Los Altos · Santa Clara County

Loyola Corners

Loyola Corners sits in the southwestern part of Los Altos near the foothills, with a small commercial district at Foothill Expressway and Magdalena Avenue surrounded by residential pockets.

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

Loyola Corners 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 Loyola Corners

Loyola Corners sits in the southwestern part of Los Altos near the foothills, anchored by a small commercial node at Foothill Expressway and Magdalena Avenue and surrounded by quiet residential blocks. The pocket reads as more village-scaled than the rest of Los Altos: a compact group of cafes, services, and a fitness studio at the intersection, then immediately into single-family streets where parcels typically run 8,000 to 15,000 square feet within the city's R1-10 framework (Los Altos Municipal Code Chapter 14.06).

Day-to-day life leans toward foothill proximity and walkable errands at the Corners itself, with the rest of downtown Los Altos a short drive north along Foothill. Buyers shortlist Loyola Corners when they want lower-density frontage near the foothills, attendance at Loyola Elementary within Los Altos School District (Los Altos School District; MVLA UHSD), and a slightly more attainable entry into Los Altos than Old Los Altos or the Country Club pocket. See the Los Altos overview for citywide context.

Schools

Loyola Corners parcels primarily attend Loyola Elementary within the Los Altos School District (K-8), with high school students assigned within the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District to Los Altos High School or Mountain View High School depending on attendance boundary (LASD; MVLA UHSD). Because Los Altos's southern edge can occasionally cross into Cupertino Union for select parcels, buyers should verify the specific address with each district before writing an offer (lasdschools.org).

Lifestyle

Lifestyle in Loyola Corners centers on the small commercial cluster at Foothill Expressway and Magdalena Avenue, where residents reach cafes, dry cleaners, and a corner market on foot. Foothill access points sit minutes away for hiking and weekend outings, and downtown Los Altos is a short drive north along Foothill Expressway. Mature trees on residential streets fall under the citywide tree preservation ordinance, which protects designated species and larger trees on private parcels (City of Los Altos).

Commute

Foothill Expressway runs directly through Loyola Corners and serves as the primary commute spine north toward Palo Alto and Stanford and south toward Cupertino and the De Anza corridor. Most major South Bay tech campuses sit within 15 to 25 minutes by car. Caltrain riders typically drive to the San Antonio or Mountain View stations for service to San Francisco and San Jose. The pocket's foothill-edge geography keeps surface-street traffic lighter than central Los Altos.

Market

The Loyola Corners Market Right Now

Loyola Corners transactions are reported within the broader Los Altos single-family aggregate. In March 2026, Los Altos closed 26 single-family sales at a median price of $4,575,000, with average days on market of 13 and a list-price-received ratio of 106% (SCCAOR via MLSListings). The 2025 annual median was $4,850,000, so the current month reflects roughly a 5.7% softening, consistent with broader Peninsula patterns. Loyola Corners's lot range of 8,000 to 15,000 square feet and foothill-edge frontage typically place it in the lower-to-mid band of the Los Altos median, with original-condition homes trading below the citywide figure and renovated or expanded homes approaching it. See the Los Altos overview for citywide context.
Transactions

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Loyola Corners

Loyola Corners parcels are governed by Los Altos's R1-10 Single-Family District, which sets a 10,000 square foot minimum lot size in most residential areas and informs floor-area, setback, and height envelopes (Los Altos Municipal Code Chapter 14.06). Buyers planning new construction, second-story additions, or substantial remodels should engage Los Altos Planning early, since the city's Design Review process applies to projects exceeding certain thresholds and the Design Review Commission evaluates compatibility with neighborhood character (City of Los Altos Design Review Commission). The citywide tree preservation ordinance protects designated species and trees of designated size on private property; permits are required for removal of protected trees, which is a common consideration on the canopy-heavy streets feeding the Corners (City of Los Altos). Santa Clara County's base documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of consideration applies at recording, and Los Altos does not add a municipal layer (Santa Clara County Assessor).
Field Notes

Market Notes by Lisa M. Lum

Loyola Corners activity through Q1 2026 has tracked the broader Los Altos pattern: a 13-day average days on market and a 106% list-price-received ratio in March 2026 indicate that prepared, accurately priced homes continue to clear quickly. Activity Lisa observes in Loyola Corners suggests buyers shortlist the pocket for foothill proximity, the walkable commercial node at Magdalena Avenue, and a slightly more attainable entry into the city. Original-condition homes have priced toward the lower band of the Los Altos median, while renovated and expanded properties have approached the citywide figure.

Updated 2026-05-05

Frequently Asked Questions about Loyola Corners

Where exactly is Loyola Corners?
Loyola Corners sits in the southwestern part of Los Altos near the foothills, anchored by a small commercial district at the intersection of Foothill Expressway and Magdalena Avenue, with residential blocks extending in each direction.
Which schools serve Loyola Corners?
Most Loyola Corners parcels attend Loyola Elementary within Los Altos School District (K-8) and Mountain View-Los Altos UHSD for high school. A small portion of the city's southern edge can fall within Cupertino Union, so verify each parcel before writing an offer.
How does Loyola Corners differ from Old Los Altos or Country Club?
Loyola Corners is foothill-edge with a compact walkable commercial node, while Old Los Altos surrounds the downtown village core and Country Club centers on larger lots near the Los Altos Golf and Country Club. Loyola Corners typically offers a slightly more attainable entry into Los Altos.
Does Loyola Corners have its own HOA or design overlay?
No. Loyola Corners is not a separate jurisdiction or HOA. It is governed by the City of Los Altos R1-10 zoning, citywide Design Review, and the city's tree preservation ordinance, the same framework that applies to Los Altos as a whole.
What is the transfer tax in Loyola Corners, 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 Loyola Corners with escrow.
What disclosures are required when selling a home in Loyola Corners?
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 Loyola Corners?
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 Loyola Corners home pricing.

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