South Los Altos Neighborhood —A newer neighborhood with excellent schools and generous lot sizes
Once surrounded by empty lots and apricot orchards only a few decades ago, South Los Altos, California has boomed with development in recent decades. New families are moving in and new homes are being built and old homes are being remodeled, making this a great community for young couples and children.
South Los Altos Neighborhood Real Estate Insider
Homes styles include ranch style houses built in the 1950s to the increasingly popular Eichler homes with newer, two-story Mediterranean and Craftsman Style homes as well. In 2006, South Los Altos, California real estate sold for $1.4 million on average, but home prices ranged from $1,218,000 to $2,800,000.
Eichler homes are a remnant of the mid-century modern design movement, providing an alternative to the cookie-cutter aesthetic of most tract homes. Eichlers are the epitome of “California modern” design, with open floor plans and lots of sunlight streaming through the home, letting residents enjoy an outdoor feel with indoor comfort.
Many of the homes are occupied by the original owners, and some have been renovated to twice their size, adding a second story or expanding outwards. While many homes have an excellent view of the mountains, visibility is a bit obscured by expanding houses.
Located between Grant Road, Homestead Road, Heney Creek, Highway 85 and Oak Avenue, South Los Altos, California has a very convenient location. Residents have easy access to churches, schools, medical centers and the Foothill Crossing and Greenhaven Plaza shopping centers. Additionally, commute times within Santa Clara County are just minutes with convenient access to HWY 85 and HWY 280.
The neighbors are also particularly friendly in South Los Altos, California. New residents are often welcomed with gifts and invited to community gatherings. Each year, there is an annual Christmas celebration marked by beautiful light displays along the streets.
Recent concerns have been raised about the increased amount of traffic in the streets of South Los Altos, Califonria. Traffic can often be “bumper-to-bumper” around 3pm during peak pick-up and drop off time at local schools.
South Los Altos Neighborhood School Information
South Los Altos, California is served by a couple different school districts. Depending on address, students attend Los Altos School District, which includes Oak Elementary School and Blach Intermediate School and then move on to Mountain View High School. Alternately, students can attend Cupertino Union School District, which includes Montclaire Elementary School and Cupertino Middle School, and then move on to Homestead High School. Both of these districts score outstandingly well on the API (Academic Performance Index), with Cupertino and Los Altos schools usually averaging in the upper 900s. Scores drop off at the high school level, but top-performing students often move on to prestigious national universities, including Stanford and The University of California.
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South Los Altos Neighborhood —Los Altos, California
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