Homes in Los Altos Hills
Every Los Altos Hills house sits on a lot of at least an acre, one home to a lot, and the lot shapes the remodel as much as the house does. Before we pick a tile, we ask three questions: is the house on sewer or septic, does the work change the outside, and how steep is the route from the road to the room.
1950s–60s ranches on one-acre lots
The flatter north side of town, around Fremont Road and Fremont Hills. Single-story homes on raised floors, easy to plumb from below, with original baths and closed kitchens. Many are on town sewer; some are still on septic.
1970s–90s custom hillside homes
Altamont, Moody, Page Mill and Elena Road areas. Split levels, stepped foundations and bathrooms over finished rooms. Long, steep carries from the driveway, and septic systems on many lots.
Mid-century custom houses, including a few custom Eichlers
Scattered across town. Post-and-beam framing, large glass walls and sometimes slab floors with radiant heat, so plumbing moves need more planning.
Newer large custom homes
Across town, often where an older house came down. Several bathrooms per house and big kitchens; the work is usually finishes and layout, not structure.
Neighborhoods
- Fremont Hills
- Westwind
- Altamont Road
- Moody Road
- Page Mill Road
- Arastradero Road
- Purissima Road
- Elena Road