Median sale price
$2.41M
Three months ending May 2026
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Silicon Valley community guide
Los Gatos
Los Gatos sits where the Santa Clara Valley meets the Santa Cruz Mountains, pairing a walkable historic downtown with established neighborhoods and foothill properties. It appeals to buyers who value local character, outdoor access, and proximity to South Bay employment.
$2.41MMedian sale price
14 daysDays on market
−10.7%Annual trend
Current market perspective
Los Gatos real estate market snapshot
Redfin’s three-month view ending May 2026 reported a median Los Gatos sale price of about $2.41 million, down 10.7% from the prior year, while median price per square foot rose 4.7%. Homes sold in a median 14 days and received roughly two offers on average, a combination that shows strong competition despite movement in the citywide median. Recent property-type medians ranged from about $481,500 for condos and co-ops to $1.72 million for townhomes and $2.85 million for single-family homes.
Typical range
$482K–$2.85M
Condos through single-family medians
Days on market
14 days
Median market time
Annual trend
−10.7%
Median price; price per square foot rose 4.7%
Competition
~2 offers
Very competitive market
Housing character
Distinctive mix
Cottages, ranch homes, townhomes and estates
Figures are market-wide reference points, not a valuation of any specific property. Market data: Redfin, three months ending May 2026.
Community and lifestyle
Living in Los Gatos
Daily life in Los Gatos is shaped by its neighborhood character, local amenities, outdoor access, schools, and connections across Silicon Valley.
Shopping and dining
North Santa Cruz Avenue and Main Street form a walkable downtown with independent shops, restaurants, cafes, and regular community activity around Town Plaza Park.
Parks and recreation
The Los Gatos Creek Trail, Vasona Lake County Park, Belgatos Park, and nearby mountain routes make walking, cycling, and open-space access central to the area.
Schools
Many addresses are served by Los Gatos Union School District and Los Gatos–Saratoga Union High School District. Buyers should confirm boundaries for each property.
Commuting
Highways 17 and 85 provide routes to San Jose, Campbell, Cupertino, and other South Bay job centers; Los Gatos does not have an in-town rail station.
Neighborhood feel
Downtown streets, postwar neighborhoods, hillside enclaves, and larger foothill parcels give Los Gatos real estate substantial micro-market variation.
Location
Residents have ready access to Silicon Valley employers while living close to the Santa Cruz Mountains and regional recreation.
For homebuyers
Why buyers choose Los Gatos
The strongest reasons to buy in Los Gatos combine day-to-day livability with long-term location value.
Buyers choose Los Gatos for its recognizable downtown, outdoor access, residential variety, and connection to highly regarded local school districts.
The town feels defined and walkable while remaining close to major Silicon Valley employment centers, including Netflix’s Los Gatos headquarters.
A broad spread between attached-home and single-family medians creates different entry points, but fast sales require close attention to value at the property level.
For homeowners
Why sellers benefit
Los Gatos sellers operate in a market where thoughtful pricing, preparation, and neighborhood-specific positioning matter.
Los Gatos continues to draw buyers seeking a scarce combination of town character, mountain access, schools, and South Bay convenience.
The 14-day median market time and multiple-offer average indicate active demand, even as the year-over-year median reflects a changing mix of sales.
Sellers benefit from precise positioning around neighborhood, lot, architecture, improvements, and school boundaries because those factors can materially affect value.
Local guidance
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