Downtown Los Altos Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Los Altos neighborhood guide
Downtown Los Altos is the town center laid out around the old Southern Pacific station, where the first lots sold at an outdoor barbecue in March 1907. The triangle of Main, State and First streets is still called The Village, and it remains the social heart of town.
Historic stops include the 1910 Shoup Building, the 1913 Craftsman depot at 288 First Street, the J. Gilbert Smith House and the Los Altos History Museum. The streets just off Main and State hold some of the most walkable homes in Los Altos, with the farmers market, restaurants and the library a few minutes away on foot.
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Downtown Los Altos is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Los Altos map for the full picture.
At a glance
- The Village: Main, State and First streets
- First town lots sold at a barbecue in March 1907
- 1910 Shoup Building and 1913 depot at 288 First Street
- Los Altos History Museum and J. Gilbert Smith House
- Walk to the farmers market, library and Lincoln Park
Homes and Streets
Downtown itself is small, so the homes that count as Village living are on the quiet streets around it: older cottages and ranch homes on tree lined blocks off Edith Avenue, University Avenue and San Antonio Road, with a growing number of custom rebuilds and a handful of newer townhomes and condos near the shops. Walkability to Main Street is the premium here, and homes within a few blocks rarely sit long.
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Video Tours in Downtown Los Altos
Homes in Downtown Los Altos I walked through on camera. Press play for a quick look inside.
120 Merritt Ct, a few blocks from The Village, listed at $3,995,000
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district, for example the Los Altos School District.
Getting Around
Foothill Expressway runs along the edge of downtown, with San Antonio Road leading northeast to El Camino Real, US 101 and the San Antonio Caltrain station in Mountain View. El Monte Avenue connects to Interstate 280.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Los Altos FAQ
Where is Downtown Los Altos in Los Altos?
Downtown Los Altos is the town center laid out around the old Southern Pacific station, where the first lots sold at an outdoor barbecue in March 1907. The triangle of Main, State and First streets is still called The Village, and it remains the social heart of town.
What are homes like in Downtown Los Altos?
Downtown itself is small, so the homes that count as Village living are on the quiet streets around it: older cottages and ranch homes on tree lined blocks off Edith Avenue, University Avenue and San Antonio Road, with a growing number of custom rebuilds and a handful of newer townhomes and condos near the shops. Walkability to Main Street is the premium here, and homes within a few blocks rarely sit long.
What public schools are near Downtown Los Altos?
Public schools near Downtown Los Altos include Almond Elementary School, Egan Junior High School, Los Altos High School. School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the district.
What parks are near Downtown Los Altos?
Parks and open space near Downtown Los Altos include Lincoln Park, Shoup Park, Redwood Grove Nature Preserve.
How do I get around from Downtown Los Altos?
Foothill Expressway runs along the edge of downtown, with San Antonio Road leading northeast to El Camino Real, US 101 and the San Antonio Caltrain station in Mountain View. El Monte Avenue connects to Interstate 280.
How can I find homes for sale in Downtown Los Altos?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: City of Los Altos, Los Altos School District, Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District, Wikipedia: Los Altos, California. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.