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Listings in Los Altos, CA

A quiet Silicon Valley residential city with a walkable downtown, excellent schools, and easy access to major employers.

Los Altos is a city in Santa Clara County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Its name means "the heights" in Spanish. At the 2020 census, the city reported a population of 31,625. Los Altos grew substantially in the post-war decades, with most of the city's development occurring between 1950 and 1980, transforming it from orchards and farmland into a quiet, affluent residential community. Today the city is known for its low-density, tree-lined neighborhoods and its distinctive downtown, a walkable historic district of sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, boutiques, and highly regarded restaurants that give the city a small-town feel unusual in the heart of the tech economy. The city's schools are a central part of its identity and a primary driver of its desirability. Students attend the Los Altos School District for elementary grades, with secondary education provided by the Mountain View–Los Altos High School District, and portions of the city are also served by the Cupertino Union School District. The combination of strong schools and proximity to major Silicon Valley employers places Los Altos among the region's most sought-after communities. Los Altos is bordered by Los Altos Hills to the west and lies near Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino, positioning residents within minutes of the Bay Area's leading technology campuses. Its location near Interstate 280 and U.S. Highway 101, along with nearby Caltrain service, keeps the broader region accessible. Los Altos appeals to families and professionals seeking excellent schools, a walkable, small-town downtown, and quiet residential streets within the center of Silicon Valley.

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Population 31,625
County Santa Clara County
Los Altos Listings Market Stats Subdivisions Zip Codes Neighborhood FAQs Nearby

Houses in Los Altos, CA

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82 Loucks Avenue
$3,888,000
ML82059184
For Sale
82 Loucks Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1578 sq ft
Keller Williams Thrive
1700 Esberg Road
$12,988,000
ML82059036
For Sale
1700 Esberg Road Los Altos, CA 94024
5 Beds bathtub 4.5 Baths straighten 4087 sq ft
Deleon Realty
65 Bay Tree Lane
$3,250,000
ML82057808
For Sale
65 Bay Tree Lane Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1840 sq ft
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
1127 Hillslope Place
$7,688,000
ML82058205
For Sale
1127 Hillslope Place Los Altos, CA 94024
6 Beds bathtub 6 Baths straighten 5108 sq ft
Deleon Realty
1710 Penny Way
$6,695,000
ML82057540
For Sale
1710 Penny Way Los Altos, CA 94024
5 Beds bathtub 4.5 Baths straighten 3321 sq ft
Thomas James Real Estate Services, Inc,
1021 Alegre Avenue
$4,995,000
ML82057531
For Sale
1021 Alegre Avenue Los Altos, CA 94024
3 Beds bathtub 3 Baths straighten 3360 sq ft
SC Properties
1440 Kring Way
$3,999,888
ML82057062
For Sale
1440 Kring Way Los Altos, CA 94024
5 Beds bathtub 3.5 Baths straighten 2875 sq ft
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
4388 El Camino Real #130
$1,249,000
ML82051986
For Sale
4388 El Camino Real #130 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1200 sq ft
Compass
24421 Summerhill Avenue
$12,500
ML82054411
For Rent
24421 Summerhill Avenue Los Altos, CA 94024
4 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 3255 sq ft
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
1720 Penny Way
$6,388,000
ML82055506
For Sale
1720 Penny Way Los Altos, CA 94024
6 Beds bathtub 5.5 Baths straighten 3666 sq ft
Rollins Realty
495 Arboleda Drive
$4,595,000
ML82055196
For Sale
495 Arboleda Drive Los Altos, CA 94024
4 Beds bathtub 3 Baths straighten 1806 sq ft
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
730 S El Monte Avenue
$6,888,888
ML82055186
For Sale
730 S El Monte Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022
5 Beds bathtub 4.5 Baths straighten 4316 sq ft
Compass
140 Lyell Street
$2,680,000
ML82054517
For Sale
140 Lyell Street Los Altos, CA 94022
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1299 sq ft
YJY Investments
6 Bay Tree
$3,495,000
ML82053402
For Sale
6 Bay Tree Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1840 sq ft
Compass
101 2nd Street #5
$1,095,000
ML82049882
For Sale
101 2nd Street #5 Los Altos, CA 94022
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 846 sq ft
Legacy Real Estate & Associates
226 W Edith Avenue #33
$1,299,000
ML82051498
For Sale
226 W Edith Avenue #33 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1131 sq ft
Coldwell Banker Realty
412 Gabilan Street
$2,888,000
ML82047304
For Sale
412 Gabilan Street Los Altos, CA 94022
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1428 sq ft
YJY Investments
4388 El Camino Real #309
$1,328,000
ML82043734
For Sale
4388 El Camino Real #309 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1200 sq ft
Coldwell Banker Realty
450 FIRST #208
$2,898,000
ML82045188
For Sale
450 FIRST #208 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1487 sq ft
The Agency
450 First #106
$1,998,000
ML82045174
For Sale
450 First #106 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1059 sq ft
The Agency
450 FIRST STREET #109
$2,349,000
ML82045182
For Sale
450 FIRST STREET #109 Los Altos, CA 94022
1 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1196 sq ft
The Agency
450 FIRST #108
$2,399,000
ML82045178
For Sale
450 FIRST #108 Los Altos, CA 94022
1 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1290 sq ft
The Agency
226 W Edith Avenue #20
$1,295,000
ML82042133
For Sale
226 W Edith Avenue #20 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1072 sq ft
Intero Real Estate Services
4880 El Camino Real #23
$1,349,950
ML82038899
For Sale
4880 El Camino Real #23 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1146 sq ft
Intero Real Estate Services

Townhouses & Duplexes in Los Altos, CA

holiday_villageMore townhouses
140 Lyell Street
$2,680,000
ML82054517
For Sale
140 Lyell Street Los Altos, CA 94022
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1299 sq ft
YJY Investments
412 Gabilan Street
$2,888,000
ML82047304
For Sale
412 Gabilan Street Los Altos, CA 94022
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1428 sq ft
YJY Investments

Condos & Apartments in Los Altos, CA

apartmentMore condos
4388 El Camino Real #130
$1,249,000
ML82051986
For Sale
4388 El Camino Real #130 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1200 sq ft
Compass
101 2nd Street #5
$1,095,000
ML82049882
For Sale
101 2nd Street #5 Los Altos, CA 94022
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 846 sq ft
Legacy Real Estate & Associates
226 W Edith Avenue #33
$1,299,000
ML82051498
For Sale
226 W Edith Avenue #33 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1131 sq ft
Coldwell Banker Realty
4388 El Camino Real #309
$1,328,000
ML82043734
For Sale
4388 El Camino Real #309 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1200 sq ft
Coldwell Banker Realty
450 FIRST #208
$2,898,000
ML82045188
For Sale
450 FIRST #208 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1487 sq ft
The Agency
450 First #106
$1,998,000
ML82045174
For Sale
450 First #106 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1059 sq ft
The Agency
450 FIRST STREET #109
$2,349,000
ML82045182
For Sale
450 FIRST STREET #109 Los Altos, CA 94022
1 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1196 sq ft
The Agency
450 FIRST #108
$2,399,000
ML82045178
For Sale
450 FIRST #108 Los Altos, CA 94022
1 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1290 sq ft
The Agency
226 W Edith Avenue #20
$1,295,000
ML82042133
For Sale
226 W Edith Avenue #20 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1072 sq ft
Intero Real Estate Services
4880 El Camino Real #23
$1,349,950
ML82038899
For Sale
4880 El Camino Real #23 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1146 sq ft
Intero Real Estate Services
450 FIRST STREET #202
$2,798,000
ML82038221
For Sale
450 FIRST STREET #202 Los Altos, CA 94022
2 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1407 sq ft
The Agency

For Rent in Los Altos, CA

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24421 Summerhill Avenue
$12,500
ML82054411
For Rent
24421 Summerhill Avenue Los Altos, CA 94024
4 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 3255 sq ft
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Lots & Land in Los Altos, CA

crop_landscapeMore land
27388 Sherlock Court
$1,498,000
ML82038570
For Sale
27388 Sherlock Court Los Altos, CA 94022
Intero Real Estate Services
4350 El Camino Real
$1
ML81911426
For Sale
4350 El Camino Real Los Altos, CA 94022
Marcus & Millichap
200 Almond Avenue
$2,998,000
ML81951769
For Sale
200 Almond Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022
The Agency

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

home_work New This Week 0
Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $3,950,000 -8.6%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $1,987
schedule Avg Days on Market 0
sell Homes Sold 25
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 103.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 5.8

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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11490 Summit Wood Road For Sale
$3,695,000
11490 Summit Wood RoadLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2397 sqft
  • Built 1976
  • ML82059481
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
11481 Magdalena Road For Sale
$12,500,000
11481 Magdalena RoadLos Altos Hills, CA 94024
  • 5 bd
  • 8 ba
  • 15929 sqft
  • Built 2011
  • ML81997598
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
13124 Byrd Lane For Sale
$4,200,000
13124 Byrd LaneLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1648 sqft
  • Built 1979
  • ML82058805
Compass
82 Loucks Avenue For Sale
$3,888,000
82 Loucks AvenueLos Altos, CA 94022
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1578 sqft
  • Built 1951
  • ML82059184
Keller Williams Thrive
21888 Blue Oaks Place For Sale
$28,900,000
21888 Blue Oaks PlaceLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 6 bd
  • 7.5 ba
  • 9373 sqft
  • Built 2015
  • ML82059045
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
1700 Esberg Road For Sale
$12,988,000
1700 Esberg RoadLos Altos, CA 94024
  • 5 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 4087 sqft
  • Built 2014
  • ML82059036
Deleon Realty
Address Not Shown For Sale
$35,000,000
Address Not ShownLos Altos Hills, CA 94024
  • 7 bd
  • 5.5 ba
  • 7500 sqft
  • Built 2010
  • ML82058794
Compass
65 Bay Tree Lane For Sale
$3,250,000
65 Bay Tree LaneLos Altos, CA 94022
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1840 sqft
  • Built 1972
  • ML82057808
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
1127 Hillslope Place For Sale
$7,688,000
1127 Hillslope PlaceLos Altos, CA 94024
  • 6 bd
  • 6 ba
  • 5108 sqft
  • Built 2025
  • ML82058205
Deleon Realty
26541 Purissima Road For Sale
$9,250,000
26541 Purissima RoadLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 4 bd
  • 5.5 ba
  • 4990 sqft
  • Built 2001
  • ML82058371
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
28505 Matadero Creek Lane For Sale
$4,999,999
28505 Matadero Creek LaneLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 5 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 4276 sqft
  • Built 1985
  • ML82056207
Asset Real Estate
1710 Penny Way For Sale
$6,695,000
1710 Penny WayLos Altos, CA 94024
  • 5 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 3321 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • ML82057540
Thomas James Real Estate Services, Inc,
1021 Alegre Avenue For Sale
$4,995,000
1021 Alegre AvenueLos Altos, CA 94024
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 3360 sqft
  • Built 1954
  • ML82057531
SC Properties
1440 Kring Way For Sale
$3,999,888
1440 Kring WayLos Altos, CA 94024
  • 5 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 2875 sqft
  • Built 1978
  • ML82057062
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
4388 El Camino Real #130 For Sale
$1,249,000
4388 El Camino Real #130Los Altos, CA 94022
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1200 sqft
  • Built 2009
  • ML82051986
Compass
24421 Summerhill Avenue For Rent
$12,500
24421 Summerhill AvenueLos Altos, CA 94024
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 3255 sqft
  • Built 1951
  • ML82054411
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
11450 Summit Wood Road For Sale
$3,399,000
11450 Summit Wood RoadLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1970 sqft
  • Built 1956
  • ML82056539
Compass
13204 Wright Way For Sale
$5,588,888
13204 Wright WayLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 4 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 3256 sqft
  • Built 1986
  • ML82055343
Loveseat Homes
1720 Penny Way For Sale
$6,388,000
1720 Penny WayLos Altos, CA 94024
  • 6 bd
  • 5.5 ba
  • 3666 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • ML82055506
Rollins Realty
495 Arboleda Drive For Sale
$4,595,000
495 Arboleda DriveLos Altos, CA 94024
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1806 sqft
  • Built 1951
  • ML82055196
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
730 S El Monte Avenue For Sale
$6,888,888
730 S El Monte AvenueLos Altos, CA 94022
  • 5 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 4316 sqft
  • Built 2015
  • ML82055186
Compass
25355 La Loma Drive For Sale
$19,995,000
25355 La Loma DriveLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 7 bd
  • 7.5 ba
  • 8211 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • ML82054633
KW Bay Area Estates
140 Lyell Street For Sale
$2,680,000
140 Lyell StreetLos Altos, CA 94022
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1299 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • ML82054517
YJY Investments
6 Bay Tree For Sale
$3,495,000
6 Bay TreeLos Altos, CA 94022
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1840 sqft
  • Built 1972
  • ML82053402
Compass
24970 Okeefe Lane For Sale
$15,200,000
24970 Okeefe LaneLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 5 bd
  • 5.5 ba
  • 6732 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • ML82051008
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
10955 Stonebrook Drive For Sale
$4,699,000
10955 Stonebrook DriveLos Altos Hills, CA 94024
  • 5 bd
  • 5 ba
  • 4563 sqft
  • Built 1969
  • ML82052230
Intero Real Estate Services
101 2nd Street #5 For Sale
$1,095,000
101 2nd Street #5Los Altos, CA 94022
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 846 sqft
  • Built 1973
  • ML82049882
Legacy Real Estate & Associates
226 W Edith Avenue #33 For Sale
$1,299,000
226 W Edith Avenue #33Los Altos, CA 94022
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1131 sqft
  • Built 1975
  • ML82051498
Coldwell Banker Realty
412 Gabilan Street For Sale
$2,888,000
412 Gabilan StreetLos Altos, CA 94022
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1428 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • ML82047304
YJY Investments
28008 Laura Court For Sale
$17,500,000
28008 Laura CourtLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 7 bd
  • 7.5 ba
  • 7854 sqft
  • Built 2025
  • ML82046740
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
4388 El Camino Real #309 For Sale
$1,328,000
4388 El Camino Real #309Los Altos, CA 94022
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1200 sqft
  • Built 2009
  • ML82043734
Coldwell Banker Realty
450 FIRST #208 For Sale
$2,898,000
450 FIRST #208Los Altos, CA 94022
  • 2 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1487 sqft
  • Built 2024
  • ML82045188
The Agency
450 First #106 For Sale
$1,998,000
450 First #106Los Altos, CA 94022
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1059 sqft
  • Built 2024
  • ML82045174
The Agency
450 FIRST STREET #109 For Sale
$2,349,000
450 FIRST STREET #109Los Altos, CA 94022
  • 1 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1196 sqft
  • Built 2024
  • ML82045182
The Agency
450 FIRST #108 For Sale
$2,399,000
450 FIRST #108Los Altos, CA 94022
  • 1 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1290 sqft
  • Built 2024
  • ML82045178
The Agency
226 W Edith Avenue #20 For Sale
$1,295,000
226 W Edith Avenue #20Los Altos, CA 94022
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1072 sqft
  • Built 1975
  • ML82042133
Intero Real Estate Services
4880 El Camino Real #23 For Sale
$1,349,950
4880 El Camino Real #23Los Altos, CA 94022
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1146 sqft
  • Built 2019
  • ML82038899
Intero Real Estate Services
Address Not Shown For Sale
$19,800,000
Address Not ShownLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 8 bd
  • 10.5 ba
  • 10085 sqft
  • Built 2008
  • ML82038799
Compass
450 FIRST STREET #202 For Sale
$2,798,000
450 FIRST STREET #202Los Altos, CA 94022
  • 2 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1407 sqft
  • Built 2024
  • ML82038221
The Agency
28025 Natoma Road For Sale
$13,780,000
28025 Natoma RoadLos Altos Hills, CA 94022
  • 5 bd
  • 8 ba
  • 10715 sqft
  • Built 2010
  • ML81989253
Sequoia Realty Services
24301 Elise Court For Sale
$19,950,000
24301 Elise CourtLos Altos Hills, CA 94024
  • 6 bd
  • 7 ba
  • 9435 sqft
  • Built 2011
  • ML81907292
Sotheby's Intl Rlty
848 Nash Road For Sale
$7,995,000
848 Nash RoadLos Altos, CA 94024
  • 5 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 3907 sqft
  • Built 2004
  • ML81907185
Coldwell Banker Realty
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About Los Altos

Real Estate & Housing

Los Altos' housing market is among the highest-value in the country, characterized by a predominantly single-family, homeownership-oriented stock and demand that consistently outpaces supply. The city's homes range from mid-century ranches and custom houses on generous lots to newer estate-scale construction, much of it set on quiet, tree-lined streets. The limited inventory, strong schools, and proximity to major Silicon Valley employers sustain intense buyer interest, and well-prepared homes routinely draw competitive offers. Buyers are typically established professionals and families seeking long-term residency in a premier school district, valuing quality, location, and community over size or new construction. The market's character is one of scarcity and enduring desirability.

Neighborhoods

Los Altos is a low-density city of quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, with no single dense downtown core but rather a series of districts centered on the historic downtown and the city's shopping sectors. The city boasts seven distinct shopping districts, reflecting its village-like layout, and residential areas are organized around the Los Altos School District's elementary attendance areas, which function as informal neighborhood anchors. Development is predominantly single-family homes on substantial lots, with Los Altos Hills framing the western edge and open space in the nearby foothills. The overall character is calm, spacious, and cohesive, with neighborhood identity closely tied to schools, parks, and the walkable commercial districts.

Lifestyle in Los Altos

Los Altos offers a refined, family-oriented suburban lifestyle unusual for the center of Silicon Valley. The walkable downtown, with its historic small-town feel, is the community's social heart, drawing residents to its sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, boutiques, and acclaimed restaurants. Daily life balances quiet, tree-lined residential streets with immediate access to the region's technology campuses, cultural institutions, and outdoor recreation in the nearby foothills. The city's strong schools and civic engagement reinforce its family character, and the proximity of Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Cupertino adds to the range of amenities. Residents enjoy a calm, spacious setting within one of the world's most dynamic economies.

Schools & Education

Los Altos is served by several highly regarded school districts, a defining feature of the community. The Los Altos School District operates the city's elementary schools, while secondary students attend the Mountain View–Los Altos High School District, and portions of the city are also served by the Cupertino Union School District for elementary grades. These districts are among the primary drivers of the city's desirability and housing demand. Families commonly confirm attendance boundaries through the districts, as zones can diverge from city limits. In addition to the public system, the region offers private and independent schools, and nearby institutions such as Stanford University, Foothill College, and De Anza College provide higher-education options.

Getting Around

Los Altos benefits from its position between Interstate 280 and U.S. Highway 101, the principal freeway corridors of the Peninsula and South Bay, providing direct access to San Francisco, San Jose, and the major Silicon Valley employment centers. Caltrain service is available at nearby stations in Mountain View and Palo Alto, offering rail connections along the Peninsula and into San Francisco and San Jose, while the proximity of San Jose Mineta International Airport and San Francisco International Airport places air travel within reach. Within the city, the residential streets are quiet and bicycle-friendly, and the downtown's walkable districts support a car-light lifestyle for daily errands and dining.

Parks & Recreation

Recreation in Los Altos centers on the walkable downtown and the open space of the nearby foothills. The city's parks and the seven shopping districts provide gathering places, while the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains and the Los Altos Hills pathway system offer hiking, cycling, and trail access within minutes. The nearby Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and other Midpeninsula preserves provide extensive trail networks with views of the Bay. Community sports programs, the library, and civic events round out local recreation, and residents are within easy reach of the broader Bay Area's cultural, recreational, and waterfront amenities, including those of San Francisco and the Pacific coast.

About Los Altos

Frequently asked questions

What county is Los Altos in?

Los Altos is in Santa Clara County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The name means 'the heights' in Spanish. The city is bordered by Los Altos Hills to the west and lies near Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino.

What is Los Altos known for?

Los Altos is known for its quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhoods, its walkable downtown of sidewalk cafes, boutiques, and highly regarded restaurants, and its excellent schools. It is one of Silicon Valley's most sought-after residential communities, close to major technology employers.

What school districts serve Los Altos?

Los Altos is served by the Los Altos School District for elementary grades and the Mountain View–Los Altos High School District for secondary education, with portions of the city also served by the Cupertino Union School District. Families should confirm attendance boundaries through the districts.

What is the housing market like in Los Altos?

Los Altos is a predominantly single-family, homeownership-oriented city known for its high-value housing market, where demand consistently outpaces supply. Its location near Interstate 280 and U.S. Highway 101, along with nearby Caltrain service, keeps the broader Silicon Valley and Bay Area accessible.

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