Sylvan Park Neighborhood —Quiet suburban pace with a unique and eclectic atmosphere
Sylvan Park sets itself apart from other peaceful suburban neighborhoods Mountain View, CA by accommodating an eclectic mix while retaining a caring, family-oriented sense of community. Based around its namesake park, Sylvan Park is open and friendly to all residents, be they young professional couples, retirees or families with newborns.
Sylvan Park Neighborhood Real Estate Insider
Sylvan Park real estate is highly accessible, offering both “starter” houses and places to settle down. Structures range from apartment complexes to two-story single family homes. There is even a mobile home estate, ideal for senior citizens looking to remain independent while staying close to their hme community. The median home in 2006 sold for $860,000 and the median condo sold for around $578,000, though some homes sold for up to $1.2 million.
Architecturally, the homes within the Mountain View neighborhood draw from designs from more modern recent styles to the traditional structures of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Single-story homes can be seen perched next to renovated two-story homes and modern or brand new homes as well.
The park is a source for recreation as well as a meeting place for community events. There is a playground, a horseshoe area, tennis courts and a picnic space, which is the site of the Sylvan Park Neighborhood Associations’ yearly 4th of July BBQ.
Aside from organizing annual community events, the association is also instrumental in protecting community interests. For example, the association fought down a proposed Home Depot in 2002, as well as other unwanted development.
Sylvan Park Neighborhood School Information
Sylvan Park is served by Mountain View-Whisman School District and Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School. Both of these districts score just shy of 900 on the API, though academically excellent students can be enrolled in the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program to afford them greater challenge and opportunity. Specifically, students begin at Slater Elementary School before moving on to Crittenden Middle School and Mountain View High School.
Keller Williams Realty & the Arjani Group
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Sylvan Park Neighborhood –Mountain View, California
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