The Architectural Ledger of Eichler Cities: Regional Index & Q&A Vault — Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

How many Eichlers are in Atherton?

Accepted Answer

5 confirmed homes in the Lindenwood tract — among the rarest Eichler-affiliated structures in the Bay Area.

Question 2

What are the dominant floor plans in Atherton?

Accepted Answer

Custom non-atrium and atrium configurations on estate-sized lots. No single dominant tract plan.

Question 3

Are there design restrictions on Atherton Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Town of Atherton enforces strict design review. Any exterior modification, addition, or re-roofing requires planning approval with MCM compatibility review.

Question 4

How many Eichlers are in Burlingame?

Accepted Answer

100 homes in the Mills Estates tract.

Question 5

What are the dominant floor plans in Burlingame?

Accepted Answer

Classic post-and-beam atrium and non-atrium plans. Rear-facing glass walls are a consistent feature.

Question 6

Are there design restrictions on Burlingame Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

City design review applies. Additions must respect the single-story post-and-beam character.

Question 7

How many Eichlers are in Foster City?

Accepted Answer

520 homes across three tracts: Treasure Isle (235), Bay Vista (235), and Marina Point (50).

Question 8

What are the dominant floor plans in Foster City?

Accepted Answer

Mix of atrium and non-atrium plans across all three tracts. Treasure Isle and Bay Vista are the largest concentrations.

Question 9

Are there design restrictions on Foster City Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HOA covenants and city design review both apply. Lagoon-facing elevations have additional setback and view-corridor requirements.

Question 10

How many Eichlers are in Hillsborough?

Accepted Answer

10 confirmed homes in the Hillsborough Eichler Tract — among the rarest in the entire Eichler inventory.

Question 11

What are the dominant floor plans in Hillsborough?

Accepted Answer

Custom estate-scale plans with no standard tract template. Each home is effectively a one-off commission.

Question 12

Are there design restrictions on Hillsborough Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

Extremely strict. Town of Hillsborough architectural review board must approve all exterior changes. Preservation of original MCM character is a stated town priority.

Question 13

How many Eichlers are in Los Altos?

Accepted Answer

26 homes across two tracts: Clay Drive (18) and San Antonio Court (8).

Question 14

What are the dominant floor plans in Los Altos?

Accepted Answer

Classic post-and-beam atrium and non-atrium plans on flat Peninsula lots.

Question 15

Are there design restrictions on Los Altos Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. City design review applies to all exterior modifications.

Question 16

How many Eichlers are in Menlo Park?

Accepted Answer

16 homes in the Oakdell Park tract.

Question 17

What are the dominant floor plans in Menlo Park?

Accepted Answer

Classic post-and-beam atrium and non-atrium plans. Rear glazing oriented to private yards.

Question 18

Are there design restrictions on Menlo Park Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

City design review applies. Standard residential zoning governs most modifications.

Question 19

How many Eichlers are in Portola Valley?

Accepted Answer

25 homes in the Ladera tract, on hillside parcels with canyon and ridge views.

Question 20

What are the dominant floor plans in Portola Valley?

Accepted Answer

Hillside-adapted plans with rear glazing oriented to canyon and ridge views.

Question 21

Are there design restrictions on Portola Valley Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Town of Portola Valley has strict hillside and ridgeline protection standards. Geotechnical review is typically required for any structural modification.

Question 22

How many Eichlers are in Redwood City?

Accepted Answer

64 homes in the Atherwood tract.

Question 23

What are the dominant floor plans in Redwood City?

Accepted Answer

Mix of atrium and non-atrium plans. Classic post-and-beam construction throughout.

Question 24

Are there design restrictions on Redwood City Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

City design review applies. Standard residential zoning governs most modifications.

Question 25

How many Eichlers are in San Mateo?

Accepted Answer

975 homes across two tracts: San Mateo Highlands (740) and Nineteenth Avenue Park (235) — one of the largest Eichler cities on the Peninsula.

Question 26

What are the dominant floor plans in San Mateo?

Accepted Answer

The full range of atrium and non-atrium plans is represented across both tracts.

Question 27

Are there design restrictions on San Mateo Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

City design review applies. Neighborhood associations in both tracts actively advocate for MCM-compatible modifications.

Question 28

How many Eichlers are in Cupertino?

Accepted Answer

302 homes across two tracts: Fairgrove (220) and Fairgrove Addition (82).

Question 29

What are the dominant floor plans in Cupertino?

Accepted Answer

Claude Oakland's standard atrium and non-atrium plans across both Fairgrove tracts.

Question 30

Are there design restrictions on Cupertino Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

City design review applies. Standard R-1 zoning governs most modifications.

Question 31

How many Eichlers are in Monte Sereno?

Accepted Answer

16 homes in the Sereno Foothills tract — among the rarest in the South Bay inventory.

Question 32

What are the dominant floor plans in Monte Sereno?

Accepted Answer

Custom estate-scale plans on large hillside lots. No single dominant tract plan.

Question 33

Are there design restrictions on Monte Sereno Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. City of Monte Sereno has strict residential character standards. All exterior modifications require city approval.

Question 34

How many Eichlers are in Mountain View?

Accepted Answer

253 homes across two tracts: Monta Loma / Fairview (200) and Bell Meadows (53).

Question 35

What are the dominant floor plans in Mountain View?

Accepted Answer

Claude Oakland's standard atrium and non-atrium plans across both tracts.

Question 36

Are there design restrictions on Mountain View Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

City design review applies. Standard R-1 zoning governs most modifications.

Question 37

How many Eichlers are in San Jose?

Accepted Answer

573 homes across five tracts: Morepark (77), Fairglen (300), Fairglen Addition No. 1 (73), Hudson (66), and Fairhaven (57).

Question 38

What are the dominant floor plans in San Jose?

Accepted Answer

The full range of Claude Oakland plan types is represented across all five tracts, including atrium, non-atrium, and Double A-Frame configurations.

Question 39

Are there design restrictions on San Jose Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

City design review applies. Requirements vary by neighborhood. Some tracts have active HOAs with additional design standards.

Question 40

How many Eichlers are in Santa Clara?

Accepted Answer

216 homes across two tracts: Pomeroy Green (78) and Pomeroy West (138).

Question 41

What are the dominant floor plans in Santa Clara?

Accepted Answer

Claude Oakland's standard atrium and non-atrium plans across both Pomeroy tracts.

Question 42

Are there design restrictions on Santa Clara Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

City design review applies. Standard R-1 zoning governs most modifications.

Question 43

How many Eichlers are in Saratoga?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 35 units, primarily on hillside parcels with mountain views.

Question 44

What are the dominant floor plans in Saratoga?

Accepted Answer

Custom hillside plans with rear glazing oriented to mountain views. No single dominant tract plan.

Question 45

Are there design restrictions on Saratoga Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. City of Saratoga has strict hillside development standards. Design review is required for all exterior modifications.

Question 46

How many Eichlers are in Stanford?

Accepted Answer

12 homes in the Stanford Gardens tract on Stanford University land.

Question 47

What are the dominant floor plans in Stanford?

Accepted Answer

Classic post-and-beam atrium and non-atrium plans. The leasehold tenure creates unique ownership and modification considerations.

Question 48

Are there design restrictions on Stanford Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and uniquely so. Stanford University land use authority governs all modifications. Leasehold tenure adds complexity to any structural change.

Question 49

How many Eichlers are in Palo Alto?

Accepted Answer

Over 1,100 homes across more than 30 distinct tracts — the highest concentration of Eichler neighborhoods in California. Greenmeadow alone has 243 homes.

Question 50

What are the dominant floor plans in Palo Alto?

Accepted Answer

Every era of Eichler production is represented: early non-atrium plans from 1949–52, transitional gallery plans from 1953–56, and mature atrium plans from 1957 onward. Jones & Emmons, Anshen & Allen, and Claude Oakland are all represented.

Question 51

Are there design restrictions on Palo Alto Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

Greenmeadow and Green Gables are National Register Historic Districts with the strictest preservation standards in the Eichler world. Greenmeadow HOA enforces original design standards. City design review applies to all tracts.

Question 52

How many Eichlers are in Sunnyvale?

Accepted Answer

1,299 homes across 14 tracts — the single densest city-level Eichler presence in California outside Palo Alto. Fairbrae alone has 353 homes.

Question 53

What are the dominant floor plans in Sunnyvale?

Accepted Answer

The full Claude Oakland range is represented across all 14 tracts: Non-Atrium, Atrium, Double A-Frame, and rare Glass-Gallery configurations.

Question 54

Are there design restrictions on Sunnyvale Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

City design review applies across all tracts. Some sub-tracts have HOA design standards. Off-market transactions are common due to the density of the collector network.

Question 55

How many Eichlers are in Castro Valley?

Accepted Answer

185 homes in the Greenridge tract in this unincorporated Alameda County community.

Question 56

What are the dominant floor plans in Castro Valley?

Accepted Answer

Claude Oakland's standard atrium and non-atrium plans throughout Greenridge.

Question 57

Are there design restrictions on Castro Valley Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

Alameda County design review applies. No formal historic preservation overlay.

Question 58

How many Eichlers are in Concord?

Accepted Answer

187 homes across three tracts: Parkwood Estates (77), Rancho Diablo (69), and Rancho de los Santos (41).

Question 59

What are the dominant floor plans in Concord?

Accepted Answer

Claude Oakland's standard atrium and non-atrium plans across all three Rancho-series tracts.

Question 60

Are there design restrictions on Concord Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

City design review applies. Standard R-1 zoning governs most modifications.

Question 61

How many Eichlers are in Oakland?

Accepted Answer

53 homes in the Sequoyah Hills tract, with dramatic Bay and city views.

Question 62

What are the dominant floor plans in Oakland?

Accepted Answer

Hillside-adapted atrium and non-atrium plans with rear glazing oriented to Bay views.

Question 63

Are there design restrictions on Oakland Eichlers?

Accepted Answer

City design review and hillside overlay apply. Fire hazard severity zone regulations affect some parcels.

Question 64

How many Eichlers are in Walnut Creek?

Accepted Answer

375 homes in the Rancho San Miguel tract — one of the largest single Eichler developments in the East Bay.

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