Where Blossom Valley is
A Mountain View Voice profile places Blossom Valley on both sides of Cuesta Drive between Springer Road and Miramonte Avenue, bordering Los Altos. Wikipedia describes it as made up of smaller areas: Springer Meadows, Varsity Park, Blossom Valley Estates, Springer Trees and the Gest Ranch subdivision, which borders Los Altos.
Those smaller areas are part of Blossom Valley, so this site gives them one page instead of several near-identical ones. Varsity Park, for example, is a park at Duke Way and Jefferson Drive as well as a tract built in 1962, according to the Voice.
Cuesta Park, Fire Station No. 2 on Cuesta Drive and the Blossom Valley Shopping Center at Miramonte Avenue and Cuesta Drive are all in or beside the area.
Leak or clog in Blossom Valley? Call to ask about help.
Call (650) 860-1670Ranch homes on former orchard land
The Voice says the area was built on former orchard land in the 1950s, mostly as ranch-style homes, and Wikipedia adds that Gest Ranch dates to about 1963 to 1965. The Voice's Varsity Park profile notes that many houses there have been remodeled, including at least one with an added second story.
That mix matters for plumbing. This is general plumbing information: a house from the 1950s or 1960s that has been remodeled may have new supply lines in the added space and older lines elsewhere. A plumber can tell you which is which.
If you are adding a bathroom or moving a kitchen, read about plumbing installation. If the water bill is rising for no reason, start with leak detection.
| Item | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Verified | Both sides of Cuesta Drive between Springer Road and Miramonte Avenue |
| Era | Verified | 1950s ranch homes, with Gest Ranch about 1963 to 1965 |
| Which parts have been remodeled | Unknown | Varies house by house |
| Exact boundary between sub-areas | Unknown | Sources disagree on which sub-areas count |
What to do first when water is escaping
This is general safety guidance for any home. Act in this order, then call.
- Close the main shutoff valve, usually near the water meter box or where the line enters the house.
- Switch off the water heater at the wall or breaker if the leak is near it, and never touch electrical items standing in water.
- Move belongings away from the wet area and take photos for your records.
- Note where the water is coming from and whether the meter keeps turning with every tap closed.
If you do not know where your main valve is, find it now, before you need it.
Drains and water heaters
Ranch homes often keep the water heater in a garage. Water heater replacement needs a City of Mountain View permit, and the plumber should handle it. For repeat clogs on one drain, drain cleaning is the first step.
Because Blossom Valley touches Los Altos, check which city your address is in before relying on city-specific rules. The Los Altos page covers that side.
A note on sources
The Voice profiles on Blossom Valley, Varsity Park and Springer Meadows were published in 2016 and 2017, so details like schools and shops may have changed. They are used here for location and housing era only.
For the rest of the city, see the Mountain View plumbing home page and the service area page.
Plumbing question in Blossom Valley? Call (650) 860-1670.
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Where is Blossom Valley?
On both sides of Cuesta Drive between Springer Road and Miramonte Avenue, bordering Los Altos, per a Mountain View Voice profile.
Is Varsity Park a separate neighborhood?
Sources describe it as part of Blossom Valley, so this site covers it on this page rather than creating a near-duplicate one.
When were these homes built?
The Voice says the area was built on former orchards in the 1950s, and Wikipedia gives about 1963 to 1965 for Gest Ranch.
Do you have an office in Blossom Valley?
No. This site is a phone enquiry line with no listed office. Call (650) 860-1670 to ask about help at your address.
Which city rules apply near the Los Altos line?
That depends on your address. Confirm with your water provider or the city, and see the Los Altos page.