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A little about the area
An affluent incorporated town in Santa Clara County, Los Altos Hills, California, lies near San Jose, south of the San Francisco Bay area in Northern California and near the heart of Silicon Valley. It is one of the wealthiest communities in the nation, and is a strictly residential area with no commercial or industrial zones. It is one of the smallest incorporated communities in the county. The city has seen modest growth in recent years, with its population estimated to be more than 8,500 in July 2008, an increase of nearly 9% since the 2000 census. The city is made up of a total area of 8.6 square miles, all land, and is located in a group of hills, thus its name. It is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco and 17 miles north of San Jose.
The community was originally part of two Spanish-Mexican land grants, and it was a farming community full of orchards of apricots, plums and prunes, as well as cattle and vineyards. Before it was settled by Europeans, it was inhabited by the Ohlone Native Americans. It was Incorporated in 1956. Today, the city is a get-away from the hustle and bustle of the valley for its residents. It is quiet and quaint, with the only retail commercial operation the book store on Foothill College's campus. Its zoning ordinances are among the strictest in the state, leaving the city without a post office or a library (both of which can be found, however, in nearby Los Altos).
Los Altos Hills is home to very wealthy residents, and thus Los Altos Hills real estate tends to be at the top of the list in values in the region. In 2009, despite the struggles of the greater U.S. housing market, Los Altos Hills homes' median price was nearly $2.5 million. Its estimated median household income in 2008 was more than $207,000, and per capita income was more than $115,000. Many of the residents work in Silicon Valley, with about 30% of the population employed in the computer and electronic products industry. The city is also home to a convent of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.
Children in the community are served by more than one school district. Those who live the southern portion of the city attend schools in the Los Altos Elementary School and Mountain View-Los Altos Unified High School districts, while those in the northern part of town are zoned to the Palo Alto Unified School District. There is also a charter school at which residents may enroll their children, Bullis Charter School, and several private schools, both lower and upper, are located throughout the county. Foothill-DeAnza Community College District operates Foothill College in the city. Morgan Manor and Griffin House are official historical landmarks, and the city maintains attractions like Bicentennial Park, Juan Prado Mesa Preserve and Westwind Community Barn, a facility for boarding horses that is the site for many community events. Golf can be played at Fremont Hills Country Club.
Newest Los Altos Hills Real Estate listings
10632 Magdalena Rd, Los Altos Hills
Rebuilt in 2003. Gated entry leads to large one-of-a-kind, 5BD, 4.5BA home on magnificent lot. Home was designed w/comfort in mind yet accommodates entertaining on a gran...
Beds 5
Baths 4.5
25631 La Lanne Ct, Los Altos Hills
REGAL Los Altos Hills French Country Villa. Sits on a gorgeous setting of a flat 0.75 acre lot in a cul-de-sac in one of the most desireable areas of Los Altos Hills, clo...
Beds 4
Baths 3.5
24716 Olive Tree Ct, Los Altos Hills
Tuscan inspired estate with many hundreds of thousands of $$$ of hardscape. 12-car garage, established Zinfandel vineyard w/views in almost every direction. A gated, re...
Beds 4
Baths 3.5
23310 Mora Glen Dr, Los Altos Hills
The subtle exterior hides the exciting, warm and colorful interior decor! All new kitchen/family room addition of highest quality featuring glowing granite counters and ...
Beds 4
Baths 2.5
27930 Roble Blanco Dr, Los Altos Hills
Serene country living! Lovely home surrounded by mature groves of trees & native plants. Towering cathedral ceilings & wide plank oak flooring are hallmarks of the design...
Beds 4
Baths 3
24200 Dawnridge Dr, Los Altos Hills
Spacious living room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace & hardwood floors, separate dining room, large family room, light-filled kitchen with ample cabinetry, breakfast nook...
Beds 4
Baths 3
27391 Altamont Rd, Los Altos Hills
BAY VIEWS! Build your dream home on this prime Los Altos Hills lot with views spanning from the bay to the verdant hills. The mostly level, approximately 1.39 acre lot of...
Beds 0
Baths 0
13147 Byrd Ln, Los Altos Hills
Prime Los Altos Hills locale in gorgeous, tranquil setting with peaceful mountain views yet close to Town on almost flat 1 acre lot - with 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home. Uniq...
Beds 3
Baths 2
22548 Ravensbury Av, Los Altos Hills
Fantastic opportunity to live in existing 2 bed 2 bath home while you build your dream home. Located at the end of Ravensbury, this property provides amazing views of the...
Beds 2
Baths 2
11441 Eastbrook Av, Los Altos Hills
Huge custom contemporary home w/ 2100sf attached guest house***perfect for large or extended family needing plenty of space***expansive list of amenities incl limestone f...
Beds 6
Baths 5.5
