Los Gatos, California

Rinconada
Hills

A gated 107-acre community in west Los Gatos — lake views, pools, tennis and trails behind the gates.

The neighborhood

Rinconada Hills Los Gatos homes for sale in a gated resort setting.

Rinconada Hills is west Los Gatos’ large gated community: nearly 400 townhomes and houses set across 107 acres of landscaped grounds, ponds and a statement lake. Built in the late 1970s, the community offers resort-style amenities — swimming pools, spa, tennis courts, walking trails, a clubhouse and community gardens — behind 24-hour gates.

Buyers choose Rinconada Hills for low-maintenance living with genuine amenities: lock-and-leave townhomes, private patios and lake outlooks, minutes from Los Gatos and Saratoga. For sellers, the community’s setting and amenity package are the story — supported by a clean, transparent HOA picture.

CommunityGated, ~394 homes on 107 acres
AmenitiesPools, spa, tennis, lake, trails, clubhouse
HomesTownhomes and houses, many with lake views

A sense of place

Resort calm, ten minutes from town.

Inside the gates, Rinconada Hills feels like a retreat: winding paths, water views, mature landscaping and a quiet hum of community life around the pools and courts. Homes range from one-level villas to two-story townhomes, many with private patios oriented to the water or gardens. It is the closest thing in Los Gatos to a self-contained village.

HousingTownhomes and single-level villas with patios.
GroundsLake, ponds, trails and manicured common areas.
Daily lifePools, tennis, clubhouse events, easy town access.

01 / Education

Schools near Rinconada Hills Los Gatos homes.

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

Representative townhome in Rinconada Hills, Los Gatos with lake views
District resources

School resources for Rinconada Hills buyers.

Rinconada Hills is served by the Los Gatos Union School District for kindergarten through eighth grade, with high school students attending schools in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. Boundaries and programs can change, so buyers should confirm the exact property address directly with the district.

Los Gatos Union School District

K-8 district resources and enrollment

Los Gatos High School

Town high school campus · 20 High School Court

02 / Parks

Trails and water inside the gates.

Walking trails wind past the lake and ponds within the community, with Vasona and the creek trail minutes beyond the gates.

Lake and walking path inside Rinconada Hills, Los Gatos
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Rinconada Hills trails

Private walking trails around the community lake

Town site
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Vasona Lake County Park

152-acre lake park · 333 Blossom Hill Road

County park
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Los Gatos Creek Trail

Paved multi-use trail toward Campbell and San Jose

Trail info
Facilities and access conditions can change. Review the official Town of Los Gatos resources before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

Hiking & Trails

Stroll the community’s own lake paths, then head out to the Los Gatos Creek Trail or the foothill preserves for bigger outings.

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Los Gatos Creek Trail

Creekside walks and rides through Vasona Lake County Park.

Trail info
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St. Joseph’s Hill Open Space Preserve

Ridgeline trails above town — check access before visiting.

Town site
03

Oak Meadow Park

Playgrounds and picnic areas · 233 Blossom Hill Road

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

03 / Local life

Amenities near Rinconada Hills Los Gatos homes.

The community’s own amenities cover daily recreation; Los Gatos and Saratoga villages are minutes away for dining and shopping.

Townhome with lake view in Rinconada Hills, Los Gatos
Lakeside living
Community pool and clubhouse at Rinconada Hills, Los Gatos
Resort amenities
Community

Behind the gates

Heated pools, spa, tennis and bocce courts, a clubhouse and community gardens give residents a full recreation calendar without leaving home.

Dining

Two villages nearby

Downtown Los Gatos’ Santa Cruz Avenue and Saratoga’s village are both an easy drive — dinner options in two directions.

Everyday

Groceries and commutes

Nearby shopping centers cover daily needs, and Highway 85 access keeps Silicon Valley commutes straightforward.

04 / Getting around

Getting around Rinconada Hills.

Typical drive times from Rinconada Hills to the parks, trails, schools and everyday destinations nearby. Times are approximate and vary with traffic.

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Downtown Los Gatos (Santa Cruz Ave)

10 min drive by car

Directions
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Downtown Saratoga

8 min drive by car

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Los Gatos High School

8 min drive by car

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Vasona Lake County Park

8 min drive by car

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Los Gatos Creek Trail

8 min drive by car

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Netflix HQ

8 min drive by car

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San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

18 min drive by car

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Market snapshot

Home values in Rinconada Hills.

A quick read on what homes cost in Rinconada Hills — approximate figures to help buyers and sellers frame the conversation.

Median household income$217,554

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

Median home price$2.7M

Citywide approx. · Zillow Home Value Index

High-end price point$6.75M

Recent top-tier closed sale, Los Gatos area

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

05 / Real estate

Buying and selling in Rinconada Hills.

Local guidance for Rinconada Hills buyers and sellers — pricing, presentation and timing, grounded in the specific property.

Buying a home in Rinconada Hills.

Rinconada Hills buyers should read the HOA story first: dues, reserves, rental rules and upcoming projects — then compare floor plans, lake versus garden outlooks and single-level versus two-story layouts. Amenities are only as good as the association behind them.

Verify school placement and property specifics for the exact address. Local guidance can help you evaluate HOA health, understand what the dues buy and compare lake-view premiums honestly.

Selling your Rinconada Hills home.

Rinconada Hills sellers lead with the lifestyle package: lake views, resort amenities, gated privacy and low-maintenance living — backed by a transparent HOA picture that answers buyer questions before they’re asked.

Start with the specific home, its outlook and relevant comparable sales inside the gates. From pricing and presentation to launch strategy, the goal is to reach buyers choosing community, not just square footage.

06 / Questions

Rinconada Hills Los Gatos: frequently asked questions.

Answers to the questions Rinconada Hills buyers and sellers ask most.

What is Rinconada Hills?

A large gated community in west Los Gatos with roughly 394 townhomes and houses on 107 acres of grounds, ponds and a lake — with pools, spa, tennis courts, trails, a clubhouse and community gardens.

For guidance on this and other Rinconada Hills questions, call (650) 274-1134 or email Simon.

What should buyers check about the HOA?

Dues and what they cover, reserve health, rental and pet rules, parking and any planned assessments. In a community this amenity-rich, the association’s condition shapes the ownership experience.

For guidance on this and other Rinconada Hills questions, call (650) 274-1134 or email Simon.

Are the homes single-level?

The community includes both single-level villas and two-story townhomes, many with private patios and some with lake views — worth comparing side by side.

For guidance on this and other Rinconada Hills questions, call (650) 274-1134 or email Simon.

Which public school district serves Rinconada Hills?

The area is served by Los Gatos-area public school districts. Boundaries can change, so buyers should confirm the exact property address directly with the district before relying on an assignment.

For guidance on this and other Rinconada Hills questions, call (650) 274-1134 or email Simon.

What helps a Rinconada Hills listing stand out?

Lake and garden outlooks photographed well, the amenity story told completely, and a clean HOA package — dues, docs and disclosures — that lets buyers move quickly.

For guidance on this and other Rinconada Hills questions, call (650) 274-1134 or email Simon.

Keep exploring

Explore more Los Gatos neighborhoods.

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Local guidance

Explore Rinconada Hills with Simon Sahi.

For a property-specific view of Rinconada Hills homes, HOA details, school placement and community comparisons, begin with the exact address and a thoughtful local conversation.