Mountain View, California

Jackson
Park

An older, tree-lined pocket around Jackson Street and Stierlin Road, minutes from Old Mountain View and the Caltrain station.

The neighborhood

Jackson Park homes for sale in an established central pocket.

Jackson Park takes its name from the neighborhood park at Jackson Street and Stierlin Road. The surrounding blocks hold some of Mountain View's older housing stock — vintage single-family homes on tree-lined streets, with condos and townhomes mixed in — in a central location between Old Mountain View, the transit center and the Bayshore employment corridor.

Buyers choose Jackson Park for relative value in a central spot: older homes with character at prices below the city's newer pockets, plus easy access to Moffett Boulevard shopping, downtown dining and the Caltrain station. For sellers, the central location and commuter convenience are the story.

Central pocket Around Jackson Street and Stierlin Road
Older stock Vintage single-family homes, condos and townhomes
Commuter spot Minutes to the Caltrain station and Highway 101

A sense of place

Established and unpretentious.

Jackson Park is one of Mountain View's more lived-in neighborhoods — older homes, mature trees, and a mix of owners and renters. It doesn't have the polish of the city's newer tracts, which is exactly the point for its buyers: a central, convenient address where the home matters more than the scene. Who lives here: professionals who commute by train or 101, retirees who like being close to everything, and first-time buyers stretching into Mountain View.

Architecture Older single-family homes, many vintage, with condos and townhomes.
Landscape Mature street trees; Jackson Park as the green anchor.
Daily life Moffett Boulevard errands, downtown dinners, easy train access.

01 / Education

Schools near Jackson Park 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.

Theuerkauf Elementary School campus aerial, Mountain View
District resources

District and campus resources for Jackson Park buyers.

Jackson Park is served by the Mountain View Whisman School District — Monta Loma or Theuerkauf elementary schools and Crittenden Middle School — with high school through the Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District. Confirm the exact property address directly with each district.

Mountain View Whisman School District

Official district and enrollment resources

Theuerkauf Elementary

Grades TK–5 · 1625 San Luis Ave, Mountain View

Crittenden Middle School

Mountain View Whisman middle school

Mountain View High School

Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District

02 / Parks

Jackson Park, the namesake green.

The neighborhood park at Jackson Street and Stierlin Road anchors the area; Landels Park at West Dana near Calderon and Dana Park at West Dana and Oak are close seconds.

Jackson Park, Mountain View, California
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Jackson Park

Neighborhood park · Jackson Street and Stierlin Road

Official site
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Landels Park

West Dana Street near Calderon Avenue

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Dana Park

West Dana Street at Oak Street

Park hours and facility conditions can change. Review the official city listings before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

Rides to the Bay

The Stevens Creek Trail and the Baylands are an easy bike ride east and north of Jackson Park.

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Stevens Creek Trail

Paved trail along the creek to the Bay.

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Baylands Nature Preserve

Wetland trails and bay views.

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Shoreline Lake

Watersports and lakeside paths.

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

03 / Local life

Close to the corridors.

Moffett Boulevard covers everyday shopping, downtown Mountain View is minutes west, and the transit center puts the Peninsula within reach.

Classic home exterior
A vintage Jackson Park home
Suburban home exterior
Classic ranch lines on a quiet block
Shopping

Moffett Boulevard & downtown

Moffett Boulevard's shops and services handle daily errands, and downtown Mountain View's Castro Street dining is a few minutes west.

Transit

Caltrain and VTA nearby

The Mountain View transit center — Caltrain plus VTA light rail — is an easy trip, and Highway 101 sits just east for car commuters.

Services

City services close in

The Mountain View post office at 211 Hope Street and the public library at the civic center are minutes away.

Map & getting around

Getting around Jackson Park.

Jackson Park sits centrally between Old Mountain View, the transit center and the Bayshore corridor. These are the everyday destinations residents reach most.

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Jackson Park

2 min drive · Mountain View area

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Old Mountain View / Castro Street

5 min drive · Mountain View area

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6 min

Mountain View Caltrain Station

6 min drive · Mountain View area

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8 min

Shoreline Lake

8 min drive · Mountain View area

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10 min

Googleplex

10 min drive · Mountain View area

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15 min

Stanford University

15 min drive · Mountain View area

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20 min

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

20 min drive · Mountain View area

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

Market snapshot

Home values in Jackson Park.

Jackson Park's older homes trade as Mountain View's relative value play — central location at prices below the city's newer pockets. Citywide figures give a quick read on the surrounding market.

$190K

Median household income

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

$2.2M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · Zillow & Redfin market data

$5M+

High-end price point

Citywide approx. · recent luxury-tier sales

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

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in Jackson Park?

Jackson Park buyers should budget for the age of the housing stock: inspections of foundations, electrical, plumbing and roofs matter more here than in newer tracts. The payoff is a central address — train, 101, downtown — at a discount to the city's pricier pockets.

School assignments and property details should be verified for the exact address. Local guidance can help you compare older-home sales and estimate renovation costs before you write an offer.

Seller guidance

Selling your Jackson Park home?

A Jackson Park marketing plan should lead with location and honesty: central Mountain View, commuter convenience, and a home priced for its condition. Updated systems and a clean inspection report move these homes.

Thoughtful preparation starts with the specific home and relevant comparable sales. From pricing and presentation to launch strategy, the goal is to connect the property with buyers who value the central location.

Buyer & seller questions

Jackson Park real estate FAQ.

What types of homes are found in Jackson Park?

Older single-family homes — many vintage — on tree-lined streets, plus condominiums and townhomes mixed through the neighborhood.

Which public school districts serve Jackson Park?

The Mountain View Whisman School District — Monta Loma or Theuerkauf elementary schools and Crittenden Middle School — and the Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District. Confirm the exact address with each district.

Where is Jackson Park in Mountain View?

The neighborhood centers on the park at Jackson Street and Stierlin Road, between Old Mountain View, the transit center and the Bayshore corridor.

What should buyers know about Jackson Park's older homes?

Age-related systems — foundation, electrical, plumbing, roofing — deserve thorough inspection, and renovation budgets should be part of the offer math. Many buyers find the character worth it.

How should a Jackson Park seller prepare for the market?

Address deferred maintenance where it counts, document updated systems, and price from recent comparable older-home sales in central Mountain View.

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Local guidance

Explore Jackson Park with Simon Sahi.

For a property-specific view of Jackson Park homes, school placement and how each block relates to the station and the Bayshore corridor, begin with the exact address and a thoughtful local conversation.