178 Higdon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041
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$1,934,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 6, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,150 sqft

178 Higdon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,150 sqft
$1,682/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

3 bed/2 bath duplex (please note this is not a single family house) in a central location with private yard. Hardwood floors, granite kitchen w/new dishwasher, new refrigerator. New AC/HVAC unit. Private laundry, garage, enclosed patio. Walking distance (less than a mile) to Castro Street/downtown shops, restaurants, MV Community center, Rengstorff Pool and parks. Free MV Shuttle shop nearby. Easy access to 101 or 85, CalTrain.

Rent: $5100/month
Security Deposit: $6000
Lease: One year lease minimum

Tenants pay for utilities.

Please note, due to the overall square footage and infrastructure capacity, larger household sizes may not be accommodated.

Please email for viewing, or check the calendar for times.

Owner pays for gardener. Tenants pay for water, PG&E, garbage.
178 Higdon Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,150 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $240,000 on Jul 15, 1996 (4,606% above the $5,100 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2025 with an asking price of $5,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 8, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,934,300, with a rent estimate of $5,537/month.

Home Details for 178 Higdon Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached, On Site

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
225 Lauella Ct, Mountain View, CA
0.13
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$2,507,999
01/30/26
3
2
1,432 sqft
372 Chiquita Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$667,000
07/06/26
3
1
1,237 sqft
421 Burgoyne St, Mountain View, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
08/13/26
4
2
1,197 sqft
1801 Villa St, Mountain View, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$2,550,000
06/25/26
3
1
1,650 sqft
215 Lauella Ct, Mountain View, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$3,100,000
05/29/26
3
2.5
1,967 sqft
173 Escuela Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
09/29/25
2
1
1,518 sqft
711 Farley St, Mountain View, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
11/18/25
5
5
3,067 sqft
1789 Elsie Ave, Mountain View, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$2,315,000
09/12/25
3
2
1,331 sqft
543 Toft St, Mountain View, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$2,705,000
09/08/25
3
2
1,489 sqft
1686 Mercy St, Mountain View, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
02/24/26
2
2
1,056 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Mountain View

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$5,537/mo
Average rent
$4.25K
$155MoM
Available listings
197
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What Locals Say about Mountain View

At least 632 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 51 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

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    "People with dogs love it here! There are numerous places to walk. The weather here is perfect. Sunny almost every day (”almost” means Feb, which is rainy - winter here). Even when it rains, it sprinkles (I'm from Michigan so to me it's no big deal). The weather here is amazing!"
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  • Minna Jung
    "It’s a friendly neighborhood and within walking distance of downtown Mountain View. Great schools and lots of local events."
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    "Many dog parks available for the public, lots of friendly people going there and all amenities available "
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  • Sarah G
    "Book sale days, events on Castro street and well patrolled by the police all make the neighborhood great."
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  • Dhlowe
    "Lived here almost 8 years now. I feel like I was very fortunate that I happened to stumble into such a wonderful community. All the neighbors have been incredibly friendly, and have always felt safe despite not having the best lit streets. Lots of young families, and great community park for kids and dogs. Love that it's still walkable to castro and shoreline. "
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    "There are many dog parks in the area to choose from. Lots of store are dog friendly here. The whole neighborhood is great for dog walks"
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  • Mariella D.
    "I take Public transit to my work in San Jose. I enjoy the commute and it is readily available and safe. "
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  • Rosa Ramos Family
    "Need car to get around, you could bike if you work closer. But definitely needs a car to get around the neighborhood "
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  • Thomas Williams
    "We live and let live for the most part. Don’t bother or judge me and I won’t bother or judge you. Most people are friendly. "
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  • Minna Jung
    "I’ve worked from home for the past several years but when I was commuting to San Francisco, the commute was brutal."
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet neighborhood and close to downtown, this neighborhood is highly sought after for a reason - good neighbors and nice homes and parks."
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    "Live here for three years. Quiet neighborhood with friendly people. Close to lots of shopping and public transit"
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    "I live in the downtown. There is no commute. I work across the street from where I live . If I did need to commute I am one block from CalTrain and Light Rail. I used to commute to Palo Alto and to San Francisco by CalTrain. Downtown Mountain View is pretty idyllic."
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  • Meiling.chiang1
    "Great neighborhood, excellent schools, friendly people, good air quality, exercise routes, convenient location, and lots near by shoppings and store."
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  • Liz
    "Love it here! Very friendly neighbors and clean sidewalks... quiet and family oriented. We enjoy it here and walk the neighborhood daily without any issues "
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  • Lauren W.
    "Great access to Caltrain and the local tech companies. I drive to the north bay 2x a week. Easy access to 101."
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  • Margaret R. .
    "Halloween, events at Cooper Park, school Christmas tree lot, sporting events, evening walks, friendly neighbors"
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  • Woojy2010
    "Expensive to live, but cozy enough for the buck. Great neighborhood, convenient and accessible to lots of things."
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  • Milan P.
    "I live in this wonderful neighborhood. My family loves it. The proximity to whisman park is excellent. Arschlecken! "
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  • Brooke_bayless
    "It is walking distance to downtown Mountain View, Caltrain a farmers market and a biking trail. The highway is easy to get to. "
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  • Lia.carrari
    "You don't see a lot of people walking their dogs around. There are parks in the area where you might see them."
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  • Yana O.
    "Work from home mostly, but if needed, have access to bus, Caltrain and can also drive quite easily too. "
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    "Old Mountain View is right off of the Steven’s Creek Trail and it is utilized by a lot of dog owners. Dog families also meet at the school after hours to socialize and let the dogs play."
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    "I don’t own a dog so I don’t know. My apartment complex does not allow dogs. I do not think any apartments around me allow dogs so it is very quiet."
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  • Lkaran
    "Great schools; families and neighborhood feel yet close to shops/restaurants/performance arts/library/parks"
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  • Tyler G.
    "I am a 29 y/o male who moved here from Indiana a year ago and everyone in Mountain View has been very kind, friendly, & respectful. There hasn’t been a single time that I’ve ever felt unsafe, day or night, in my home or while out-and-about in this city. Such a homey and friendly place to be!"
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  • Jordan H.
    "I love this neighborhood. I wish the single family homes were more affordable. I feel safe and love the parks "
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    "Nice community events like halloween and Christmas..Some events for kids are also happening in the public parks"
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    "Great neighborhood with many restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, drugstores, etc. Totally walkable and safe + quiet at night. "
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    "There are good schools nearby and they are improving bike safety. Lots of parks around with playground equipment and plenty of things to do outdoors. The local library is also terrific."
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    "Everything is super Convenient location and many good restaurants. Safer community and easy parking, transportation "
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  • GalZ
    "Lots of parks, dog training in one of them (Rengstorff) on a regular basis, relatively quiet streets. "
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    "Monta Loma can has multiple shops and parks within walking distance. All the neighbors know each other by name and look out for one another. There are many families and children often outside. A great place to grow up! "
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    "A nice family hood. Quiet walk to the park, school, store, or downtown. Simple commute to every where and fun events downtown. "
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    "This neighborhood is changing as the original owners pass away and investors purchase, mix-up, and re-sell for astronomical prices while the rest of the city fights for street parking for their mobile homes."
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  • Amber S.
    "The area is family friendly and feels very quiet and safe. Cuesta park is amazing!! People are friendly too. "
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    "I used to love this area but it’s very expensive. The crime rate is apparently getting oddly high. I do like the farmers market"
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  • Laura S.
    "It’s mostly apartments and is a mix of tech workers and older folks. Lots of dogs. Pretty diverse with Caucasian, Latino, East Asian. Lots of bikers and very close to tech shuttles. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 8, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$5,100
Dec 11, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$5,100
Feb 4, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jan 14, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,000
Mar 12, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,200

Frequently asked questions about 178 Higdon Ave

  • What is 178 Higdon Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 178 Higdon Ave in Mountain View, CA is $1,934,300.
  • What is the price history for 178 Higdon Ave?
    178 Higdon Ave in Mountain View, CA last sold for $240,000 in July 1996.
  • Is Mountain View a buyer's or seller's market?
    Mountain View is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Mountain View?
    The median sale price in Mountain View is $1.81M. That is down $73.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 178 Higdon Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 178 Higdon Ave in Mountain View, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 178 Higdon Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 178 Higdon Ave in Mountain View, CA has in-unit laundry.

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