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Los Gats Almaden, Los Gatos, CA

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3.8 /5
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Ranked 11th /14 in Los Gatos, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $2.78M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $85k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    17%

At a glance

Los Gats Almaden is ranked #11 of 14 neighborhoods in Los Gatos with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.7/5, 5th of 14 in Los Gatos) and public spaces (4.0/5), at a median home price of $2.78M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $85,000. The trade-offs are safety (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.1/5), though prices run about 10% below the Los Gatos median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Close to Vasona Lake, Retail corridor convenience, Classic ranch streets

Set between Vasona Lake County Park and the retail bustle of Los Gatos Boulevard, this wedge-shaped neighborhood is a mostly level grid of mid-century ranch homes on tidy, tree-lined lots. The interior streets stay quiet despite the freeway interchange and commercial traffic just beyond the northern edge, giving the residential core a settled suburban feel. Everyday needs are an easy stroll or quick bike ride away. Trader Joe’s, coffee shops, and local eateries line Los Gatos Boulevard, while Vasona Lake’s trails, playgrounds, and paddle-boat rentals sit just across University Avenue. Weekend errands run smooth, but so do outdoor escapes, with the Los Gatos Creek Trail and Oak Meadow Park both within minutes. Medical services at Good Samaritan Hospital and a choice of well-rated public schools lie just beyond the boundary. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and recreation, plus quick freeway access for Silicon Valley commutes. Main drawbacks are the steady traffic along the boulevard and occasional highway hum near the northern rim, yet interior blocks remain pleasantly calm. Ongoing remodels point to rising pride of ownership and long-term investment.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.1

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.6

Neighborhood Weather

80%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 80% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Los Gats Almaden ranks 10th of 13 for sunshine in Los Gatos, though it still out-suns roughly three quarters of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 84° highs, and it gets about 20 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°65°45°25°JFMAMJJASONDAug 84°
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Rank in Los Gatos
10th of 13
Across the Bay Area
74th percentile
Rain per year
20 in driest in city
Warmest month
Aug 84° avg high
Summer day
55° → 83°F
Winter day
41° → 60°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Fammatre Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.6/5
Farnham Charter PrimaryK-5
4/5
Sartorette Charter PrimaryK-5
3.4/5
Loma Prieta Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.2/5
Blossom Hill Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Louise Van Meter Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.3/5
Alta Vista Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Carlton Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Price Charter Middle Middle6-8
3.9/5
C. T. English Middle Middle6-8
4.3/5
Raymond J. Fisher Middle Middle6-8
4.5/5
Union Middle Middle6-8
4.8/5
Leigh High High9-12
4.8/5
Los Gatos High High9-12
4.8/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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Is Los Gats Almaden a good place to live?

Los Gats Almaden ranks 11th of 14 neighborhoods in Los Gatos with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.7/5) and public spaces (4.0/5). The trade-offs are safety (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.1/5).

Is Los Gats Almaden safe?

Los Gats Almaden, Los Gatos scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 12th of 14 neighborhoods in Los Gatos.

What do homes in Los Gats Almaden cost?

The median home price in Los Gats Almaden, Los Gatos is $2.78M, compared with $3.09M for Los Gatos as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $85,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Los Gats Almaden rising or falling?

The median home price in Los Gats Almaden, Los Gatos is down about 5.7% over the past 12 months, from $2.94M to $2.78M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Los Gats Almaden?

Schools serving Los Gats Almaden, Los Gatos include Fammatre Elementary (3.6/5), Farnham Charter (4.0/5), Sartorette Charter (3.4/5), Loma Prieta Elementary (4.2/5) and Blossom Hill Elementary (5.0/5). 9 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Los Gats Almaden?

Los Gats Almaden, Los Gatos receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 10th of 13 in Los Gatos. Summer days run 55° to 83°F and winter days 41° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.

Is Los Gats Almaden walkable to shops and restaurants?

Los Gats Almaden, Los Gatos scores 3.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 10th of 14 in Los Gatos.

What is Los Gats Almaden known for?

Los Gats Almaden, Los Gatos is associated with Close to Vasona Lake, Retail corridor convenience and Classic ranch streets. Its highest-scoring factors are schools (4.7/5) and public spaces (4.0/5).

How does Los Gats Almaden compare to other Los Gatos neighborhoods?

Los Gats Almaden ranks 11th of 14 neighborhoods in Los Gatos. It ranks 5th of 14 in Los Gatos for schools (4.7/5) and scores lowest on safety (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Los Gatos are Coronet Dr and Glen Una.

What are the downsides of living in Los Gats Almaden?

Los Gats Almaden, Los Gatos scores lowest on safety (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.1/5).

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Neighborhood Iamge
Coronet Dr, Los Gatos, CA
Overall Score : 4.6
Coronet Dr is a compact, level pocket of mid-1960s ranch homes arranged in a tid... See Full Page
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Glen Una, Los Gatos, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
Glen Una spreads across wooded foothills above Los Gatos, with custom homes tuck... See Full Page
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Noddin, Los Gatos, CA
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