Los Gatos Real Estate
Intero Real Estate - Don Orason
5898 Silver Creek Valley Road., San Jose, CA 95138; 408.226.2691Los Gatos is a beautiful, upscale town and one of the oldest communities in Santa Clara County. A wonderful place to call home. Located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay area in Silicon Valley. Has a population of about 29,174 residents (as of July 2007) living in an approximate 12 square-mile area.
The town is made up with a heritage of older, established and safe neighborhoods with historic and architecturally beautiful homes. Los Gatos homes are some most desirable and one of the best real estate investments that can be made. Homes range in style from Victorian and turn of the century craftsman to modern mansions.
Prices can range from just under a million dollars to multi-millions for the larger custom homes and mansions. It's the price you pay to live in this sought after community.
Los Gatos has become the home of many influential people, sports celebrities and chosen by many of Silicon Valley's top CEO's. Its one of kind charm and beauty have attracted many famous residents. The area is known for it's great weather, low crime, excellent schools, community spirit, scenic beauty, abundant parks, fabulous dining and a popular downtown with shops and boutiques.
Los Gatos schools are some of the highest ranked. There are 3 school districts in the Los Gatos area. The Los Gatos School District (which is attended by about 80% of the households) and the Union or Moreland School Districts (both excellent school districts) are attended by approximately 20% of the homes in the Town of Los Gatos.
Some well known parks in Los Gatos include Vasona Lake County Park, a 150 acre park overlooking Vasona Lake and Los Gatos Creek. And then there is Oak Meadow Park, a large 12 acre park with a large grass field, BBQ and picnic facilities, bocci ball courts and a playground area with a real, decommissioned USAF T-33 Jet.
