Sereno Foothills · Via Sereno · Est. 1969–1971
Sixteen homes. One street. A legacy beyond rarity.
On a single quiet cul-de-sac above Los Gatos sits one of the smallest, most exclusive Eichler collections in the Bay Area — sixteen Claude Oakland “gallery model” homes, each built around a light-filled atrium. The Boyenga Team represents this rare enclave.
The Defining Feature
Every Via Sereno home opens around light
From the street, a Monte Sereno Eichler gives almost nothing away — low redwood siding, a modest carport, a closed face. Then a roofed, skylit atrium opens the home from within. Scroll to watch it happen.
“An enclosed, skylighted atrium — the heart of every Claude Oakland gallery model.”The Signature of Via Sereno
California Modern
The elements that define a Monte Sereno Eichler
Post & Beam
Exposed wood framing removes interior load-bearing walls, opening every room.
Floor-to-Ceiling Glass
Walls of glass and sliding doors blur the line between living room and garden.
The Atrium
An enclosed, roofed courtyard floods the plan with light at its very center.
Radiant Heat
Hot-water pipes embedded in the slab give silent, even warmth — no forced air.
Open Floor Plans
Flexible, wall-free layouts built for the way modern families actually live.
A Curated Collection, Not a Sprawling Tract
One of the smallest Eichler enclaves in the Bay Area
Joseph Eichler built in Monte Sereno only briefly, from 1969 to 1971 — sixteen homes on Via Sereno, and nowhere else in the city. Compare that to the scale of his earlier tracts.
1969–1971
A brief, late-career experiment in refinement
Joseph Eichler began building in Monte Sereno relatively late in his career. It was a short, tightly limited venture — just sixteen homes, all on a single cul-de-sac called Via Sereno, forming the small tract known as Sereno Foothills. Designed by architect Claude Oakland, they are predominantly “gallery models”: a refined, late-era design built around an enclosed, skylighted atrium.
Monte Sereno’s reputation as a peaceful, strictly residential community made it a natural fit for Eichler’s modern-yet-unpretentious style — an alternative to the traditional ranch houses nearby, for a sophisticated buyer who valued design as much as address.
Read the full history of Via Sereno
8,000–9,000 Sq. Ft. Lots
An estate-like setting, uncommon for an Eichler tract
Via Sereno’s lots run larger than most Eichler neighborhoods — more privacy, more room for landscaping, pools, and gardens, all set against the natural backdrop of the Santa Cruz foothills. It is a quiet, low-traffic cul-de-sac, distinct from the dense suburban tract feel of larger Eichler communities, yet just a short drive from downtown Los Gatos.
See what daily life on Via Sereno is likeStewardship, Not Just Transactions
Representing one of the Bay Area’s rarest addresses
For Sellers
- Compass Concierge fronts staging, repairs, and updates — no upfront cost to you.
- Off-market access through Compass Private Exclusives and our own database of Eichler collectors.
- Offers evaluated on intent, not just price — we help you find buyers who will preserve, not tear down.
For Buyers
- Deep relationships across the Eichler enthusiast network — often before a home reaches MLS.
- Fluency in Eichler-specific diligence: radiant slabs, flat roofs, glass walls, atrium drainage.
- Credibility and negotiation experience that helps a competitive offer actually win.
NetworkMembers
“An Eichler isn’t square footage — it’s a piece of mid-century modern history. Selling one means telling its story, and finding the buyer who will cherish it for another fifty years.”Eric & Janelle Boyenga · The Property Nerds
Considering Your Options
An algorithm can’t see an atrium
Automated estimates don’t know the difference between an original gallery model and a compromised remodel — or what a Via Sereno address is actually worth to a collector. Tell us about your home and we’ll follow up with a considered, Eichler-literate valuation.
Sixteen Homes. A Legacy Worth Protecting.