Cupertino was incorporated as a city only in 1955, long, long after the community had sprung up and had its own, distinct identity within Santa Clara County.

As a small village, Cupertino began at the intersection of Stevens Creek Road and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road (now DeAnza Blvd) and was originally known simply as “West Side”. Since that name was so generic and would be confused with other places bearing similar names, the post office opted to give it a more distinguishable name in 1898. Because there was a nearby Cupertino winery and Cupertino Creek that name was applied to the post office and nearby stores.

Historic note: the original full name of this waterway was Arroyo San Giuseppe da Cupertino – named after St. Joseph of Cupertino – by a Spanish padre by the name of Fr. Font who was the cartologist and diarist of De Anza, the explorer.  Cupertino Creek is now known as Stevens Creek, by the way.

Today, the city of Cupertino is very vibrant and offers fabulous restaurants and shops but is best known for high tech (Apple headquarters especially) and above all, its outstanding schools, which often rank at the top of the list. For this reason more than any other, Cupertino houses tend to “hold their value” better than most other areas.

How’s the Cupertino Real Estate Market?

I have written an article, Cupertino Real Estate Market Trends and Statistics, which has dynamic market statistics for Cupertino’s residential realty market (houses & duet homes.) Please have a read!

More links for buying, selling and living in Cupertino California:

Here are some links you might find especially helpful if you move to Cupertino. (Also please visit my relocation website, Move2SiliconValley.com if moving here from out of the area!).

Houses & Homes for Sale in Cupertino

Below please find houses & duet homes listed on our local MLS for sale in Cupertino.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 17. See more city of Cupertino real estate.
(all data current as of 2/11/2012)

1. $879,000 : 10285 Moretti Dr, Cupertino
   
   4 beds, 3 full baths

   Home size: 1,787 sq ft

   Lot size: 6,000 sq ft
   
2. $1,015,500 : 1203 Belknap Ct, Cupertino
   
   3 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,598 sq ft

   Lot size: 8,307 sq ft
   
3. $1,699,000 : 10170 Santa Clara Av, Cupertino
   
   5 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 3,178 sq ft

   Lot size: 8,500 sq ft
   
4. $1,329,000 : 21723 Castleton St, Cupertino
   
   4 beds, 3 full baths

   Home size: 2,119 sq ft

   Lot size: 7,548 sq ft
   
5. $1,088,000 : 988 Cranberry Dr, Cupertino
   
   3 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,552 sq ft

   Lot size: 7,000 sq ft
   

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Tags: Cupertino, Fruit, High Tech, Schools, silicon valley

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