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About the Valley of Heart’s Delight

“The Valley of Heart’s Delight” was the way in which Santa Clara County, home to San Jose and now Silicon Valley, was once described.  For those of us who grew up climbing trees in the orchards, and who grow a few fruit trees in their own yards, it still is the Valley of Heart’s Delight.  This valley was once famous for wheat, later for grapevines, citrus, nuts, cherry trees, and fruits of all kinds. Hints of the valley’s past are everywhere to be found.

On this website, we will focus on Los Gatos and nearby areas such as Saratoga, Campbell, Monte Sereno, Cupertino, the San Jose areas of Almaden, Cambrian, and Willow Glen, and adjacent communities throughout Santa Clara County.

Please also visit The Valley of Hearts Delight Blog for the latest market reports, area information, photos, tips, bits of history and more for Silicon Valley, San Jose, Los Gatos, Cambrian Park, Almaden Valley, Monte Sereno and Saratoga real estate and homes for sale!

The Valley of Heart’s Delight Blog – latest posts

• Saratoga, California, Boasts Two Historic Areas Known as “Heritage Lane” - Home to some interesting history, the city of Saratoga, California can boast notable people, inclluding Senator James Phelan, Painless Parker, Olivia de Haviland, and Joan Fontaine, as past residents. But this city against the base of the coastal range also has interesting historical places, such as the well known Hakone Gardens, Villa Montalvo, and the […]
• Monte Sereno: The Beautiful & Inspiring Home of John Steinbeck - Sitting at the base of El Sereno, part of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Monte Sereno is an upscale residential community snuggled between Los Gatos and Saratoga, California. The population is very tiny with about 4000 folks living in Monte Sereno any given time. It is composed of about one and a half square miles. This […]
• Cambrian & Cambrian Park Neighborhoods: How to Choose Where to Live? - Cambrian Park is a highly desirable district of San Jose. With close proximity to Los Gatos, Campbell, Willow Glen and Blossom Valley, there’s lots to do within Cambrian itself or very nearby.  Cambrian also enjoys good schools, low crime, two newer libraries, two Farmer’s Markets, and a fabulous rec center, the Camden Community Center. Where […]
• Los Gatos Mountains 95033 Real Estate Market Trends & Statistics - The real estate market in the Los Gatos Mountains is very different from the “in town” Los Gatos housing market and really deserves its own separate treatment. The mountain area includes areas both in Santa Clara County and also Santa Cruz County, but the data here will reflect only the area within Santa Clara County. […]
• Market comparison: Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino and Los Altos - Silicon Valley real estate market comparison of 4 west valley areas: Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino and Los Altos
• Coronavirus impact on real estate sales - This post on the coronavirus impact on real estate sales here in Silicon Valley is updated periodically, depending on unfolding events, so please check back often.  Bottom line: sales are down, but the market is heating up now that occupied homes may be shown again. We will have a better sense of the market’s footing […]
• The Willow Glen District of San Jose: Charm, Community and Convenience Abound - Willow Glen is a very charming, older part of San Jose that seems to beckon to a more gracious time. It is perhaps best known for its historic homes and  quaint streets, but it is also highly regarded as a tight knit community with its own, vibrant downtown. Where is Willow Glen? Willow Glen is […]