East Bay · Top-school families with $3.5M+ budgets · Move-up from Mountain View / Sunnyvale
Los Altos
Mid-Peninsula prestige — large lots, top schools, downtown village feel, mature trees.
Median
$3,980,000
The numbers
Median Price
$3,980,000
Median Sqft
2,500
$/Sqft
$1592
Walk Score
35
The vibe
Suburban-residential with the most consistent Peninsula school outcomes. Larger lots than Palo Alto, slightly more conservative architecture.
Who loves it
Families wanting the school outcomes of Palo Alto with larger lots, in a slightly quieter setting.
What it isn't
A starter market. Entry pricing is high; rarely seen below $3M.
Schools
- Almond Elementary10/10
- Los Altos HS10/10
Highlights
- ✦Downtown Los Altos village
- ✦Los Altos Hills proximity
- ✦Top-rated MVLA school district
- ✦Mature tree-lined streets
Insider note from Roger
Country Club + Loyola Corners area has the views. Downtown-walking-distance pockets command the highest premium. North Los Altos transitions to Los Altos Hills which is its own market.
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