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Mountain View, California

Castro
City

The downtown-adjacent district around Castro Street — Mountain View’s dining and shopping spine — where condos, townhomes and older homes sit steps from Caltrain.

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The neighborhood

Castro City homes for sale steps from downtown.

Castro City wraps around downtown Mountain View’s Castro Street corridor, the city’s best-known dining and gathering district. It’s the walkable heart of the city: restaurants, coffee shops, the farmers’ market and the Caltrain station all within easy reach.

The housing mix is urban by Peninsula standards — condos, townhomes and live-work lofts alongside older single-family homes on the quieter side streets. Buyers choose Castro City for the car-optional lifestyle and the direct Caltrain ride to San Francisco and San Jose.

Dining rowCastro Street’s restaurants, cafes and shops
TransitCaltrain station and VTA connections nearby
Urban mixCondos, townhomes and historic homes

A sense of place

Downtown’s front porch.

Castro Street hums from morning coffee to late dinners, and Castro City residents live inside that energy — farmers’ market mornings, weeknight dinners out, weekend strolls to the bookstore. It’s Mountain View’s most social address.

ArchitectureCondos and townhomes near the corridor, with older bungalows and cottages on the side streets.
LandscapeStreet trees, pocket parks and the green lawns of Eagle Park.
Daily lifeCaltrain commutes, Castro Street dinners, Sunday farmers’ market runs.

01 / Education

Schools near Castro City Mountain View homes.

Public school placement is determined by the local districts and can change. Confirm the exact property address directly with each district.

Downtown restaurants and shops along the corridor
District resources

District and campus resources for Castro City buyers.

Castro City is served by the Mountain View Whisman School District for kindergarten through eighth grade and the Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District for high school. Landels Elementary sits close to the neighborhood.

Edith Landels Elementary School

Grades K–5 · Mountain View Whisman SD

School resources

Graham Middle School

Grades 6–8 · Mountain View Whisman SD

School resources

Mountain View High School

Grades 9–12 · Mountain View–Los Altos Union HSD

School resources

02 / Parks

Parks around the corridor.

Eagle Park anchors the neighborhood’s green space with its picnic areas, sports lawn and pool, while Mercy-Bush Park and Landels School Park cover the smaller, everyday outings.

Children’s playground at a neighborhood park
01

Eagle Park

Picnic areas, expansive lawn, pool and sports — the neighborhood’s main park

Neighborhood guide
02

Landels School Park

Soccer and softball fields, courts, playground and picnic area

03

Mercy-Bush Park

Smaller, charming park on the edge of downtown

Park facilities and access conditions can change. Review the official city listings before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

Hiking & Trails

The valley-floor trails and the bay shoreline are an easy ride or drive from Castro City.

01

Stevens Creek Trail

Paved multi-use trail along Stevens Creek for biking and running.

02

Shoreline Lake & trails

Lakeside paths and open lawns about 12 minutes north.

03

Permanente Creek Trail

North-south trail linking the baylands through Mountain View.

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

03 / Local life

Amenities in Castro City.

Castro Street is the amenity — dozens of restaurants, plus the Sunday farmers’ market and the downtown shops.

Townhomes near the Castro Street corridor
Townhomes near the Castro Street corridor
Evening dining along the downtown corridor
Evening dining along the downtown corridor
Dining

Castro Street restaurant row

Dozens of restaurants, cafes and bars line Castro Street — the city’s dining spine, steps from most Castro City homes.

Gatherings

Sunday farmers’ market

The farmers’ market at the downtown Caltrain lot draws the neighborhood every Sunday morning.

Shopping

Downtown shops & services

Bookstores, boutiques and everyday services line Castro Street, with San Antonio Center a short drive south.

Map & getting around

Getting around Castro City.

Castro City centers on the Castro Street corridor just south of the Caltrain station. These are the everyday destinations.

2 min

Castro Street dining

2 min drive · Downtown Mountain View

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4 min

Mountain View Caltrain Station

4 min drive · Downtown Mountain View

Directions
5 min

Eagle Park

5 min drive · Mountain View area

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8 min

Stevens Creek Trail

8 min drive · Mountain View area

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12 min

Shoreline Lake

12 min drive · North Bayshore

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12 min

Googleplex

12 min drive · North Bayshore

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18 min

Stanford University

18 min drive · Peninsula

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20 min

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

20 min drive · San Jose

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

Market snapshot

Home values in Castro City.

Castro City sits in the middle of Mountain View’s market — condos and townhomes near the corridor, single-family homes on the side streets. Here’s a quick snapshot.

$190K

Median household income

Citywide approx. · U.S. Census ACS

$1.9M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · Redfin market data

$5M+

High-end price point

Citywide approx. · top Mountain View sales

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

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in Castro City?

Castro City rewards buyers who value the walkable core — but compare HOA dues, parking and noise exposure along the corridor against the quieter side streets.

Condo and townhome purchases carry HOA and transit-proximity trade-offs. School assignments and property details should be verified for the exact address.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Castro City home?

Lead with the lifestyle: walk-to-Castro-Street dining, Caltrain access and the downtown energy buyers can’t find elsewhere in Mountain View.

Staging for the urban buyer — and pricing against recent corridor sales — makes the difference.

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Buyer & seller questions

Castro City real estate FAQ.

What types of homes are found in Castro City?

Condos, townhomes and live-work lofts near the Castro Street corridor, plus older bungalows and cottages on the quieter side streets.

Which public school districts serve Castro City?

The Mountain View Whisman School District for grades K–8 and the Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District for high school. Buyers should confirm the exact property address directly with each district.

How walkable is Castro City?

Very — Castro Street’s restaurants, shops, the Sunday farmers’ market and the Caltrain station are all within walking distance of most homes in the district.

What parks are near Castro City?

Eagle Park, with its pool, sports lawn and picnic areas, is the main neighborhood park, joined by Mercy-Bush Park and Landels School Park.

What should Castro City buyers consider?

Compare HOA dues, parking arrangements and corridor noise against side-street quiet, and verify school placement and property details for the exact address.

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Explore Castro City with Simon Sahi.

For a property-specific view of Castro City homes, school placement, neighborhood edges and recent comparable sales, talk with Simon Sahi.

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