North Cupertino
The 'Apple Spaceship' and Steve Jobs Theater
One of the most significant aspects of North Cupertino is the 176-acre Apple Park office complex; in 2017, the new tech company headquarters opened, with the cost of construction estimated at around $5 billion. The main building is often called the Apple Spaceship, primarily because of its circular shape and futuristic glass-covered exterior. Although most of the tech campus is off-limits to non-employees, the public is still welcome to check out the Apple Visitors Center right next door. The campus’ Steve Jobs Theater hosts special events against a stunning architectural and natural backdrop. In addition to Apple, the city of Cupertino is home to dozens of other tech companies and start-up ventures contributing to a strong job market. Other major headquarters for companies like Google, LinkedIn, and Facebook are all less than 10 miles from the neighborhood.Housing styles in Silicon Valley
Stately homes with ornate designs and large lots share North Cupertino’s streets with Spanish-style townhouses, ranch-style properties and homes with Mediterranean-inspired architecture. Homes throughout the city are highly desirable and typically don’t last long on the market: “In most parts of the country, spring is the peak season for homebuying – but in Cupertino, that “peak season” is year-round,” Shen says. “Homes are almost always gone within a week of being listed.” Single-family homes vary in price between approximately $2 million and $4 million; homes between $4 million and $5 million typically boast larger square footage and more intricate, Mediterranean-style touches. However, not all buyers are purchasing for the existing property: “Some people will buy homes here just to tear down the property and start building their own home from scratch on the empty lot,” Shen says. Contemporary-style condo units and townhouses can range from around $900,000 to $2 million.Restaurants and shops along Stevens Creek Boulevard
Most daily shopping needs can be met along Stevens Creek Boulevard, a commercial artery home to national retailers like Target and Whole Foods. It also has many restaurants, including the regional brunch shop Sweet Maple and Dish N Dash, a Bay Area favorite for Middle Eastern cuisine. Before work, scores of tech employees stop by Philz Coffee for their morning caffeine boost. Cupertino Village is a shopping center opposite the street from Apple Park – it features Ranch Market supermarket, several salons and wellness stores, restaurants, cafes and bakeries, most of which specialize in authentic Asian foods.High marks for Cupertino Union School District
Kindergarten through fifth-grade students in North Cupertino can attend the A-minus-rated Garden Gate Elementary School, which was recently named a 2023 California Distinguished School. Sam H. Lawson Middle School serves grades six through eight and also receives an A-minus rating. The A-plus-rated Cupertino High School was ranked by Niche as the eighth-best public high school in the Bay Area for 2025. Niche also named Cupertino High School as one of the top 40 best college prep high schools in the state. Less than a mile south of North Cupertino is De Anza College, one of Silicon Valley’s top community colleges for students transitioning into a four-year university. “De Anza College offers a program where students can spend two years there and get a guaranteed two-year spot at one of the UC schools,” Shen says.Outdoor recreation at Cupertino Memorial Park
North Cupertino has several public parks and recreation facilities, including Portal Park, the Northwest YMCA and the Mary Avenue Dog Park. The community's largest and most popular outdoor space is the Cupertino Memorial Park. In this 28-acre green-filled area, people play casual baseball and tennis games or walk along paved pathways winding through fields of freshly cut grass and scattered coniferous trees. The park is also home to the Memorial Park Amphitheater, a summer concert venue, and several playground areas recently updated with state-of-the-art accessibility features. Approximately 5 miles west of the neighborhood is the Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space, where locals often go for weekend adventures. “Rancho San Antonio has miles and miles of gorgeous hiking trails,” Shen says. “And Santa Cruz Beach is only a 30 to 40-minute drive away.”Proximity to major highways
This neighborhood has immediate access to several major state routes and highways, including Interstate 280, State Route 85 and the Lawrence Expressway. Downtown San Jose sits just a 9-mile drive to the east, while San Francisco is accessible within an hour's drive up the Bayshore Freeway or an hour-long ride on the Caltrain. Although most commuters in this area prefer to drive their vehicles to get around, those who work at Apple Park can take advantage of the company’s employee-only bus services with stops throughout Cupertino. San Jose Mineta International Airport is a 12-mile-drive from the neighborhood and offers dozens of direct domestic flights to major cities across the western U.S.Annual city-wide garage sale
Many yearly events, such as Shakespeare in the Park and the Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival, take place at the Cupertino Memorial Park and its on-site amphitheater. Shen says that the residents of Cupertino also celebrate a unique tradition during the fall season: “There’s a massive annual garage sale in September – it’s gotten so popular that the city now gives out a map of which places are hosting sales,” she says.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bonafede Team
Compass
(669) 266-0177
249 Total Sales
1 in North Cupertino
$2,275,000 Price
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Amol Heda
KW Bay Area Estates
(669) 221-8510
53 Total Sales
1 in North Cupertino
$2,275,000 Price
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Daniel Xi
Coldwell Banker Realty
(562) 449-4817
291 Total Sales
3 in North Cupertino
$1.4M - $2.4M Price Range
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Shannon Farrell
BRG Realty
(669) 236-3584
45 Total Sales
1 in North Cupertino
$1,198,000 Price
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Julie Tsai Law
Compass
(650) 603-5400
127 Total Sales
1 in North Cupertino
$1,095,000 Price
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Aaron Parker
Score Real Estate
(669) 236-6118
56 Total Sales
2 in North Cupertino
$3.6M - $3.9M Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Cupertino | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
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North Cupertino Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Cupertino, Cupertino sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Cupertino, Cupertino over the last 12 months is $462,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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