338 - 493 Franklin St

Old Mountain View sits near the center of Mountain View, with a walkable mix of residential streets and downtown blocks. The area has a mild Bay Area climate, with cool, foggy mornings and warm, dry summers. Castro Street is the neighborhood’s main dining and shopping corridor, lined with restaurants, cafés, and local shops; nearby cultural venues include the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Pioneer Memorial Park offers green space, while Stevens Creek Trail provides a route for walking and biking and connects to broader outdoor paths. The neighborhood’s historic downtown character is visible in older buildings and its long-established civic core. Caltrain and VTA light rail serve the area, and local streets make it convenient to get around on foot or by bicycle. Old Mountain View neighborhood rental data lists a median rent of $3,995 per month and a typical range of $2,100 to $8,495.