Los Altos, California

South Los Altos

Quiet residential streets with excellent schools

Moderate - car helpful
Walkability

About South Los Altos

South Los Altos offers quieter residential character with excellent schools and generous lot sizes.

Home Styles in South Los Altos

Ranch
Eichler
Traditional
Contemporary

Schools Serving South Los Altos

Elementary Schools

  • Covington Elementary

Middle Schools

  • Blach Intermediate

High Schools

  • Los Altos High School

Lifestyle & Amenities

Parks & Recreation

  • McKenzie Park
  • Purissima Park

What South Los Altos is Known For

  • -Excellent value for Los Altos
  • -Larger lots
  • -Quiet streets

South Los Altos FAQs

What makes South Los Altos a good value?

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.

What schools serve South Los Altos?

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.

Are there Eichler homes in South Los Altos?

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.

How does South Los Altos compare to North Los Altos?

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.

What is the commute like from South Los Altos?

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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