Los Altos real estate sales surge in the first quarter of 2025

The Los Altos housing market demonstrated remarkable strength in the first quarter of 2025, with substantial price appreciation in three of the four major areas. North Los Altos (211) led the charge with an impressive 34.4% increase in average sales price, jumping from $4.53 million to $6.08 million year-over-year. This dramatic increase solidifies North Los Altos’ position as one of the most sought-after neighborhoods. 

While North Los Altos, Country Club, and South of El Monte all posted gains exceeding 28%, the Highlands area (213) showed more modest growth at 2.9% year-over-year. This creates an interesting divergence in the market, with Highlands homes now significantly more affordable relative to other

Los Altos neighborhoods than they were a year ago. 

Transaction volume insights 

The transaction data reveals steady activity across Los Altos neighborhoods. North Los Altos (211) saw 26 homes sold in Q1 2025, up slightly from 24 in the previous year. Country Club (212) remained relatively quiet with just six sales this quarter compared to four last year. Highlands (213) recorded seven sales, an increase from four in Q1 2024, while South of El Monte (214) maintained consistent activity with exactly 33 sales reported for both periods. 

The combination of both higher prices and increased transaction volume in most areas suggests strong buyer demand despite elevated price points. The Country Club and Highlands areas are showing particular momentum in terms of buyer interest, with modest but notable increases in transaction activity. 

The price gap between Los Altos neighborhoods has widened considerably. In Q1 2024, the difference between the highest-priced area (North Los Altos) and the lowest-priced area (Highlands) was approximately $424,000. In Q1 2025, that gap has expanded to more than $1.86 million, reflecting increasing neighborhood-specific premiums. 

While North Los Altos predictably maintains its premium position, South of El Monte (214) emerges as the surprise performer, with average prices now nearly matching Country Club. At $5.51M, South of El Monte has experienced a 30.5% year-over-year increase despite maintaining exactly the same sales volume (33 homes in both periods), suggesting that stronger properties came to market or significant bidding competition occurred. 

I hope you’ve found this comparison of first-quarter sales prices from 2024 and 2025 insightful. This snapshot reveals how differently each Los Altos neighborhood is performing, with North Los Altos, Country Club, Highlands, and South of El Monte each following distinct patterns. Such variation highlights why neighborhood-specific knowledge is crucial when making real estate decisions. As market trends continue to evolve throughout the year, I’ll keep you updated with the latest information. If you have questions about any Los Altos neighborhood or your specific property, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. 

Alex Wang is a longtime Los Altos resident, Realtor, and founder of Rainmaker Real Estate.
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