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Tech-focused residential suburb in Silicon Valley
Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley is the suburb of South Los Altos, a mostly residential neighborhood with close proximity to some of the country’s biggest names in tech. “A large majority of people in Los Altos and surrounding communities are very tech-oriented; Google is headquartered in Mountain View, Apple has headquarters in Cupertino, and all these areas are within close proximity of each other,” says Ryan Gowdy, a real estate agent with The Agency Los Altos who is also a lifelong resident of Los Altos. He also notes that Apple was actually founded in a garage located in South Los Altos, further cementing this neighborhood in the technology history books. “This area is really at the epicenter of the technology boom; it’s a convenient geographic location for many major employers, and lots of families come here for the fantastic schools,” Gowdy says.
Craftsman homes offer South Los Altos residents a home with classic curb appeal.
Welcome to Oak Avenue Elementary School.
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Ranch-style homes on large lots
Single-family homes here are found on residential roads that wind and curve in snake-like patterns, often leading into cul-de-sacs. “It’s a pretty quiet community, homebuyers often come here for the large lots,” Gowdy says. Common home styles include ranch-style dwellings that feature Spanish and traditional-style architecture. There’s a sense of seclusion and privacy from the nearby hustle and bustle of nearby urban centers, with many properties having verdant front yards with well-maintained landscaping. Many of the homes here also include paved driveways and attached garages, so street parking isn’t as common. Residences in South Los Altos tend to range in price between $3.2 million and $5 million, with a median price just below $4 million.
Most of the homes of South Los Altos have large front yards.
The homes of South Los Altos have beautiful curb appeal.
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Students attend Los Altos schools and Cupertino Union School District
In the southern half of the neighborhood, students are served by the Cupertino Union School District, which receives an A-minus from Niche. Within this district, young learners can attend the A-rated West Valley Elementary School, which feeds into Cupertino Middle School, rated A-minus. Students in the northern portion of South Los Altos are zoned for Los Altos school districts: “Los Altos School District, or LASD, is only elementary and middle school, which here is also called junior high. When students reach the high school level, they attend the Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District,” Gowdy says. Within LASD, Oak Avenue Elementary School is an A-plus-rated primary institution. Blach Intermediate School is also rated A-plus and was named No. 6 on Niche’s 2024 “Best Public Middle Schools in Santa Clara County” list. Los Altos High School, rated A-plus, was ranked No. 5 on Niche’s “Best Public High Schools in the San Francisco Bay Area” list in 2024.
Los Altos High School is rated an A+ by Niche.com!
Sunnyvale West's Cupertino Middle School provides students with a quality education.
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Go for a hike in the nearby Rancho San Antonio Nature Preserve
Residents of South Los Altos don’t have to go far to find plenty of outdoor recreation. “There are multiple public parks throughout the neighborhood, such as Grant Park,” Gowdy says. At Grant Park, sports enthusiasts can enjoy a basketball court and softball field, while families can set up picnics and kids can play on the park’s fully equipped playground. “Adjacent to South Los Altos is the Rancho San Antonio Nature Preserve, which has lots of hiking trails and draws lots of outdoor enthusiasts,” Gowdy says. He also adds that the Los Altos Country Club and golf course is situated just over a mile away from the neighborhood: “The country was once the most expensive club in the country; the topography over there is very hilly, it varies quite a bit.”
This man is given the opportunity for a photo op of wildlife at Rancho Open Space Preserve.
A couple ladies ponder the meaning of existence at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve.
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New Redwood Grill located in the Rancho Shopping Center
“There are two shopping districts in the area – one is Loyola Corners, which has an excellent bike shop called Bicycle Outfitters and a nice Italian restaurant called Café Vitale. The other is Rancho Shopping Center, which has a new popular restaurant called the Redwood Grill. Then, of course, there’s a plethora of restaurants in the downtown area,” Gowdy says. For groceries, residents can shop at Lucky supermarket located along the Foothill Expressway. A little farther down the expressway is the Foothill Crossing Shopping Center, which features additional grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s and Foothill Produce.
Red Pepper Bar and Grill serves traditional Mexican food and drink.
Pho & Banh Mi is situated at the end of a plaza and is a choice spot for lunch with friends.
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Foothill Expressway travels through Los Altos area
South Los Altos is an approximately 4-mile drive from the nearby city of Sunnyvale, and a 12-mile drive from Downtown San Jose. “Highway 85 and Interstate 280 are the major thoroughfares in the neighborhood, but the easiest way to travel through the Los Altos area is using the Foothill Expressway,” Gowdy says. To catch a flight, residents can drive just under 14 miles to the San Jose Mineta International Airport. Fixed bus routes and bus stops located along Foothill Expressway are operated by the Valley Transportation Authority, also known as VTA.
South Los Altos has great access to the rest of Southern California.
The foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains can be seen from South Los Altos.
Freeways run along South Los Altos connecting it to other areas of the South Bay and beyond.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Cuesta Park
Dog Park
Grills
Picnic Area
San Antonio Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Grant Park
Heritage Oaks Park
Marymeade Park
Montclaire Park
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
19 min drive
Bus
Grant & Woodland Library
Bus
Grant & Homestead
Bus
Grant & Gibbs Waverly
Bus
Grant & Eureka
Bus
Grant & Thurston
Bus
Truman & Bryant
Bus
Grant & Bryant
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Los Altos
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Los Altos, Los Altos sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in South Los Altos, Los Altos over the last 12 months is $4,319,498, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,326
Median Age
48
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$248,505
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$241,038
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
87.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
55.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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