Los Altos, California
Quiet residential streets with excellent schools
South Los Altos offers quieter residential character with excellent schools and generous lot sizes.
As Los Altos specialists, we find South Los Altos offers the same excellent schools as North Los Altos but at typically 10-20% lower prices due to less walkability to downtown. Many families prefer the quieter streets and larger lots.
South Los Altos is served by highly-rated Covington Elementary and Blach Intermediate, feeding into Los Altos High School. Contact the school district to verify attendance boundaries for specific addresses.
Yes, South Los Altos has several Eichler neighborhoods with their signature mid-century modern design, floor-to-ceiling windows, and indoor-outdoor flow. These homes are sought after by architecture enthusiasts.
From our experience, South Los Altos offers larger lots, quieter streets, and better value than North Los Altos. The tradeoff is less walkability to downtown - most errands require a car.
South Los Altos provides easy access to Highway 280 and Foothill Expressway. Commute times to Apple, Google, and Stanford are typically 10-20 minutes depending on traffic.
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