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Moving to Ladera, CA
$2,000,000+Median home value
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About Ladera
Ladera is a small unincorporated community in the foothills near Portola Valley, set among oak woodland. Homes are mid-century and contemporary houses on large, private lots. It offers a rural-residential feel minutes from Stanford and Silicon Valley.
Home prices in Ladera
The median home value in Ladera is $2,000,000+.
Top places in Ladera
- Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (nearby) — ridge trails
- Portola Valley (adjacent) — town center and trails
- Alpine Road — scenic cycling route
Commuting from Ladera
- Palo Alto ~15 minutes; Stanford ~10 minutes
- San Francisco ~40 minutes via I-280
- SFO ~30 minutes; SJC ~30 minutes
- No rail in the community
Ladera FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ladera, CA?
The median home value in Ladera is $2,000,000+. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Ladera, CA?
Palo Alto ~15 minutes; Stanford ~10 minutes
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.