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Mountain View, California

The
Crossings

A 1994 planned community of 540 homes on the old Mill Mall site — townhomes and condos with the San Antonio Caltrain station close by.

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The neighborhood

The Crossings homes for sale in an award-winning planned community.

The Crossings is a 540-home planned community developed in 1994 on the former Old Mill Mall site, straddling the Mountain View–Los Altos border. Bounded by California Street, Central Expressway, San Antonio Road and Ortega Avenue, it earned the American Planning Association’s Outstanding Planning Award in 2002.

Buyers choose The Crossings for lock-and-leave living with transit at the door: the San Antonio Caltrain station, San Antonio Shopping Center and a Safeway inside the neighborhood. For sellers, the award-winning plan, tri-level floor plans and commuter location are the differentiators.

1994 planned540 homes; APA Outstanding Planning Award 2002
Mixed housingTownhomes, condos and detached tri-level homes
Transit-firstSan Antonio Caltrain station in/near the neighborhood

A sense of place

Planned, walkable, connected.

The Crossings feels like a small town within the city — pocket parks at Concord Circle and at Freedom Lane & Beacon Street, an active Neighborhood Watch, monthly HOA meetings, and streets like Pacchetti Way, O’Keefe Way, Maraschino Drive and Showers Drive. Professionals, young families and commuters call it home.

ArchitectureTri-level townhomes, condos and detached homes with open layouts.
LandscapePocket parks, landscaped courts and tree-lined lanes.
Daily lifeCaltrain commutes and San Antonio Shopping Center errands.

01 / Education

Schools near The Crossings 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.

Elementary school campus building near The Crossings
District resources

District and campus resources for The Crossings buyers.

The Crossings is served by the Los Altos School District — Almond Elementary, Egan Junior High and Los Altos High — a strong draw for young families. Confirm the exact property address directly with each district before relying on an assignment.

Almond Elementary School

Grades K–6 · 550 Almond Avenue, Los Altos

Egan Junior High School

Grades 7–8 · 100 W. Portola Avenue, Los Altos

Los Altos High School

201 Almond Avenue, Los Altos

02 / Parks

Pocket parks and green courts.

Small parks at Concord Circle and at Freedom Lane & Beacon Street give The Crossings its green corners; larger parks and the bay are minutes away.

Community park green near The Crossings
01

Concord Circle park

Neighborhood green at Concord Circle

02

Freedom Lane & Beacon Street park

Corner park in the heart of the community

03

Shoreline Lake

Bay-side trails a short drive north

Facilities and access conditions can change. Review the official preserve and town listings before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

Hiking & Trails

From The Crossings, creek trails and bay-side paths are a short ride away.

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Stevens Creek Trail

Creekside miles a short ride east.

02

Bay Trail at Shoreline

Bay views and wildlife north of 101.

03

Neighborhood walking loops

Evening laps around the community’s courts and lanes.

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

03 / Local life

Amenities in The Crossings.

San Antonio Shopping Center — Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Kohl’s — sits adjacent, with a Safeway inside the neighborhood and the Milk Pail Market nearby.

Townhome front exterior in The Crossings, Mountain View
Tri-level townhome on a landscaped lane
Row of townhouses in The Crossings
Award-winning planned streetscapes
Dining

San Antonio tables

Restaurants at San Antonio Shopping Center and along El Camino Real, minutes away.

Shopping

Safeway & Trader Joe’s

A Safeway inside the neighborhood; Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Kohl’s at San Antonio Shopping Center; the Milk Pail Market nearby, as described on DeLeon Realty.

Commuting

Caltrain at the door

The San Antonio Caltrain station sits in/near the neighborhood; Central Expressway and Highway 101 are close by.

Map & getting around

Getting around The Crossings.

The Crossings sits between California Street and Central Expressway, San Antonio Road and Ortega Avenue. These are the everyday destinations residents drive to most.

3 min

San Antonio Caltrain Station

3 min drive · Mountain View area

Directions
3 min

San Antonio Shopping Center

3 min drive · Mountain View area

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5 min

Downtown Los Altos

5 min drive · Mountain View area

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8 min

Downtown Mountain View

8 min drive · Mountain View area

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12 min

Stanford University

12 min drive · Mountain View area

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15 min

Googleplex

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 The Crossings.

Mountain View commands strong Peninsula home values. Here’s a quick snapshot of the market around The Crossings.

$190K

Median household income

Citywide approx. · U.S. Census ACS

$1.8M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · MLSListings median sale price, Aug 2026

$2.6M+

High-end price point

Citywide approx. · upper end of recent sale range, MLSListings

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

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in The Crossings?

The Crossings homes reward a plan-by-plan look: tri-level townhomes, condos and detached homes each carry different HOA dues, layouts and parking — all worth comparing line by line.

School placement and HOA details should be verified for the exact address. Local guidance can help you evaluate comparable planned-community sales and understand what the transit location is worth.

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Seller guidance

Selling your The Crossings home?

A The Crossings marketing plan should lead with the award-winning planned community, the tri-level open layouts and the San Antonio Caltrain location commuters pay for.

Thoughtful preparation starts with the specific home, its floor plan and relevant comparable sales. From pricing and presentation to launch strategy, the goal is to connect the property with buyers who want lock-and-leave living.

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Buyer & seller questions

The Crossings real estate FAQ.

What is the history of The Crossings?

A 540-home planned community developed in 1994 on the former Old Mill Mall site. It earned the American Planning Association’s Outstanding Planning Award in 2002.

Where is The Crossings in Mountain View?

On the Mountain View–Los Altos border — bounded by California Street, Central Expressway, San Antonio Road and Ortega Avenue.

What types of homes are found in The Crossings?

Townhomes, condos and detached tri-level homes with open layouts. The community has an active HOA with monthly meetings and a Neighborhood Watch.

Which public school districts serve The Crossings?

The Los Altos School District: Almond Elementary, Egan Junior High and Los Altos High. Confirm the exact property address directly with each district.

How is transit access from The Crossings?

The San Antonio Caltrain station sits in/near the neighborhood, with the Central Expressway and Highway 101 close by — a strong draw for commuters.

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Local guidance

Explore The Crossings with Simon Sahi.

For a property-specific view of The Crossings homes, school placement, neighborhood edges and nearby amenities, begin with the exact address and a thoughtful local conversation.

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