780 S El Monte Avenue

Property Overview
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.
Home Details
- Property type
- Residential - SingleFamilyResidence
- Year built
- 2006
- Living area
- 4,450 sq ft
- Lot size
- 17,999 sq ft
- Parking
- 4 spaces
- Garage
- 4 spaces
- Stories
- 2.0
- Days on market
- 62
- MLS status
- Active
- Architectural style
- Contemporary,Custom,Modern,Traditional
- Zoning
- R1E2
Features & Amenities
Interior
- Breakfast Bar
- Breakfast Area
- Walk In Closets
Appliances
- Double Oven
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Range Hood
- Self Cleaning Oven
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Parking
- Gated
Security
- Fire Sprinkler System
- Security Lights
Community, Schools & Utilities
Community
- View
- Yes
Schools
- Elementary school
- Other
- Middle school
- Other
- High school
- Los Altos
Utilities
- Cooling
- CentralAir
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- PublicSewer
Location & Neighborhood
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