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The Live in Los Gatos Blog is here to help you to better know the Los Gatos and Monte Sereno area, learn about the neighborhoods, homes, community events, businesses, parks, history, lifestyle, and more. Many articles will feature photos or videos of our scenic town, once dubbed “The Gem City”.
Detailed real estate market stats:
Also covered is the real estate and housing market, with statistics and trends reported often for Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and the Los Gatos Mountains. Particular focus is on the Town of Los Gatos area, which is covered by the 95030 and 95032 zip codes. There, we’ll include a special study offering the months of inventory by price point and high school district – info you will not find anywhere else.
About, in brief:
My name is Mary Pope-Handy, and I’ve written all of the articles here (unless otherwise noted) as well as on a few other sites of mine. I’m both a Realtor here in town, with Sereno Group, and I’ve been a resident of Los Gatos since 1999. An area native, I fell in love with this place when I was sixteen years old, so am thrilled to call it home. I hope that my enthusiasm is contagious! Read more about MPH here.
Got an idea for an article? Please let me know! Want to buy or sell a home? I’d love to hear from you! (Sorry, I don’t handle rentals.) mary@popehandy.com or 408 204-7673
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Articles on the local real estate market:
Town of Los Gatos (95030 & 95032) – price point & HSD
Town of Los Gatos (95030 & 95032) – general
City of Monte Sereno (95030 & 95032) – general
Los Gatos Mountains (95033) – general
Saratoga (95070) on Valley of Heart’s Delight blog – by price point and high school district
Almaden area of San Jose on Valley of Heart’s Delight blog (95120) – general
Please visit the Valley of Heart’s Delight blog to view other nearby areas such as Cambrian, Campbell, Cupertino, Willow Glen, and most of Santa Clara County.
Where’s the blog?
You can get to all the posts by using the “blog” button on the menu above or go to
What’s new on the blog?
If you are new to Silicon Valley, you may be wondering “where is Los Gatos California?” I’ll give you a quick answer and some visual cues via a map on the town’s location: In the 9 county San Francisco Bay Area, Los Gatos is located within Santa Clara County, which is considered the “South Bay” […] By all standards, winter in Los Gatos is mild, and any rain we get is overdue and welcomed with gratitude. Even so, the colder and wetter temps can tend to keep us from some of our beloved outdoor activities – at least for a little bit. Where do you like to go on a rainy […] There are many factors impacting the Los Gatos real estate market, including the price point and the elementary or high school district. This post is updated every month or two. Today we’ll look at the Los Gatos realty market by pricing tiers and high school district using the months of inventory as a data point. […] It’s February and, for couples, that means it’s time to plan your Valentine’s Day! And what better place to celebrate your love than in the Valley of Heart’s Delight (Silicon Valley’s old nickname), or more specifically, in the Gem of the Foothills – our very own LG! Here we’ll give you some ideas on how […] The Los Gatos real estate market for single family homes is balanced as a whole, but any particular home does not generally line up with what’s average. A particular home’s market will be impacted by things such as the pricing tier (the luxury market is a colder market, while homes under $2 million are generally […] Most homebuyers and sellers in Los Gatos and Silicon Valley generally are familiar with the terms “condo” or “condominium”, “townhouse” or “townhome” and “single family home”. But what about “patio home”? What type of residence is that? It’s an unknown to many consumers – and many real estate professionals too! A patio home is sometimes […] One of my favorite shops in downtown Los Gatos is Black Cat Hats, which features all kinds of accessories in addition to hats for men and women. The folks there are friendly and knowledgeable and take a personal interest in helping customers to find just the right item they want or need. Yesterday I paid […] All right, neighbors, where in Los Gatos can you find these beautiful horseshoes embedded in concrete? The first individual to email me the correct answer / location will win a prize! See below for the details. Although clearly this is in concrete, it’s not a sidewalk – the town does not embed items into the […] When Los Gatos, Monte Sereno or other Santa Clara County residents buy or sell homes here, one of the reports provided by the sellers is the Natural Hazard Report. In it, there’s a statement as to whether or not the subject property is in an area of potential flooding if a dam were to give way. […] What do we expect for the 2019 real estate market? It’s all about supply and demand. Right now, demand is decent and supply is low. Here’s a look at the inventory of single family homes for sale in recent years by month, first in town and then for the county. Inventory of single family homes […]Where is Los Gatos California?
Rainy day things to do in and near Los Gatos
Los Gatos real estate market trends by price point and high school district
Valentine’s Day in Los Gatos
Los Gatos real estate statistics and market trends
What Is A Patio Home?
Black Cat Hats
Horsehoes in Los Gatos?
Is Your Home in a Dam Failure Inundation Area?
What do we expect for the 2019 real estate market in Los Gatos?


Los Gatos Neighborhood Profiles
Get to know the area!
Central Los Gatos neighborhoods
(in & near downtown)
- Almond Grove Historic District
- Broadway Area Historic District
- Creekside Village
- Creffield Heights & San Benito area
- Edelen or University Historic District
- Fairview Plaza Historic District
- Glenridge and Bachman Park neighborhood
- Los Gatos Commons (Senior Community)
- Ohlone Court
- Pueblo de Los Gatos condos
East Los Gatos neighborhoods
- Alta Vista
- Belwood, Belgatos & Surmont
- Blossom Manor
- Bluebird Lane
- España Oaks
- Heritage Grove
- Hillbrook
- Kennedy Meadows and Kennedy Estates
- Loma Vista, El Gato Terrace, Rancho Padre
- Los Gatos Village
- Santa Rosa Drive and Sierra Azule
- Shannon Valley Ranch
- Strathmore
- Surrey Farm
- Vista del Monte
West Los Gatos neighborhoods
- Arroyo Rinconada
- Cameo Park West
- English Oaks & Oakwood
- Foothills of Los Gatos
- Los Gatos Estates
- Los Gatos Woods
- Old Adobe Road area
- Rinconada Hills
- Rio Rinconada
- Saratoga Highlands
- The City of Monte Sereno
- Twin Creeks neighborhood in Monte Sereno
- Wedgewood Manor
North Los Gatos /
Lark Avenue area neighborhoods