Santa Clara, California

Laurelwood

Mid-century Santa Clara — ranch homes and Eichler-style gems on mature tree-lined streets.

The neighborhood

Laurelwood homes for sale in mid-century Santa Clara.

Laurelwood is Santa Clara’s mid-century neighborhood — tracts of ranch homes built in the 1950s and 60s as the orchards gave way to suburbs, including Eichler-style post-and-beam homes that draw architecture lovers. Mature trees shade wide streets in the city’s central flatlands.

Buyers choose Laurelwood for the classic Silicon Valley starter-home story: single-story living, generous lots and update potential at Santa Clara’s accessible price points. The Santa Clara Unified School District serves local families. Sellers trade on the enduring appeal of the ranch — and the Eichler pedigree where it applies.

Mid-century tracts 1950s–60s ranches and Eichler-style homes

Mature streets Tree-lined central Santa Clara

Santa Clara Unified K–12 across the neighborhood

A sense of place

The valley’s classic suburb.

Laurelwood is the Santa Clara of the postcards that sold California: ranch houses with low profiles, kids on bikes, and gardens that have had sixty years to mature. Architecture buffs hunt the Eichler-style blocks; families hunt the flat lots and the central location.

Architecture Mid-century ranches, Eichler-style post-and-beam, some updated two-stories.

Landscape Mature street trees and established gardens.

Daily life Neighborhood parks, central errands, easy freeway hops.

01 / Education

Schools near Laurelwood 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.

Mid-century elementary school, Laurelwood Santa Clara

District resources

District and campus resources for Laurelwood buyers.

Laurelwood is served by the Santa Clara Unified School District for kindergarten through twelfth grade, including Santa Clara High and Wilcox High Schools. Confirm the exact property address directly with the district.

Santa Clara Unified School District

Public K–12 serving Santa Clara

Official site

Santa Clara High School

3000 Benton Street · Santa Clara Unified

Official site

Wilcox High School

3250 Monroe Street · Santa Clara Unified

Official site

Central Park

52 acres · 969 Kiely Boulevard

Official site

02 / Parks

Central Park and neighborhood greens.

Central Park’s 52 acres sit near Laurelwood with its lake and International Swim Center; neighborhood parks dot the tracts; the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail runs nearby.

Laurelwood neighborhood park, Santa Clara

Central Park

52 acres, lake and International Swim Center · 969 Kiely Blvd

Official site

Laurelwood neighborhood parks

Play areas and sports courts · throughout the tracts

San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail

Paved creek-side riding · nearby

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

Nearby outdoors

Flat streets & creek trails.

Laurelwood’s flat grid is made for bikes, with the creek trail adding car-free miles.

San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail

Creek-side miles through the city’s core.

Neighborhood bike routes

Flat, tree-lined streets made for cycling.

Guadalupe River Trail

East-side miles toward the bay.

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

03 / Local life

Central errands, classic streets.

Laurelwood’s central location puts El Camino Real’s shops, Valley Fair and Santana Row all within easy reach.

Mid-century ranch home in Laurelwood, Santa Clara — The Laurelwood ranch

Eichler-style post-and-beam home in Laurelwood, Santa Clara — Architectural pedigree

Shopping

El Camino & Valley Fair

Corridor retail on El Camino Real; Valley Fair and Santana Row about ten minutes south.

Design

Eichler heritage

Post-and-beam blocks that draw architecture lovers from across the Bay Area.

Parks

Central Park

The city’s 52-acre green with lake, lawns and swim center, minutes away.

Map & getting around

Getting around Laurelwood.

Laurelwood sits in central Santa Clara amid the mid-century tracts. These are the everyday destinations residents reach most.

5 min

Central Park

5 min drive · Santa Clara area

Directions

8 min

Santa Clara University

8 min drive · Santa Clara area

Directions

10 min

Valley Fair

10 min drive · Santa Clara area

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10 min

Santana Row

10 min drive · Santa Clara area

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12 min

San Jose International Airport

12 min drive · Santa Clara area

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12 min

Levi’s Stadium

12 min drive · Santa Clara area

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15 min

Downtown San Jose

15 min drive · Santa Clara area

Directions

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

Market snapshot

Home values in Laurelwood.

Laurelwood’s mid-century ranches trade at central Santa Clara’s accessible levels, with Eichler-style pedigree earning premiums. Citywide figures give a quick read on the market around the neighborhood.

$151K

Median household income

Citywide approx. · U.S. Census data

$1.68M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · Realtor.com, Sept 2026

$2.2M+

High-end price point

Citywide approx. · recent luxury-tier sales

Figures are approximate as of Sept 2026. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.com market data.

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in Laurelwood?

Laurelwood rewards buyers who see potential: original-condition ranches price below updated ones by wide margins, and the lots are generous. Inspect 1950s–60s systems — electrical, plumbing, foundation — with a specialist.

Eichler-style homes carry architectural premiums and specific maintenance needs (radiant heat, glass walls). Verify school assignment by address and move decisively on updated turnkey homes.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Laurelwood home?

A Laurelwood marketing plan should celebrate the era: post-and-beam lines, indoor-outdoor flow and the mature garden. For Eichler-style homes, name the pedigree explicitly — it draws its own buyer pool.

Price from tract-specific comps; updated versus original-condition spreads are wide. Stage light and uncluttered to let the architecture speak.

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Buyer & seller questions

Laurelwood real estate FAQ.

What types of homes are in Laurelwood?

1950s–60s mid-century ranch homes on generous lots, including Eichler-style post-and-beam homes, plus some updated two-stories mixed in.

What is an Eichler-style home?

Post-and-beam homes with floor-to-ceiling glass, radiant floor heating and indoor-outdoor flow — built by Joseph Eichler across the Bay Area and prized by architecture lovers today.

Which schools serve Laurelwood?

The Santa Clara Unified School District for K–12, with Santa Clara High and Wilcox High for high school. Confirm the exact address with the district.

How is the commute from Laurelwood?

Centrally located: SJC airport about 12 minutes, most Silicon Valley campuses within 20 minutes, with easy 101/880/280 access.

What should Laurelwood sellers know?

Celebrate the mid-century architecture, price from tract-specific comps, and stage light — the updated-versus-original spread is wide, so condition drives the outcome.

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Local guidance

Explore Laurelwood with Simon Sahi.

For a property-specific view of Laurelwood homes, architectural premiums, school placement and how each tract relates to Central Park and the freeways, begin with the exact address and a thoughtful local conversation.

Visit SimonSahi.com (650) 274-1134 SIMON@SPSILICONVALLEY.COM CA DRE #01953287