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.
Sold for $6,000,000
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$6,000,000
780 S El Monte Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
5beds
4,450sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2006
0.41 Acres Lot
$5,953,000 Zestimate®
$1,348/sqft
$12,762 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,953,000
$5.48M - $6.49M
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Grand custom homePicasso crystal lightingBocce courtGourmet kitchenCinema-quality media roomBeautiful open viewsEntertainment terraces
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Tsai Law 01339682 650-799-8888,
Compass 650-323-1111
Bought with:
Juliana Lee Team, 70010194
Pinnacle Realty Advisors
Kevin Htet, 02234434
Pinnacle Realty Advisors
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82028617
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Media Room
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimarySuiteRetreat2plus, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Granite, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower2plus, SteamShower, TubwJets, FullonGroundFloor, PrimaryOversizedTub, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastNook, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink, Pantry, Skylights
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Upper Floor, Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Video Audio System, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Security Gate
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Two Way
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,450
- Total interior livable area: 4,450 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Bathroom Features, Accessible Kitchen
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Perimeter,Back Yard,Front Yard,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 33602064
- Zoning: R1E2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Art Deco,Contemporary,Custom,Luxury,Modern/HighTech,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Los Altos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,348/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,351,871
- Annual tax amount: $29,240
- Date on market: 12/2/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $6,000,000-7.5%$1,348/sqft |
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| 2/28/2026 | Pending sale | $6,488,000$1,458/sqft |
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| 2/22/2026 | Contingent | $6,488,000$1,458/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,488,000+20.2%$1,458/sqft |
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| 12/1/2019 | Listing removed | $5,395,888$1,213/sqft |
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| 10/10/2019 | Price change | $5,395,888-1.8%$1,213/sqft |
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| 6/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $5,495,888+16.9%$1,235/sqft |
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| 6/30/2018 | Listing removed | $4,699,999$1,056/sqft |
Source: Realty World - Alliance #To Follow Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2018 | Price change | $4,699,999-6%$1,056/sqft |
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| 4/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $4,998,888$1,123/sqft |
Source: Realty World-Alliance #ML81695431 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,240 +2.9% | $2,351,871 +2% |
| 2024 | $28,417 -0.1% | $2,305,756 +2% |
| 2023 | $28,454 +2.1% | $2,260,546 +2% |
| 2022 | $27,872 -1.1% | $2,216,223 +2% |
| 2021 | $28,194 +0.7% | $2,172,768 +1% |
| 2020 | $28,006 | $2,150,490 +2% |
| 2019 | $28,006 +7.6% | $2,108,325 +2% |
| 2018 | $26,018 | $2,066,986 +2% |
| 2017 | $26,018 +3.1% | $2,026,458 +2% |
| 2016 | $25,238 +4.4% | $1,986,724 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $24,174 -0.4% | $1,956,882 +2% |
| 2014 | $24,264 | $1,918,550 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,909,880 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,872,433 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,835,720 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,822,001 +56.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,163,871 +50.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $773,403 +56.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $494,319 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $484,627 -17.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $584,847 -3.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $606,056 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $594,950 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94022
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Covington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Georgina P. Blach Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10Los Altos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: CovingtonElementary
- Middle: ArdisGEganIntermediate
- High: LosAltosHigh_1
- District: LosAltosElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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