Los Altos Hills —An affluent community alongside beautiful natural landscapes. Avid outdoorsy types feel right at home in Los Altos Hills. Walking is the preferred mode of exercise and recreation in Los Altos Hills, with hundreds of miles of pathways through the town that link up to the extensive trail system within the Rancho San Antonio Open Space preserve. Living in Los Altos Hills is like living in a national park. And for those that miss the city, San Francisco is only 39 miles to the north and downtown Los Altos is just minutes away. Read on to learn about some of the most gorgeous real estate that Santa Clara County has to offer.
Homes range from $1.6 million to $24 million with 93% of residents owning their homes. Acreage ranges from one to three acres, allowing for spectacular estates replete with vineyards, pools and outdoor kitchens. Some modest ranch style homes for sale are ready for renovations or tear down. Most homes in the area are new or less than 20 years old. Homes in the city have some of the most commanding views in the San Francisco Bay Area. Many homes have views of as many as 12 Silicon Valley cities. Other homes have unobstructed views of the Rancho San Antonio Open Space district, and some properties have 300 degree views of both mountains and the city views. The acreage and easy access to the trail systems make Los Altos Hills homes ideal for equestrians, dog lovers, and hikers.
Los Altos Hills provides the greatest value in terms of acreage and amenities compared to Portola Valley, Woodside and Atherton. Homes nearer to downtown have level acreage and are walking distance to downtown Los Altos. Most Los Altos Hills homes have pathway easements. The City of Los Altos hills Planning Department enforces strict maximum floor area ratios in order to retain the rural character of the town, though square footage restrictions have been relaxed recently. No retail is allowed in Los Altos Hills, but Los Altos excellent shopping district is nearby.
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