Explore The Crossings

About The Crossings, Mountain View

The Crossings is a planned neighborhood in northwest Mountain View, generally bounded by San Antonio Road, Showers Drive, California Street and the Caltrain tracks. It was built beginning in 1994 on roughly 18 acres that had been a struggling 1960s-era shopping center. Designed by Calthorpe Associates as a transit-oriented community, it is often cited as an early national example of the approach. The project received an Outstanding Planning Award from the American Planning Association in 2002, giving The Crossings real estate a distinctive place in Bay Area planning history.

Moving to The Crossings

Moving to The Crossings means living in a walkable neighborhood laid out around small greens, tree-lined streets and front porches. The San Antonio Caltrain station sits at the edge of the community, and San Antonio Center is across the street. Garages are tucked behind many homes, which keeps the streetscape focused on sidewalks and entries. For buyers relocating to Silicon Valley who want to rely less on a car, it is one of the most transit-connected neighborhoods in Mountain View.

Cost of Living & Housing in The Crossings

The Crossings homes for sale cover several price points within the Mountain View market, since the neighborhood mixes housing types on a single site. Homes include small-lot single-family houses, cottages, townhomes and condominiums, with roughly 540 residences in all. Many townhomes are tri-level designs with open floor plans and good natural light. Lots are compact by design, and separate homeowners associations manage the different housing types, so review HOA documents carefully.

Getting Around The Crossings

The San Antonio Caltrain station is a short walk from most homes, with service north to Palo Alto and San Francisco and south to San Jose. San Antonio Road connects to Highway 101 within minutes, and Central Expressway and El Camino Real are close by. VTA bus routes run along El Camino Real and San Antonio Road. Bike routes along California Street and nearby Stevens Creek Trail connections make short trips to downtown Mountain View and Palo Alto practical.

Local Amenities & Things to Do in The Crossings

Small parks and greens are woven through The Crossings, including spaces along Concord Circle and near Beacon Street. San Antonio Center, across Showers Drive, offers grocery stores, restaurants, a movie theater and everyday services within walking distance. Klein Park, Monta Loma Park and Rengstorff Park are nearby for more open space, sports fields, a community center and recreation. Downtown Mountain View and downtown Los Altos are each a short drive away for more dining and shopping.

Schools & Education in The Crossings

Although The Crossings is in the city of Mountain View, it is generally within the Los Altos School District for elementary and junior high school. Homes have commonly been served by Almond Elementary or Covington Elementary and Egan Junior High, depending on the year and street. High school students typically attend Los Altos High School in the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District. Assignments can vary by address and over time, so confirm school boundaries with each district.

Why Buyers Choose The Crossings

Buyers choose The Crossings for its walkable layout, Caltrain station at the doorstep and shopping right across the street at San Antonio Center. The mix of single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums gives buyers several ways to enter Mountain View real estate in the same neighborhood. Its place within the Los Altos School District adds to its appeal for many buyers. If you are ready to buy or sell a home in The Crossings, contact Jessica Heredia for local guidance from start to finish.