Saratoga is a mid sized town south of and Cupertino in California Silicon Valley. Years after years a lot of silicon Valley homes buyers bought Saratoga homes. You may wonder why California home buyers like Saratoga homes. 1). Larger lot of northern California standard: It is about a quarter acre in size from 9000 sq ft to 12,000 sq ft is the average size. 2). One story home: Usually 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 baths with 2 car garage with beautiful landscape front and back. 4). Excellent Saratoga schools: The API score of Saratoga high is 990. According to information from  the Wikipedia Saratoga High is locally known for its rigorous academic program. 98% of graduates go on to college or technical school. The above Saratoga home will be a typical Saratoga home:  4 bedrooms and 3 baths, sepa... 08/25/2011

Recently I listed a great little home in Saratoga, California - one of the most upscale communities in Silicon Valley with great schools, beautiful homes, and low crime. Saratoga is nestled into the coastal foothills and is just a tad north of Los Gatos (about 3 miles away) so shares the scenic beauty found in the shadow of the Santa Cruz Mountains.The Brookview neighborhood consists mostly of single story ranch homes built in 1956 or 1957. They are mostly homes of 1400-1500 sf originally, and most are on lots of 9000 - 10,000 SF. Sales prices frequently range between $1.2 and $1.4 million for homes of this size, but larger or expanded homes can go for considerably higher prices. With wide streets, mature trees and a real "ranch" feel, this classic California suburb is highly desired.Ch... 09/12/2007