While housing prices fell around the country from 2008 to 2009, Mountain View stands out as a place where home prices were actually on the rise. Maybe it’s the proximity to major Silicon Valley corporations or the easy access to both the South Bay Area and San Francisco, or maybe it’s the charming downtown area filled with fun shops and great restaurants – whatever it is, Mountain View real estate is becoming more and more desirable. The median sale price for Mountain View homes is $704,500, putting it in the middle of the affordability scale for Silicon Valley real estate. Both singles and families will find real estate options in this area, with everything from cute, historic single-family homes to newer condos and luxury town houses.