One of the first metrics buyers learn to compare is square footage. It feels objective, easy to understand, and simple to measure. A 2,800-square-foot home should be worth roughly the same as another 2,800-square-foot home, especially if they're located in the same town. Los Gatos quickly proves oth

Two homes can have identical square footage, similar finishes, comparable schools, and even sit only a few streets apart in Los Gatos—yet sell for dramatically different prices. For buyers unfamiliar with the area, the difference often seems difficult to explain. The house may not be larger. The kit

Stand at the intersection of Los Gatos and Monte Sereno and you may never realize you've crossed from one city into another. The roads continue uninterrupted. The mature trees remain. Residents shop at the same grocery stores, enjoy the same restaurants, and spend weekends strolling through downtown