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W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086

--beds
--baths
15,162sqft
$8,495,000
$560price/sqft
$51,438/moest. monthly cost
$2,057,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

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.

Getting Around

77
WalkingVery Walkable
49
TransitSome Transit
83
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Bishop Elementary SchoolGrades K-50.5 mi
6/10
Columbia Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.0 mi
9/10
Fremont High SchoolGrades 9-121.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1974

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Five Or More Units,Residential Income

Interior

Features

  • Door features: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 15,162
  • Total interior livable area: 15,162 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 20451001
  • Zoning: R4PD
  • Special condition: Standard

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.69 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 25
  • Parking features: Assigned,Off Street
  • Carport: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave

FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Clara County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $42,955$515,460
Home Insurance *$419$5,028
Property Taxes $4,813$57,756
Electricity $3,251$39,015
Total$51,438$617,256
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$1,763,588/yr
40% on housing$1,543,140/yr
45% on housing$1,371,680/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$560This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94086$698
Santa Clara County$789

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 94086$1,488
Santa Clara County$1,052

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-20Listed for sale$8,495,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentRobert Johnston
BrokerageMarcus & Millichap

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