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Rancho
Rinconada

“Corner Ranch” — a 1950s Cliff May original turned mid-century stronghold, with around 220 Eichler homes clustered in the Fairgrove enclave of east Cupertino.

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The neighborhood

Rancho Rinconada homes for sale in east Cupertino.

Rancho Rinconada — Spanish for “corner ranch” — is a residential neighborhood in the eastern part of Cupertino, bordered by Saratoga Creek, Stevens Creek Boulevard, Miller Avenue and Bollinger Road. What was once a cherry orchard became, by the 1950s, a neighborhood of low-cost, single-story ranch-style residences built by Stern & Price and designed by architect Cliff May, marketed as the “Miracle House.”

As the tech industry grew around it, the neighborhood gentrified — and in Fairgrove, the community within Rancho Rinconada along Miller Avenue and Bollinger Road, Eichler became the dominant style of the 1960s. Today Fairgrove hosts around 220 Eichler homes, and its residents have worked hard to preserve the neighborhood's mid-century character, even winning a citywide architectural survey that confirmed Fairgrove must be preserved.

Corner RanchBounded by Saratoga Creek, Stevens Creek Blvd, Miller Ave & Bollinger Rd
Eichler stronghold~220 Eichlers in Fairgrove, preserved by city survey
Cliff May roots1950s Stern & Price “Miracle House” ranches

A sense of place

The neighborhood that preserved itself.

Rancho Rinconada is Cupertino's design-conscious pocket. The original Cliff May ranches put up in a single day gave way to glass-walled Eichlers with atriums and radiant heat, and Fairgrove's long-time residents chose to protect that legacy — petitioning the city to confirm their Eichler streets must stay as they are. Though close to busy Stevens Creek Boulevard, the interior streets stay remarkably serene.

ArchitectureCliff May “Miracle House” ranches and glass-walled Eichlers with atriums.
LandscapeFormer cherry orchard land; quiet interior streets near Saratoga Creek.
Daily lifeEvening walks among preserved Eichlers, swim programs at the Rancho pool.

01 / Education

Schools near Rancho Rinconada Cupertino homes.

Public school placement is determined by the local districts and can change. Confirm the exact property address directly with the district before relying on an assignment.

Cupertino High School campus building
District resources

District and campus resources for Rancho Rinconada buyers.

Rancho Rinconada is served by the Cupertino Union School District for kindergarten through eighth grade — including Sedgwick Elementary and Hyde Middle School — with high school through the Fremont Union High School District at nearby Cupertino High School, 10100 Finch Avenue. Confirm the exact property address directly with each district before relying on an assignment.

Cupertino Union School District

Official district and enrollment resources

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D. J. Sedgwick Elementary School

Grades K–5 · Cupertino Union

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Warren E. Hyde Middle School

Grades 6–8 · Cupertino Union

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Cupertino High School

Grades 9–12 · 10100 Finch Ave, Cupertino

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02 / Parks

The Rancho pool, Creekside Park and quiet streets.

The Rancho Rinconada Recreation & Park District's public pool anchors summer life, and Creekside Park on Miller Avenue gives the neighborhood its green frontage.

Green park with lawn and trees near Rancho Rinconada
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Rancho Rinconada Recreation & Park District

Public pool, swim lessons and recreation · 18000 Chelmsford Dr

Official site
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Creekside Park

Neighborhood park along Miller Avenue · 10455 Miller Ave

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Fairgrove evening walks

Serene streets among some 220 preserved Eichler homes

Facilities and access conditions can change. Review the official listings before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

Hiking & Trails

Rancho Rinconada's outdoor life starts at the doorstep: park paths, creek-side walking and the neighborhood's own quiet streets.

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Creekside Park paths

Green space and walking routes along Miller Avenue.

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Saratoga Creek corridor

The creek marks the neighborhood's eastern edge at Lawrence Expressway.

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Fairgrove neighborhood loops

Shaded Eichler-lined blocks near Bollinger Road.

Trail conditions, seasonal closures and access rules can change. Check the linked official resources before heading out.

03 / Local life

Amenities in Rancho Rinconada.

Main Street Cupertino and Cupertino Village bring dining and shopping to the neighborhood's doorstep, and the Rancho pool anchors summer weekends.

Eichler home exterior in Rancho Rinconada, Cupertino
Fairgrove Eichler with classic post-and-beam lines
Mid-century modern home with glass walls in Rancho Rinconada
Glass walls and garden courtyards, Eichler-style
Dining

Main Street Cupertino

Restaurants, coffee and services at 19401 Stevens Creek Blvd — the neighborhood's closest dining hub.

Shopping

Cupertino Village

Asian markets, eateries and everyday shops at 10869 N Wolfe Road, a few minutes west.

Map & getting around

Getting around Rancho Rinconada.

Rancho Rinconada sits in east Cupertino between Saratoga Creek and Miller Avenue. These are the everyday destinations residents drive to most.

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Creekside Park

4 min drive · Cupertino area

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Main Street Cupertino

4 min drive · Cupertino area

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Cupertino High School

5 min drive · Cupertino area

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Rancho Rinconada Recreation & Park District

5 min drive · Cupertino area

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Cupertino Village

7 min drive · Cupertino area

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Apple Park

11 min drive · Cupertino area

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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

20 min drive · Cupertino area

Directions
Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Tap Directions for live routing.

Market snapshot

Home values in Rancho Rinconada.

Cupertino commands some of the Valley's strongest home values. Rancho Rinconada's Eichlers and remodeled ranches trade squarely in that market.

$235K

Median household income

Citywide approx. · U.S. Census ACS 5-year

$3.1M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · Homes.com 12-month sales data

$6.95M+

High-end price point

Citywide approx. · recent listings up to $6.95M

Figures are approximate as of Sept 2026. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2020–2024 QuickFacts), Homes.com market data.

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in Rancho Rinconada?

Eichler buyers come for the architecture — glass walls, atriums, radiant-heated floors — and stay for the schools and commute. Fairgrove's roughly 220 preserved Eichlers are the heart of the neighborhood, while the Cliff May ranches on its edges offer remodel and rebuild opportunities on large lots.

Original-condition Eichlers, updated ones and two-story replacements can differ by seven figures, so comparable sales need a careful read: a Tilson Avenue Eichler sold for $2.5 million in September 2025. School assignments and property details should be confirmed for the exact address.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Rancho Rinconada home?

An Eichler in Rancho Rinconada markets to a national audience of mid-century buyers — glass walls, atrium gardens and authentic details should lead the presentation. The Fairgrove preservation story and the citywide architectural survey give these homes a provenance most tracts can't claim.

For ranch sellers, the story is different: lot, location and expansion potential near Cupertino High and Main Street Cupertino. Either way, thoughtful preparation starts with property-specific pricing against truly comparable neighborhood sales.

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Buyer & seller questions

Rancho Rinconada real estate FAQ.

What types of homes are found in Rancho Rinconada?

The 1950s Stern & Price “Miracle House” ranches designed by Cliff May came first, followed by 1960s Eichler homes — about 220 of them in the Fairgrove enclave along Miller Avenue and Bollinger Road. Newer two-story replacements fill in among them.

Which public school districts serve Rancho Rinconada?

The area is served by the Cupertino Union School District for grades K–8 — including Sedgwick Elementary and Hyde Middle School — and the Fremont Union High School District, with nearby Cupertino High School at 10100 Finch Avenue. Buyers should confirm the exact property address directly with each district.

What is Fairgrove?

Fairgrove is the Eichler enclave within Rancho Rinconada. Its residents worked to preserve the neighborhood's mid-century character and requested a citywide architectural survey, which confirmed Fairgrove's Eichler homes must be preserved.

How close is Rancho Rinconada to Apple Park and tech employers?

The neighborhood's east-Cupertino position puts Apple Park about 10–12 minutes west and major employers along Stevens Creek Boulevard within easy reach, with Lawrence Expressway and Highway 280 nearby.

What should a Rancho Rinconada seller know about marketing an Eichler?

Lead with authentic details — glass walls, atriums, radiant heat and the Fairgrove preservation story — and price against truly comparable neighborhood sales, such as the Tilson Avenue Eichler that sold for $2.5 million in September 2025.

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Local guidance

Explore Rancho Rinconada with Simon Sahi.

For a property-specific view of Rancho Rinconada homes — Eichler condition, school placement, neighborhood edges and nearby amenities — begin with the exact address and a thoughtful local conversation.

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