Los Altos Fallen Leaf Park Eichlers

The Eichlers of Fallen Leaf Park, a small community of 37 homes in Los Altos, are known for their capacious canopy of trees, curving streets, and semi-rural look. Built in 1967 and 1968 to designs by Claude Oakland, these homes were part of the cherry orchard of the old Clay Ranch. They feature some unusual models, including some employing sizable “loggias” and “galleries” between the atrium and rear courtyards that are like indoor atriums. The homes sit on lots that are a quarter acre or more, with many of them retaining their original appearance.

Residents of Fallen Leaf Park take great pride in their neighborhood. Many are original owners, having raised their families there and watched their children grow up and go off to college. The neighborhood is known for its tranquility, the well-maintained homes (with the exception of one or two), and the wonderful neighbors who have always lived there.

The residents of Fallen Leaf Park have always been committed to preserving their Eichler homes and the unique character of their neighborhoods. In recent years, that commitment has been tested by the threat of teardowns and the influx of high-tech workers who are looking for larger, more modern homes.

The Eichlers of Fallen Leaf Park are in the process of becoming Los Altos’ first historic district. The Fallen Leaf Park Preservation neighborhood group is leading the effort to obtain a historic district designation for the 37 homes located in the Fallen Leaf Park Unit No. 2 tract along Clay Drive, Alexander Way, and Fallen Leaf Lane. This proposed district contains a high concentration of single-family homes built in the late 1960s in the mid-century Eichler style.

The Eichlers of Los Altos are a highly sought-after residential community that is considered by many to be paradise in Silicon Valley. With spacious lots, large trees, curving streets, and a semi-rural streetscape without sidewalks, the Eichlers of Fallen Leaf Park provides a world of tranquility and beauty. The residents of the community take great pride in their neighborhood and the way it has remained pristine and original in appearance.

The preservation group is seeking to protect their community from being altered by developers who might want to tear down homes and replace them with modern buildings. The group has obtained 70% approval from the neighborhood’s homeowners for the historic district designation.

The preservation group believes that obtaining the historic district designation will help protect the community from unwanted development and preserve the neighborhood’s unique character. The proposed district will be Los Altos’ first historic district, and the preservation group hopes to test the process and set an example for other Eichler neighborhoods.

Overall, the effort to obtain a historic district designation is a testament to the deep pride that the residents of Fallen Leaf Park have for their community and their commitment to preserving its unique mid-century Eichler style. The designation will help ensure that the community remains a tranquil and beautiful oasis in the heart of Silicon Valley for generations to come.

To find out more about Eichlers in Los Altos and surrounding areas of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties feel free to call, text or email the Property Nerds of the Boyenga Team or visit www.SiliconValleyEichlers.com.