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listing_id: ML82054816
status: Active
price: 8495000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 15162
sqft_lot: 30155
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1974
property_type: Residential Income
property_subtype: 
address: "280 W California Ave"
city: Sunnyvale
state: CA
zip: 94086
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.381705
lng: -122.0324
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Robert Johnston"
list_office: "Marcus & Millichap"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 304-8077"
list_agent_license: 01853816
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-07-20
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Sunnyvale | 94086 | 280 W California Ave

280 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

MLS: ML82054816 | Status: | Price: $8,495,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
15,162 30,155 1974

Remarks

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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82054816
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Cooling None
Heating Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Assigned Spaces, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Sunnyvale
High School District Fremont Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R4PD

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Robert Johnston Adam S Levin
Marcus & Millichap
License #: 01853816 License #: 01462752
Phone: (510) 304-8077 Phone: (650) 492-0934

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
1 25 25

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Bishop Elementary School public K-5 0.56 mi 7
Vargas Elementary School public K-5 0.89 mi 3
Ellis Elementary School public K-5 0.95 mi 7
Columbia Middle School public 6-8 1.09 mi 6
Cumberland Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 10
Braly Elementary School public K-5 1.42 mi 9
San Miguel Elementary School public K-5 1.42 mi 5
Cherry Chase Elementary School public K-5 1.72 mi 10
Sunnyvale Middle School public 6-8 1.73 mi 9
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary public K-5 1.79 mi 8
Slater Special Education Preschool public UG 1.84 mi N/A
Ponderosa Elementary School public K-5 1.87 mi 9
Fremont High School public 9-12 1.92 mi 9
Lakewood Elementary School public K-5 1.94 mi 6
Adult And Community Education public UG 1.94 mi N/A
Community Day School public 9-12 2.02 mi N/A
North County Regional Occupational Program School public 9-12 2.02 mi N/A
Edith Landels Elementary School public K-5 2.18 mi 8
Alta Vista High School public 9-12 2.28 mi 4
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School public K-5 2.37 mi 6

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Robert Johnston, (510) 304-8077.