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Mountain View, California

Martens
Carmelita

Tree-lined circle streets and roomy lots between Grant Road and the West Valley Freeway — a quiet, central enclave with a rural feel.

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The neighborhood

Martens-Carmelita homes for sale on some of Mountain View's roomiest lots.

Martens-Carmelita proper sits between Grant Road on the west, Sleeper Avenue on the south, the West Valley Freeway on the east and East El Camino Real on the north. Once a more rural area, the neighborhood has kept its rustic character: quiet tree-lined streets, craftsman bungalows, and many homes configured around circles that admit no through traffic.

The housing stock is distinctive — many homes built in the late 1970s at roughly 2,000 square feet on lots that can exceed a quarter acre, the large lots being the driving factor for buyers who want room to build or expand. Amy Imai Elementary (formerly Huff) sits right in the neighborhood at 253 Martens Avenue. For sellers, lot size and the no-through-traffic streets are the headline.

Roomy lots Many lots exceed a quarter acre
Circle streets No through traffic on the neighborhood's circles
In-neighborhood school Amy Imai Elementary at 253 Martens Avenue

A sense of place

Rustic, but central.

Martens-Carmelita feels tucked away — kids play in front yards, neighbors scooter and bike the tree-lined circles, and the community pool draws families in summer. Yet Grant Road, El Camino Real and the freeway put the whole region within minutes. Who lives here: families who want land and quiet without leaving central Mountain View, buyers planning custom builds on the big lots, and longtime owners who value the neighborhood's preserved, almost rural character.

Architecture Craftsman bungalows and late-1970s homes, many around 2,000 sq ft.
Landscape Mature trees, large lots and garden-framed circle streets.
Daily life Circle-street quiet, Imai Elementary, Cuesta Park weekends.

01 / Education

Schools near Martens/Carmelita 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.

Amy Imai Elementary School campus aerial, Mountain View
District resources

District and campus resources for Martens-Carmelita buyers.

Martens-Carmelita is served by the Mountain View Whisman School District — including Amy Imai Elementary (formerly Huff), right in the neighborhood at 253 Martens Avenue — 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

Official site

Amy Imai Elementary

Grades TK–5 (formerly Huff) · 253 Martens Ave, Mountain View

Official site

Isaac Newton Graham Middle School

Grades 6–8 · 1175 Castro St, Mountain View

Official site

Mountain View High School

Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District

Official site

02 / Parks

Cuesta Park, just west.

Cuesta Park sits just west of the neighborhood's southern end — playground, off-leash dog area, tennis courts, picnic tables and open play space. After school hours, families also use the grassy field and playgrounds at Imai Elementary, and the Stevens Creek Trail runs along the neighborhood's far eastern edge.

Stevens Creek Trail near Mountain View
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Cuesta Park

Playground, off-leash dog area, tennis, picnic tables · 615 Cuesta Drive

Official site
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Imai Elementary grounds

Grassy field and playgrounds after school hours

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Stevens Creek Trail

Scenic route along the neighborhood's eastern edge

School grounds are available to the public outside school hours. Park and trail conditions can change — review official listings before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

The trail at the eastern edge

The Stevens Creek Trail runs along the far eastern end of Martens-Carmelita, giving residents a scenic paved route through Mountain View to the Bay.

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Stevens Creek Trail

Paved multi-use trail from the neighborhood's east edge to the Baylands.

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Cuesta Park paths

Walking loops beside courts and picnic groves.

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Grant Road corridors

Flat bike routes linking to downtown and beyond.

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

03 / Local life

Grant Road errands, El Camino dining.

The Grant Road Plaza Shopping Center covers daily needs on the neighborhood's west side; El Camino Real and downtown Mountain View handle the rest.

Craftsman bungalow exterior with front porch
Craftsman character on a quiet street
Suburban home exterior
Late-1970s home on a generous lot
Shopping

Grant Road Plaza

The Grant Road Plaza Shopping Center on the west side of Grant Road holds local grocery markets, restaurants and a Marshalls.

Dining

El Camino & downtown

The El Camino Real corridor's restaurants are minutes north, and downtown Mountain View's Castro Street dining is a short drive east.

Community

Circle-street living

Homes configured around circles with no through traffic mean kids play in front yards and neighbors actually meet — a defining feature of the neighborhood.

Map & getting around

Getting around Martens-Carmelita.

Martens-Carmelita sits between Grant Road, Sleeper Avenue, the West Valley Freeway and East El Camino Real. These are the everyday destinations residents drive to most.

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Grant Road Plaza

4 min drive · Mountain View area

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Cuesta Park

4 min drive · Mountain View area

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El Camino Real

3 min drive · Mountain View area

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Downtown Mountain View

8 min drive · Mountain View area

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Stanford University

12 min drive · Mountain View area

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Googleplex

12 min drive · Mountain View area

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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

18 min drive · Mountain View area

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

Market snapshot

Home values in Martens/Carmelita.

Martens-Carmelita's large lots set it apart — homes here trade on land as much as structure, with custom-build potential priced in. 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 Martens/Carmelita?

Martens-Carmelita rewards buyers who value land: compare lot size, usable yard and expansion or rebuild potential alongside the home itself. Many buyers purchase specifically for the option to build a larger custom home on the quarter-acre-plus lots.

School assignments, lot specifics and property details should be verified for the exact address. Local guidance can help you evaluate land value against comparable lot sales in central Mountain View.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Martens/Carmelita home?

A Martens-Carmelita marketing plan should lead with the lot: size, privacy, and the no-through-traffic circle streets. For the right buyer, the land is the listing.

Thoughtful preparation starts with the specific property — home, lot and setting — and relevant comparable sales. From pricing and presentation to launch strategy, the goal is to connect with buyers who want room to live and room to build.

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Buyer & seller questions

Martens/Carmelita real estate FAQ.

What types of homes are found in Martens-Carmelita?

Craftsman bungalows and late-1970s homes of roughly 2,000 square feet on large lots — many exceeding a quarter acre — configured around quiet circle streets.

Which public school districts serve Martens-Carmelita?

The Mountain View Whisman School District — including Amy Imai Elementary (formerly Huff), located in the neighborhood — and the Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District. Confirm the exact address with each district.

Where are the Martens-Carmelita neighborhood borders?

Grant Road on the west, Sleeper Avenue on the south, the West Valley Freeway on the east, and East El Camino Real on the north.

Why do buyers choose Martens-Carmelita?

Large lots with room to expand or build custom, streets with no through traffic, an in-neighborhood elementary school, and a central location minutes from El Camino Real and downtown.

How should a Martens-Carmelita seller prepare for the market?

Lead with lot size and setting, present the home and its systems clearly, and price from recent comparable land-and-home sales in the area.

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Local guidance

Explore Martens/Carmelita with Simon Sahi.

For a property-specific view of Martens-Carmelita homes, lot potential, school placement and the neighborhood's circle streets, begin with the exact address and a thoughtful local conversation.

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