Neighborhoods
Discover the communities Lynne serves
Palo Alto
Professorville
Professorville occupies a distinguished place in Palo Alto's urban fabric, where tree-lined streets showcase an exceptional collection of Craftsman and Colonial Revival homes dating from the early 1900s. The neighborhood earned its name from the Stanford University professors who first settled here, establishing an intellectual character that persists today. Wide sidewalks and mature landscaping create pleasant walking conditions throughout the area, while proximity to downtown Palo Alto puts residents within easy reach of California Avenue's restaurants, shops, and weekend farmers market.
Palo Alto
Midtown Palo Alto
Midtown Palo Alto occupies a central position in one of Silicon Valley's most established communities, stretching roughly between Embarcadero Road and Oregon Expressway. The neighborhood features a mix of charming single-family homes from the mid-20th century, many with mature trees lining quiet, walkable streets. Architectural styles range from California ranch houses to updated contemporary designs, appealing to those who value both character and proximity to tech employment centers.
Menlo Park
Allied Arts
Allied Arts occupies a coveted position in Menlo Park, a tree-lined neighborhood defined by its architectural character and residential tranquility. The area features a mix of ranch-style homes and updated single-family residences on generously sized lots, many shaded by mature oaks and redwoods. Wide, quiet streets invite evening walks and bicycle rides, while the neighborhood's central location provides straightforward access to downtown Menlo Park's dining and shopping along Santa Cruz Avenue.
Mountain View
Monta Loma-Farley-Rock Street
Monta Loma-Farley-Rock Street sits in Mountain View, positioned between the city's downtown core and neighboring communities, offering residents a blend of suburban comfort and Silicon Valley accessibility. The neighborhood features primarily single-family homes with mid-century character, tree-lined streets, and front yards that contribute to a settled, residential feel. Many properties sit on generous lots, giving the area a more spacious quality than newer developments nearby.
Portola Valley
Ladera
Ladera sits in the western hills of Portola Valley, where tree-lined streets wind through a landscape shaped by native oaks and redwoods. The neighborhood's mid-century modern and contemporary homes reflect its origins as a planned community, with many properties offering wooded privacy and mountain views. Residents enjoy direct access to miles of trails connecting to the broader Peninsula Open Space network, making it easy to hike, bike, or ride horses right from the doorstep.
Redwood City
Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel offers a peaceful residential setting in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, where tree-lined streets and well-maintained homes create an inviting suburban atmosphere. The neighborhood features a mix of mid-century ranches and updated family homes, many with generous yards that provide space for outdoor living.
Los Altos
Los Altos sits in the heart of Silicon Valley, tucked between the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the broader Bay Area flatlands. Tree-lined streets wind through neighborhoods where mid-century ranch homes, updated Eichlers, and newer custom builds reflect the area's evolution from agricultural roots to one of the Peninsula's most desirable residential communities.
Woodside
Woodside sits in the wooded foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains on the San Mateo Peninsula, a town defined by its rural character and natural setting despite its proximity to Silicon Valley. Winding roads lead past properties ranging from spacious estates on acreage to more modest homes tucked beneath redwoods and oaks, all sharing a landscape of rolling hills, mature trees, and equestrian trails. The community maintains a deliberately low-key feel—no streetlights, no sidewalks in most areas, and a town center that functions more as a quiet crossroads than a commercial hub.