Thompson

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“For home buyers enamored by mid-century California architecture seeking top-notch schools and a tight-knit, well-established family-oriented community, Mountain View’s Thompson neighborhood is a dream come true.”

Mountain View’s second oldest borough, Thompson (MLS #205) has remained physically unaffected for over half a century, setting the stage for a deeply rooted sense of community. Often referred to as Monta Loma due to the fact that Monta Loma Elementary School falls within its borders, residents in this borough enjoy many annual block parties and holiday events thanks to their energetic neighborhood association. Its wide avenues and copious lawns are a typical post-war residential format, add to that its steadfast style of mid-century California modern architecture, and Thompson instantly becomes unique.

During the 1950s, three top developers ‘set up shop’ in Thompson, quickly growing its collection of modernist homes to over 1,000. Joseph Eichler, John Mackay, and Mardell Building Company homes are intertwined through the streets and avenues of Thompson, one of the most famous being the Mackay home on Diablo Avenue where Steve Jobs grew up and started Apple Computer.

These modest homes embraced the telltale characteristics of mid-century modern architecture including open floor plans, floor-to-ceiling windows, and open beam ceilings. Most were 3 to 4 bedrooms and 1,500 square feet or less and all but the Mackays also have atriums.

For homebuyers and those fortunate enough to reside there, Thompson offers the best of old and new in its architecture, welcoming atmosphere, accessibility to Mountain View’s key high-tech area of North Bayshore, and extremely well-regarded schools.