West Menlo Park, also known as University Heights, is located along the Alameda de las Pulgas corridor. This is a close-knit neighborhood, in part, because the homes are closer together than in other Menlo Park city neighborhoods. The homes for sale in University Heights tend to be on smaller lots measuring about 5,000 to 6,000 square feet. This is also a more affordable neighborhood, making it a good option for those considering investing in rental and investment properties, and development opportunities.  Although West Menlo also offers a central location which is close to Highway 280 for ease of commute to San Jose or San Francisco, proximity to Stanford University, and very close to amazing shopping centers, restaurants, and El Camino Real commerce.

Upscale homes on large lots ranging between a quarter acre and a half acre on average are typical of the homes for sale in Central Menlo Park. Notable for excellent schools children can walk to, as well as Stanford University, which is an easy bike ride away, this is a neighborhood that attracts young and upwardly mobile professionals in search of a neighborhood ideal for raising children, building equity, and having an amazing life. People buying homes in this neighborhood are highly invested in maintaining the superb quality of life residents here enjoy.  The epitome of neighborhood living centrally located in the heart of the peninsula and within minutes of prime Silicon Valley Central Menlo Park might be right neighborhood for you or your next investment property.

The Linfield Oaks neighborhood in Menlo Park dates back to the 1950s but it has aged remarkably well – similar to a fine bottle of wine. It was born of the post-war wave of suburban expansion that followed World War II. Those early planned suburban communities offered an idyllic lifestyle compared with the cramped, crowded living conditions typical of urban centers. The detached single family home, still the foundation of the Linfield Oaks real estate market, became the hallmark characteristic of classic suburban living, a welcome change from city apartments and row houses, from stoops and sidewalks to back yards and front lawns.  This classic neighborhood is centrally located within minutes of Stanford University, Silicon Valley, and everything the modern house hunter is seeking.

This private, upscale neighborhood is located in Menlo Park near the Stanford University Golf Course and the Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club. Large lots help give the Sharon Heights section of the neighborhood a spacious feel, as do the golf courses and Sharon Park. Stanford Hills also features large lots and a more rural, roomy feel, despite being just minutes away from all of the conveniences of urban living, Silicon Valley, and Interstate 280. New homes for sale in Sharon Heights & Stanford Hills typically range between 2,000 and 4,000 square feet in size, attracting upscale, professional families.  These neighborhoods are strategically located in the center of activity that many people desire to call home.

Charming, secure and ranked high for walk-ability, life in the Allied Arts & Downtown Menlo Park neighborhood offers a friendly, secure feeling environment and excellent schools. The shopping district is within an easy walk of most homes, as are family-friendly local parks and green spaces. Allied Arts & Downtown real estate can be a smart investment for those looking for a home, as opposed to just a place to live, and for those seeking investment-worthy rental properties.  Proximity to Silicon Valley, Stanford University, and major freeways provides neighbors with an incredibly central location.

Lushly green, carefully protected and luxuriously serene, nature in all her magnificence is one of the prime attractions of real estate in the Foothills neighborhood of Los Altos Hills. Ninety miles of roads and trails for horseback riding, bicycle riding and hiking through the region’s remarkable natural beauty, just minutes away from Silicon Valley, make homes in the Foothills highly desirable. These homes can be great investments not just for homeowners, but for rental property investors as well.  Within shouting distance of Stanford University, high-tech companies like Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Apple, this Los Altos Hills neighborhood gives residents everything they could possible desire.

In an effort to help tenants navigate the ever increasing costs of rents the City of Mountain View City Council adopted a Right to Lease ordinance improving tenant’s rights on December 8, 2015 which takes effect January 7, 2016.  Now, landlords who own tri-plexes, four-plexes, and bigger (housed within a single structure) are required to offer tenants a minimum of six or twelve month tenancy.  The tenant will now have the option of choosing a written lease document, or a month-to-month tenancy.  If a written lease is selected the minimum term is required to be a six-month or twelve-month lease.

Investing in Los Altos Hills real estate can be a great long-term investment, particularly when buying in a high demand neighborhood like the Redwoods. With Palo Alto along the northern edge of the neighborhood and Los Altos to the east, the Redwoods is within close proximity of a number of favorite local attractions, including downtown shopping areas, Shoup Park and the six-acre Redwood Grove Nature Preserve.  With acres of open space surrounding the perimeter, Silicon Valley minutes away via Highway 280, and Stanford University as your next door neighbor this wonderful Los Altos neighborhood is a sound investment now and into the future.

For newcomers to the region, renting often comes before buying, a reason investors keep a close eye on the Los Altos Hills real estate market. Many of these newcomers arrive due to landing a new Silicon Valley job, getting a promotion or experiencing a job transfer. Rentals offer the ideal solution to their need to make living arrangements quickly. Plus, living in the area before buying increases their ability to find a home in a neighborhood that is a good fit.  Lakeside Los Altos is a neighborhood that should be explored as it provides panache, close proximity to Silicon Valley and Stanford University, yet it nestled away in the foothills for that comfortable country feel.

Whether you are shopping for a new place to call home or are looking into buying rental properties as an investment, Los Altos Hills real estate won’t disappoint. Homes for sale in the Highlands/Woodland Acres neighborhoods offer excellent opportunities for the homeowner and the investor alike. That’s because both offer view properties, are within minutes of Silicon Valley and Stanford University, and both have incredible long-term upside potential.  Real estate investment in this area of Los Altos Hills and Silicon Valley can only be considered a gold standard purchase.