Mountain View, California

Slater

Modest 1950s homes and apartments beside Creekside Park, Vargas Elementary and the Stevens Creek Trail — Slater is Mountain View's unpretentious, neighborly east side.

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The neighborhood

Slater homes for sale near Creekside Park and the Stevens Creek Trail.

Slater occupies the triangle roughly bounded by Highway 85, Easy Street, Central Expressway, North Whisman Road and East Middlefield Road in northeast Mountain View. It is a neighborhood of modest 1950s single-family originals and large apartment communities — about two-thirds of residents are renters — with three parks and direct trail access.

Buyers come to Slater for Mountain View's most accessible single-family prices and strong rental demand. Sellers and investors benefit from the Google campus draw, trail-side living and a rental market that rarely sleeps.

1950s originals Modest single-family homes, many in original condition

Three parks Creekside, Whisman and Devonshire parks

Trail connected Creekside Park links directly to the Stevens Creek Trail

A sense of place

Unpretentious and neighborly.

Slater doesn't posture — it's a working neighborhood where 1950s originals sit beside well-kept apartment communities, kids ride to Creekside Park, and the Stevens Creek Trail turns commuting into a bike ride. About two-thirds of residents rent, which keeps the neighborhood diverse and lively.

Architecture Modest 1950s single-family originals beside apartment communities

Landscape Creekside Park's creek and lawns plus Whisman and Devonshire parks

Daily life Trail commuters, park families and a strong rental community

01 / Education

Schools near Slater 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.

School campus exterior near Slater, Mountain View

District resources

District resources for Slater buyers.

Slater's neighborhood school is Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary — reopened in 2019 on the former Slater campus — with Crittenden Middle and Mountain View High beyond. The German International School of Silicon Valley also sits in the neighborhood on Easy Street.

Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School

Neighborhood elementary at 220 N. Whisman Rd, reopened in 2019 on the former Slater campus.

Official site

Crittenden Middle School

Middle school serving Slater through the Mountain View Whisman district.

Official site

German International School of Silicon Valley

Bilingual German-English school at 310 Easy St, inside the Slater neighborhood.

Official site

02 / Parks

Creekside Park and the trail.

Slater's standout is Creekside Park on Easy Street, which connects directly to the Stevens Creek Trail — park, creek and car-free commuting in one. Whisman Park's fields and Devonshire Park's lawns round out the neighborhood's green.

Green park lawn and path in Slater, Mountain View

Creekside Park

Creekside green at 200 Easy St connecting directly to the Stevens Creek Trail.

Whisman Park

Playing fields, tennis, basketball and pickleball near Easy Street and Middlefield.

Devonshire Park

Open lawns and shade trees at 62 Devonshire Ave for quiet neighborhood play.

Park hours, pool schedules and facility access can change. Review the official city listings before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

Trail-side living

The Stevens Creek Trail is Slater's signature amenity — a paved creekside path reaching the Googleplex, Shoreline Lake and the Baylands to the north, and south toward Cupertino. Creekside Park puts the trail at the neighborhood's door.

Stevens Creek Trail

Paved creekside path to the Googleplex, Shoreline Lake and the Baylands north, Cupertino south.

Creekside Park paths

Park trails meeting the Stevens Creek Trail at 200 Easy St.

Whisman Park loop

Neighborhood walking loops around the park and playing fields.

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

03 / Local life

Simple errands, strong rentals.

Slater's retail is practical — the Leong Drive strip mall and convenience retail along Middlefield and Whisman roads — with downtown and the Google campus close by. The neighborhood's renter majority keeps rental demand deep for investor buyers.

Ranch-style home in Slater, Mountain View — Representative Slater single-family home

Apartment community in Slater, Mountain View — Slater apartment community — rental living near the trail

Dining

Neighborhood tables

Eateries along Middlefield and Whisman roads; downtown Castro Street a short hop away.

Shopping

Everyday essentials

Leong Drive strip mall and neighborhood retail; San Antonio Center for bigger hauls.

Outdoors

Park and creek

Creekside Park and the Stevens Creek Trail run through daily life here.

Map & getting around

Getting around Slater.

Slater centers on Easy Street and the Highway 85/Whisman Road corridors in northeast Mountain View.

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Creekside Park

3 min drive · Mountain View

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Stevens Creek Trail access

4 min drive · Mountain View

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Vargas Elementary

4 min drive · Mountain View

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Whisman Station

6 min drive · Mountain View

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Googleplex

8 min drive · Mountain View

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9 min

Mountain View Caltrain Station

9 min drive · Downtown Mountain View

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16 min

San Jose International Airport

16 min drive · San Jose

Directions

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

Market snapshot

Home values in Slater.

Slater's modest single-family stock and deep rental demand define its market. These citywide figures frame the neighborhood.

$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 Slater?

Slater buyers should move with an investor's eye even when buying to live: original-condition homes carry renovation budgets, and rental demand supports the exit. I'll run rent-versus-buy math and renovation estimates with every serious candidate.

Call (650) 274-1134 or email SIMON@SPSILICONVALLEY.COM to tour Slater homes this week.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Slater home?

Slater sellers have two buyer pools — first-time buyers chasing Mountain View's most accessible prices, and investors chasing its rents. I price and market to both, so they bid against each other.

Call (650) 274-1134 or email SIMON@SPSILICONVALLEY.COM for a Slater pricing strategy.

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Buyer & seller questions

Slater real estate FAQ.

Where is Slater?

Slater is the northeast Mountain View neighborhood roughly bounded by Highway 85, Easy Street, Central Expressway, North Whisman Road and East Middlefield Road.

What style are Slater homes?

Modest 1950s single-family originals — many in original condition — alongside large apartment communities like Fernmar and Central Park.

What schools serve Slater?

Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary (reopened 2019 on the former Slater campus), Crittenden Middle School and Mountain View High School, plus the German International School on Easy Street.

What parks are in Slater?

Creekside Park connects directly to the Stevens Creek Trail; Whisman Park and Devonshire Park offer fields and lawns.

Is Slater good for investors?

About two-thirds of residents rent, and the Google campus and trail access keep demand deep — worth a conversation before you buy or sell.

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Local guidance

Explore Slater with Simon Sahi.

From Slater's 1950s originals to its trail-side apartments, I help buyers, sellers and investors move smart in Slater and across Mountain View. Let's talk about your next move.

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