Portola Valley, California

Ladera

Cooperative community with amenities

Moderate - walk to Ladera center
Walkability

About Ladera

Ladera is a unique Portola Valley neighborhood with its own cooperative shopping center, swimming club, and strong community identity.

Home Styles in Ladera

Ranch
Contemporary
Mid-Century Modern

Schools Serving Ladera

Elementary Schools

  • Corte Madera School

High Schools

  • Woodside High School

Lifestyle & Amenities

Parks & Recreation

  • Ladera Oaks pool
  • Local trails

Shopping

Ladera Shopping Center (cooperative)

What Ladera is Known For

  • -Cooperative ownership
  • -Community pool
  • -Strong neighborhood identity

Ladera FAQs

What makes Ladera unique?

As Portola Valley specialists, Ladera is one of California most distinctive communities—a cooperative shopping center owned by residents, community pool club, and engaged neighborhood unlike anywhere else.

What are home prices in Ladera?

From our experience, Ladera homes typically range from $3.5M to $7M. The cooperative community amenities and strong neighborhood identity drive values.

What is the Ladera cooperative?

Ladera Shopping Center is cooperatively owned by neighborhood residents. This creates a unique community stake and gathering place with essential services within walking distance.

What schools serve Ladera?

Ladera is served by Corte Madera School and Woodside High School. Contact Portola Valley School District to verify current attendance boundaries.

Is Ladera good for families?

From our experience showing homes here, Ladera is exceptional for families—the pool club creates built-in community, kids walk to the shopping center, and the neighborhood events bring everyone together.

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