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.

Facts and features

Schools

• Bishop Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.5 mi

  7

• Columbia Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.1 mi

  6

• Fremont High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.0 mi

  9

• Stratford School - Sunnyvale Washington Park

  elementary · PK-5 · 0.6 mi

• Triumphant Learning Center

  elementary · PK-K · 0.7 mi

• Vargas Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.9 mi

  3

Price history

• Oct 20, 2026 · Listed$8,495,000

Tax history

• 2025$64,531 tax · $5,558,689 assessed
• 2024$62,177 tax · $5,449,696 assessed
• 2023$61,621 tax · $5,238,080 assessed
• 2022$60,640 tax · $5,135,374 assessed
• 2021$60,065 tax · $5,034,681 assessed
• 2020$59,300 tax · $4,983,057 assessed
• 2019$57,963 tax · $4,885,351 assessed
• 2018$56,799 tax · $4,789,561 assessed

Where it is