El Portal Apartments is a well-situated 25-unit value-add asset located on 280 W California Ave in the city of Sunnyvale, California. Situated on a large 30,155 square foot parcel of land, the subject property was originally constructed in 1974, featuring a gross building area of approximately 15,162 square feet. Tenants enjoy beautifully designed, spacious two-bedroom, one-bedroom, and studio floor plans. El Portal Apartments also offers tenants convenient amenities such as private parking and on-site laundry. El Portal Apartments is strategically situated in Sunnyvales vibrant Heritage District. This highly walkable neighborhood offers tenants immediate access to a dynamic mix of restaurants, retail, entertainment, and the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station, supporting both a high quality of life and strong renter demand. The subject property also benefits from proximity to major tech employers, excellent schools, and key transportation corridors, positioning it as an ideal investment for long-term growth and stable occupancy in one of the Bay Areas most desirable submarkets. The investment appeal of this asset is driven by Sunnyvales strong employment fundamentals and low vacancy levels.
For sale
$8,495,000
W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
--beds
--baths
15,162sqft
Five Or More Units, Residential Income
Built in 1974
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$560/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private parkingOn-site laundry
- 84 days
- 179
- 7
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert Johnston 01853816 510-304-8077,
Marcus & Millichap 650-391-1700,
Adam S. Levin 01462752 650-492-0934
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82054816
Facts & features
Interior
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Features
- Doors: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 15,162
- Total interior livable area: 15,162 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 25
- Parking features: Assigned, Off Street
- Has carport: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.69 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 20451001
- Zoning: R4PD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Five Or More Units, Residential Income
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sunnyvale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $560/sqft
- Date on market: 7/20/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Lease term: Month To Month
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $8,495,000$560/sqft |
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Neighborhood: West Murphy
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Sunnyvale
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





