Los Altos · Santa Clara County

Country Club

The Country Club area surrounds the Los Altos Country Club, with elevated lots and substantial mature canopy.

Median Sale
$4,575,000
March 2026 · 26 closings

Country Club Real Estate Market Snapshot

Median Sale Price
$4,575,000
-5.7% vs prior-year median
Avg. Days on Market
13
% List Price Received
106%
Homes Sold (March 2026)
26
Median price trend
2025 · $4,850,000 March 2026 · $4,575,000
List-price received
106%
90%100%120%+

As of March 2026 · Source: SCCAOR/MLSListings

Living in Country Club

The Country Club area sits in north-central Los Altos, wrapping the Los Altos Golf and Country Club fairways between Magdalena, Fremont, and Adobe Creek. Lots typically run 10,000 to 15,000 square feet or larger, several within R-1 sub-districts that carry minimums above the citywide 10,000 square foot floor (Los Altos Municipal Code Chapter 14.06). Housing stock skews to mid-century ranches and split-levels, with a steady cycle of substantial 1990s through 2010s rebuilds. Mature canopy of oaks, redwoods, and street trees defines most blocks and contributes to longer disclosure packages on resale.

Schools

Country Club addresses fall within Los Altos School District (K-8), generally feeding Almond, Santa Rita, or Covington Elementary depending on the specific block, then Egan or Blach Junior High (Los Altos School District). High school students attend Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, with attendance area determining Los Altos High School or Mountain View High School (Mountain View-Los Altos UHSD). Pinewood School and Saint Francis High School in adjacent Mountain View remain common private alternatives. Buyers should verify the current elementary boundary for any specific Country Club address before writing an offer, since LASD's internal boundary lines have shifted between enrollment cycles and the area sits at the intersection of multiple attendance zones.

Lifestyle

The Los Altos Golf and Country Club anchors the neighborhood, offering golf, tennis, swim, and dining for members under a private club model with separate application and sponsorship requirements. Shoup Park, Lincoln Park, and Redwood Grove sit within a short drive, and the downtown village at Main Street and State Street is roughly five to seven minutes by car. The Bay Trail connector along Adobe Creek provides walking and cycling access, and the broader Los Altos overview covers the village amenities the Country Club area shares. The combination of larger lots, mature canopy, and proximity to the village core defines the lifestyle character of this pocket.

Commute

Country Club's position near Foothill Expressway and El Monte Avenue puts Interstate 280 access within roughly five minutes and US-101 within 12 to 15 minutes via San Antonio Road or El Camino Real. The Mountain View Caltrain station sits about seven to ten minutes south, providing direct rail to San Francisco in approximately 50 to 60 minutes. Major employers including Google, Meta, and Apple are reachable within a 10 to 25 minute drive. Palo Alto Airport sits about eight minutes north for general aviation. The Foothill Expressway corridor remains the primary local commute spine for residents.

Market

The Country Club Market Right Now

The Country Club area trades inside the broader Los Altos single-family market, which closed 283 transactions in 2025 at a median sale price of $4,850,000 and an average of 15 days on market (SCCAOR/MLSListings, 2025 annual). March 2026 recorded 26 closed single-family sales citywide at a median of $4,575,000, 13 days on market, 106 percent list-to-sale ratio, and a median price-per-square-foot of $2,076 (SCCAOR/MLSListings, 2026-03). Country Club typically sits at or above the citywide median given its 10,000 to 15,000 square foot lot pattern and the ongoing cycle of full rebuilds on consolidated parcels. Comparable Country Club analysis appears in the $3 million Menlo Park vs Los Altos breakdown, which notes the area's entry pricing typically clears beyond the $3 million band that defines south and central Los Altos.
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Country Club

Country Club follows Los Altos's R1-10 Single-Family District rules under Municipal Code Chapter 14.06, with several sub-districts carrying minimum lot sizes larger than the citywide 10,000 square foot floor (City of Los Altos Municipal Code). The city's Design Review process applies to most second-story additions, new construction, and substantial remodels, and the Design Review Commission weighs neighborhood-context factors that the Country Club blocks tend to surface given their established mid-century streetscape (Los Altos Design Review Commission). The Tree Preservation Ordinance protects designated heritage species and trees of qualifying size on private property, and most Country Club parcels carry one or more protected oaks or redwoods whose root protection zones can constrain pool siting and addition footprint (City of Los Altos). Country Club membership itself is separate from the real estate transaction; the club operates under its own bylaws and sponsorship process. Santa Clara County's base documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 applies at recording (Santa Clara County Assessor).
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Frequently Asked Questions about Country Club

Is the Country Club area its own neighborhood within Los Altos?
Yes. The Country Club area is a distinct sub-neighborhood of Los Altos wrapping the Los Altos Golf and Country Club fairways, with larger lots (typically 10,000 to 15,000 square feet) and a mid-century housing pattern that differs from Old Los Altos and North Los Altos.
Does buying a home in the Country Club area include club membership?
No. The Los Altos Golf and Country Club operates under its own bylaws, application, and sponsorship process. Membership is separate from the real estate transaction and not transferred with the home.
What schools serve the Country Club area?
Most Country Club addresses feed Almond, Santa Rita, or Covington Elementary within Los Altos School District, then Egan or Blach Junior High, then Los Altos High School or Mountain View High School within Mountain View-Los Altos UHSD. Verify the current boundary for any specific address.
Are Country Club lots subject to extra design review?
All Los Altos R-1 parcels follow the citywide Design Review process for most second-story additions, new construction, and substantial remodels. The Design Review Commission weighs neighborhood-context factors, and Country Club's established mid-century streetscape often surfaces compatibility considerations.
What is the transfer tax in Country Club, Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara County charges a base transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration. The county's largest cities (San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto) impose additional municipal transfer taxes — confirm the rate that applies to Country Club with escrow.
What disclosures are required when selling a home in Country Club?
California requires Transfer Disclosure Statement, Natural Hazard Disclosure, lead-based paint (pre-1978), water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and smoke and carbon monoxide alarm certifications. Santa Clara County properties may also need to comply with local supplemental disclosures depending on the city.
What is the difference between median and average home price in Country Club?
Median price is the middle number when all sale prices are sorted — half of homes sold above, half below. It resists distortion from a few very expensive sales. Average price is the arithmetic mean and can be skewed upward by individual high-end transactions. Median is the more reliable indicator of typical Country Club home pricing.

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Last updated 2026-05-06 · By Lisa M. Lum, Realtor® · Coldwell Banker Realty · DRE 02005150