Living in Los Gatos
A foothill town with a walkable historic downtown at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Los Gatos on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in Los Gatos yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
Redwood Estates promotional film (1927)
A real estate promotional film for Redwood Estates, in the mountains above Los Gatos.Source: Prelinger Archives
Valley of Heart's Delight (1948)
The Santa Clara Valley when orchards, canneries and new industry drove the local economy.Source: Internet Archive
A Short History
- The name comes from Rancho Rinconada de Los Gatos, an 1840 land grant named for the wild cats in the hills.
- Forbes Mill, a flour mill from the 1850s, was the start of the town.
- Los Gatos incorporated on August 10, 1887.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
Highway 17 and Highway 85 serve the town, with VTA buses. There is no rail station. See commute times to each job center.
Los Gatos Market Report
Home sales for Los Gatos pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 87 | $2.55M | $1,153 |
| Condominiums | 9 | $540K | $645 |
| Townhouses | 10 | $1.49M | $876 |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Los Gatos compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Los Gatos postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 13, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Los Gatos FAQ
What does the Los Gatos market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Los Gatos over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is Los Gatos from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Los Gatos to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Los Gatos home worth?
Request a free home valuation and Joseph will send a local estimate based on recent nearby sales. Request a free home valuation
How can I hear about Los Gatos homes before they hit the market?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Los Gatos postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- Los Gatos, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
Los Gatos Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
