Neighborhood

Mt. Eden Valley, Saratoga, CA

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4.5 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $6.78M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $355k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -1%(2)

(2) City data used

At a glance

Mt. Eden Valley is ranked #7 of 28 neighborhoods in Saratoga with an overall score of 4.5/5. Its standout factors are safety (5.0/5, 4th of 28 in Saratoga) and schools (5.0/5), at a median home price of $6.78M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $613,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (0.6/5), with prices running about 62% above the Saratoga median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Vineyard foothills, Winding estate lanes, Equestrian quiet

Mount Eden Valley spills across the wooded ridges southwest of Saratoga, its long, twisting driveways branching off Mt Eden Road and Damon Lane. Properties sit on multi-acre parcels draped over vineyard rows, chaparral slopes, and pockets of heritage oaks. Homes range from 1970s ranch estates and contemporary hilltop builds to working winery residences, all set well back from the lane behind split-rail or stone entry gates. The terrain climbs quickly, so nearly every lot captures layered views of the Santa Cruz Mountains or the valley floor below. Inside the outlined boundary there are no cafés or corner stores; instead, the “amenities” are rural in nature. Cooper-Garrod Vineyards at Garrod Farms offers weekend tastings and trail rides, House Family Vineyards pours on a hilltop patio, and a cluster of boutique wineries dots Mt Eden Road. Hikers can drop into trails in Sanborn County Park just beyond the western ridge, while cyclists favor the steep grade for training climbs. Day-to-day errands, however, mean a ten-minute descent to Saratoga Village or Highway 85. Life here feels secluded and agrarian: the hum of vineyard fans at dusk, horse trailers on narrow pavement, and night skies clear enough for stargazing. Residents trade walkability and quick commutes for privacy, acreage, and the romance of living amid vines and redwoods.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    0.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.5

Overall Amenities score: 2.9

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.
Mt. Eden Valley ranks 11th of 28 for sunshine in Saratoga, and it out-suns roughly three quarters of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 86° highs, and it gets about 29 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
90°70°50°30°JFMAMJJASONDAug 86°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Saratoga
11th of 28
Across the Bay Area
76th percentile
Rain per year
29 in
Warmest month
Aug 86° avg high
Summer day
52° → 84°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
Argonaut Elementary PrimaryK-5
Foothill Elementary PrimaryK-5
Saratoga Elementary PrimaryK-5
Redwood Middle Middle6-8
Saratoga High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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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Mt. Eden Valley FAQs10 answers

Is Mt. Eden Valley a good place to live?

Mt. Eden Valley ranks 7th of 28 neighborhoods in Saratoga with an overall Houseberry score of 4.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (5.0/5) and schools (5.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.6/5) and a median home price of $6.78M against the Saratoga median of $4.19M.

Is Mt. Eden Valley safe?

Mt. Eden Valley, Saratoga scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 28 neighborhoods in Saratoga.

What do homes in Mt. Eden Valley cost?

The median home price in Mt. Eden Valley, Saratoga is $6.78M, compared with $4.19M for Saratoga as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $613,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Mt. Eden Valley rising or falling?

The median home price in Mt. Eden Valley, Saratoga is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $6.78M against $6.78M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Mt. Eden Valley?

Schools serving Mt. Eden Valley, Saratoga include Argonaut Elementary (5.0/5), Foothill Elementary (5.0/5), Saratoga Elementary (5.0/5), Redwood Middle (5.0/5) and Saratoga High (5.0/5).

What is the weather like in Mt. Eden Valley?

Mt. Eden Valley, Saratoga receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 11th of 28 in Saratoga. Summer days run 52° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 29 inches a year.

Is Mt. Eden Valley walkable to shops and restaurants?

Mt. Eden Valley, Saratoga scores 0.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 23rd of 28 in Saratoga.

What is Mt. Eden Valley known for?

Mt. Eden Valley, Saratoga is associated with Vineyard foothills, Winding estate lanes and Equestrian quiet. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (5.0/5) and schools (5.0/5).

How does Mt. Eden Valley compare to other Saratoga neighborhoods?

Mt. Eden Valley ranks 7th of 28 neighborhoods in Saratoga. It ranks 4th of 28 in Saratoga for safety (5.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.6/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Saratoga are Montalvo and Sandborn / Bohlman.

What are the downsides of living in Mt. Eden Valley?

Mt. Eden Valley, Saratoga scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.6/5). Its median home price of $6.78M runs about 62% above the Saratoga median of $4.19M.

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Overall Score : 4.8
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