $3,993,320; Rose-Andrews scores 4.6 out of 5 for overall score. Hillside (4.5 out of 5, $3,838,850) also scores 4.2 out of 5 or higher for overall score below the Monte Sereno median.

How many neighborhoods does Houseberry rank in Monte Sereno?

Houseberry ranks 4 neighborhoods in Monte Sereno. 4 Monte Sereno neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher overall.

How do Monte Sereno neighborhoods compare with nearby cities overall?

Monte Sereno neighborhoods average 4.6 out of 5 overall. The nearest cities average Los Gatos 4.0, Saratoga 4.1, Campbell 3.5, Cupertino 3.8 and Santa Clara 3.5.