Is Rancho Rinconada Cupertino's Best Value Neighborhood?

Posted by Bruce Wagg on June 1st, 2026

Is Rancho Rinconada Cupertino's Best Value Neighborhood?

When most buyers think about Cupertino real estate, neighborhoods like Monta Vista often receive the majority of attention. Monta Vista's reputation, schools, and luxury homes have made it one of the most recognizable neighborhoods in Silicon Valley. However, buyers willing to look beyond the obvious choices often discover a neighborhood that offers many of the same advantages while maintaining a more approachable price point: Rancho Rinconada.

Located in the eastern portion of Cupertino's 95014 ZIP code, Rancho Rinconada has quietly become one of the city's most attractive neighborhoods for buyers seeking location, convenience, schools, and long-term value.

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232 Affordable Homes at Town Square West Cupertino | Bruce Wagg

Posted by Bruce Wagg on February 27th, 2026

232 Affordable Homes Moving Forward at Town Square West in Cupertino (The Rise at Vallco Update)

There is major progress at The Rise at Town Square West, the long-anticipated redevelopment of the former Vallco Mall site in Cupertino.

 

A construction permit application has officially been submitted for the first residential building — and it will be 100% deed-restricted affordable housing

This clears the way for 232 new affordable homes to begin construction before the end of 2026.

 

The project is being delivered through a partnership between Sand Hill Property Company and nonprofit developer Eden Housing, a longtime leader in high-quality affordable communities across Silicon Valley.

 

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The Rise at Vallco: Cupertino’s Largest New Housing Development Launches Town Square West

Posted by Bruce Wagg on January 20th, 2026

Update – March 2026: A construction permit application has now been submitted for 232 affordable homes at Town Square West, marking the first residential building tied to The Rise redevelopment. Cupertino is entering a new chapter of residential and mixed-use development, The Rise, the city’s largest redevelopment project, has announced updated plans for its first major vertical construction phase: Town Square West. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the first homes and amenities expected to be delivered by 2028. Located on the former Vallco Mall site, this long-anticipated project represents one of the most significant housing and community investments in Silicon Valley history—and it will have lasting implications for Cupertino home…

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