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Los Altos Hills, California

The
Foothills

West of 280 from Lakeside to the Palo Alto border — open space, horse trails and some of the Peninsula’s grandest view estates.

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The neighborhood

The Foothills, Los Altos Hills homes for sale in open country.

The Foothills run the west side of I-280 from the Lakeside neighborhood all the way to the Palo Alto border, with Palo Alto Golf & Country Club to the north. It is Los Altos Hills at its most rural: 1-acre minimum lots, no commercial businesses, and an 85-mile town pathway system threading past horse properties, vineyards and gated estates.

Homes range from secluded single-story ranches to magnificent luxury estates — Colonial next to Mediterranean, horse stables next to vineyard parcels. The hilly terrain means many properties take in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay.

Open country1-acre minimum lots, strictly residential
EquestrianWestwind Barn and 85 miles of pathways
View lotsBay views from the hilly terrain

A sense of place

Trailheads and quiet roads.

The Foothills are a paradise for outdoor people. Cyclists grind up Page Mill, Moody and Altamont; riders head out from Westwind Barn; hikers slip into Hidden Villa’s 1,600 acres off Moody Road. Between Byrne Preserve and the town’s pathway network, daily life here is measured in trail miles — with Stanford, Google and the whole valley an easy drive down the hill.

ArchitectureRanches, Colonials, Mediterranean estates and new construction.
LandscapeRolling hills, heritage oaks and Bay-view ridgelines.
Daily lifeRides, trail runs and hill climbs from the door.

01 / Education

Schools near the Foothills, Los Altos Hills 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.

Horses on golden hills near the Foothills, Los Altos Hills
District resources

District and campus resources for the Foothills, Los Altos Hills buyers.

The Foothills straddle school boundaries: depending on the address, homes feed into the Los Altos School District or Palo Alto Unified for K–8, with high school at Henry M. Gunn or through the Mountain View–Los Altos High School District. Confirm the exact property address directly with each district before relying on an assignment.

Los Altos School District

Official district and enrollment resources

Official site

Palo Alto Unified School District

Enrollment and placement resources

Official site

Mountain View–Los Altos High School District

Los Altos High and Mountain View High

02 / Parks

Farms, preserves and parkland.

Hidden Villa’s 1,600-acre organic farm off Moody Road, the 1,400-acre Foothills Park with Boronda Lake, and Byrne Preserve keep the Foothills in open country.

Redwood-lined trail near the Foothills, Los Altos Hills
01

Hidden Villa

1,600-acre organic farm off Moody Road · summer camps and farm programs

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Foothills Park

1,400-acre preserve with Boronda Lake · Palo Alto residents and guests only

03

Byrne Preserve

Midpen preserve in the foothills

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

Nearby outdoors

Hiking & Trails

The Foothills are made for people who measure their weekends in miles — on foot, on horseback or on two wheels.

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Town pathways

85 miles of pathways and trails for riders, joggers and cyclists.

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Page Mill, Moody and Altamont

Legendary hill climbs for road cyclists.

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Hidden Villa trails

Farm and wilderness trails off Moody Road.

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

03 / Local life

Amenities in the Foothills, Los Altos Hills.

No commercial businesses — just the Foothill College bookstore. Daily needs are met in downtown Los Altos, on Alpine Road and in Palo Alto, all minutes away.

Modern home in the Foothills, Los Altos Hills
New construction on a view lot
Estate at dusk in the Foothills
Gated estate above the valley
01

Equestrian

The town’s historic Westwind Community Barn offers horse stabling and equestrian training, with the annual Hoedown each year.

02

Hidden Villa programs

Summer camps, farm education and 8 miles of hiking trails on 1,600 acres off Moody Road.

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Los Altos & Palo Alto

Downtown Los Altos’ markets and boutiques, plus Palo Alto’s dining and shopping, are a short drive down the hill.

Map & getting around

Getting around the Foothills, Los Altos Hills.

The Foothills stretch along the west side of I-280 from Lakeside to the Palo Alto border. These are the everyday destinations Foothills residents drive to most.

6 min

Hidden Villa

6 min drive · the Foothills area

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5 min

Foothill College

5 min drive · the Foothills area

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7 min

Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve

7 min drive · the Foothills area

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8 min

Foothills Park

8 min drive · the Foothills area

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5 min

Westwind Barn

5 min drive · the Foothills area

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12 min

Downtown Los Altos

12 min drive · the Foothills area

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15 min

Stanford University

15 min drive · the Foothills area

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28 min

San Jose International Airport

28 min drive · the Foothills area

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

Market snapshot

Home values in the Foothills, Los Altos Hills.

Los Altos Hills holds some of the Peninsula’s strongest values, with view estates and acre-plus parcels trading at the top of the market. Here’s a quick snapshot around the Foothills.

$250K+

Median household income

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

$5.5M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · Redfin market data

$30M+

High-end price point

Citywide approx. · recent top sale $30M, July 2026

Figures are approximate as of Sept 2026. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS), Redfin market data.

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in the Foothills, Los Altos Hills?

Foothills homes reward a property-by-property approach. Compare lot topography, usable acreage, improvements and whether the address captures Bay views — and confirm which school district boundary applies.

Road access, privacy and improvements all vary by parcel. Local guidance can help you evaluate comparable sales and understand how a secluded ranch or a grand view estate fits the neighborhood.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Foothills, Los Altos Hills home?

A Foothills marketing plan should lead with setting. Sweeping views, rolling acreage, horse facilities and total privacy are amenities few Peninsula addresses can claim.

Thoughtful preparation starts with the specific home, its setting and relevant comparable sales. From pricing and presentation to launch strategy, the goal is to connect the property with buyers who want the town’s most open estate address.

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Buyer & seller questions

the Foothills, Los Altos Hills real estate FAQ.

What types of homes are found in the Foothills of Los Altos Hills?

Secluded single-story ranches sit next to magnificent luxury estates — Colonial next to Mediterranean, horse stables next to vineyard parcels. The 1-acre minimum lots keep the area strictly residential and rural in character.

Which public school districts serve the Foothills?

The Foothills straddle school boundaries: depending on the address, homes feed into the Los Altos School District or Palo Alto Unified for K–8, with high school at Henry M. Gunn or through the Mountain View–Los Altos High School District. Confirm the exact property address directly with each district before relying on an assignment.

What open space sits near the Foothills?

Hidden Villa’s 1,600-acre organic farm off Moody Road, the 1,400-acre Foothills Park with Boronda Lake (Palo Alto residents and guests only), Byrne Preserve and Rancho San Antonio are all nearby, and the town’s 85-mile pathway network threads through the neighborhood.

What should buyers know about Foothills lots?

Parcels carry a 1-acre minimum with one primary residence per lot, and the terrain is hilly. Verify road access, usable acreage, improvements and the exact school placement for the property address.

How should a Foothills seller prepare?

Present the views, privacy and acreage first — horse facilities, vineyard parcels and gated settings are strong differentiators. Pair thoughtful pricing with comparable sales and a launch plan aimed at buyers seeking the town’s most open estate address.

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Local guidance

Explore the Foothills, Los Altos Hills with Simon Sahi.

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

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