Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.97M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $187k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    4%(2)

(2) City data used

At a glance

Noddin is ranked #3 of 14 neighborhoods in Los Gatos with an overall score of 4.2/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.5/5, 6th of 14 in Los Gatos) and safety (4.1/5), at a median home price of $1.97M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $55,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.5/5), though prices run about 36% below the Los Gatos median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Trail access to open space, Top-rated elementary, Quiet cul-de-sac living

Noddin sits on a gentle hillside at the eastern edge of Los Gatos, where well-kept single-story ranches transition to larger custom homes nearer the slope. Lots are roomy and landscaped, and many streets end in quiet loops that cut down on through-traffic, giving the area a calm, residential feel. The neighborhood’s big draw is walkable access to both Noddin Elementary and a string of community green spaces: a neighborhood tot-lot in the center, trail connections into Belgatos and Heintz Open Space for weekend hikes, and ballfields just over the western fence line. Daily errands require a quick drive down to Blossom Hill Road’s shopping corridor, but most homes are still only minutes from downtown Los Gatos dining and Highway 85. Residents value the blend of foothill scenery and suburban convenience, plus a strong elementary school that anchors a tight-knit community vibe. Minor downsides are peak-hour traffic on the bordering arterials and the typical hillside concerns of wildlife and occasional wildfire smoke, yet overall curb appeal and pride of ownership remain high.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    2.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    4

Overall Amenities score: 3.7

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.
Noddin ranks 6th of 13 for sunshine in Los Gatos, and it 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°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 84°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Los Gatos
6th of 13
Across the Bay Area
78th 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
Farnham Charter PrimaryK-5
Sartorette Charter PrimaryK-5
Guadalupe Elementary PrimaryK-5
Noddin Elementary PrimaryK-5
Price Charter Middle Middle6-8
Dartmouth Middle Middle6-8
Union Middle Middle6-8
Leigh High High9-12
Branham 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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Noddin FAQs10 answers

Is Noddin a good place to live?

Noddin ranks 3rd of 14 neighborhoods in Los Gatos with an overall Houseberry score of 4.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.5/5) and safety (4.1/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.5/5).

Is Noddin safe?

Noddin, Los Gatos scores 4.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 14 neighborhoods in Los Gatos.

What do homes in Noddin cost?

The median home price in Noddin, Los Gatos is $1.97M, compared with $3.09M for Los Gatos as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $55,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Noddin rising or falling?

The median home price in Noddin, Los Gatos is down about 2.9% over the past 12 months, from $2.03M to $1.97M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Noddin?

Schools serving Noddin, Los Gatos include Fammatre Elementary (3.6/5), Farnham Charter (4.0/5), Sartorette Charter (3.4/5), Guadalupe Elementary (4.6/5) and Noddin Elementary (4.3/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Noddin?

Noddin, Los Gatos receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 6th 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 Noddin walkable to shops and restaurants?

Noddin, Los Gatos scores 2.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.7 out of 5, 7th of 14 in Los Gatos.

What is Noddin known for?

Noddin, Los Gatos is associated with Trail access to open space, Top-rated elementary and Quiet cul-de-sac living. Its highest-scoring factors are schools (4.5/5) and safety (4.1/5).

How does Noddin compare to other Los Gatos neighborhoods?

Noddin ranks 3rd of 14 neighborhoods in Los Gatos. It ranks 6th of 14 in Los Gatos for schools (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.5/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Los Gatos are Civic Center and Kennedy East.

What are the downsides of living in Noddin?

Noddin, Los Gatos scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.5/5).

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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
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
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
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Noddin, Los Gatos, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
Noddin sits on a gentle hillside at the eastern edge of Los Gatos, where well-ke... See Full Page

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