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Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.

Home Prices Near VTA Light Rail Stations, Ranked (2026)

What does a house near VTA light rail cost? We measured every house that sold in the two years to October 27, 2026 against the 59 light rail stations from Mountain View to Santa Teresa and Campbell, and ranked them by the median price within a mile; 52 stations had at least 20 house sales that close
Home Prices Near Silicon Valley’s Parks and Preserves, Ranked (2026)

What does it cost to live near Silicon Valley’s big parks and preserves? We measured every house that sold in the two years to October 27, 2026 against the big parks and preserves in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, and ranked the 25 with at least 20 house sales within 2 miles of the park’s map p
Home Prices Near 21 Silicon Valley Downtowns, Ranked (2026)

Which Silicon Valley downtown costs the most to live near? We measured every house that sold in the two years to October 27, 2026 against 21 downtown main streets outside San Francisco, from South San Francisco to Gilroy, and ranked them by the median price within a mile. Downtown Los Altos (Main &
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