Where Gemello is
A 2017 Mountain View Voice profile describes Gemello as bounded by El Monte Avenue, Jardin Drive, Karen Way and El Camino Real, set back from El Camino Real near the Los Altos border. Gemello Park, with a playground, is at Marich Way and Solana Court.
The Gemello Village retail complex stands on the site of a former winery. The neighborhood took its name from the Gemello family, whose winery operated on El Camino Real for much of the twentieth century according to the Mountain View Historical Association.
Because Gemello sits next to Los Altos, a few addresses nearby fall across the city line. If you are unsure which city your street is in, check before relying on any city-specific rule, and see the Los Altos page if it is on that side.
Leak or clog in Gemello? Call to ask about help.
Call (650) 860-1670What a 1950s ranch home tends to mean for plumbing
The Voice profile says most single-family homes are ranch style from the 1950s, with apartments added in recent years. That fits a common pattern: single-story houses, often with a water heater in the garage and drain lines that run a long way to the sewer.
This is general plumbing information, not a record of any home. Original supply lines in houses of that age may have been replaced already, so look at what you actually have. If you see repeated pinhole leaks or discolored water, ask about repiping.
Long horizontal drain runs are also where roots and buildup show up. A backup that returns after cabling is a reason for a camera inspection or sewer line repair.
| Item | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Boundaries | Verified | El Monte Avenue, Jardin Drive, Karen Way, El Camino Real, per a 2017 profile |
| Housing era | Verified | Mostly 1950s ranch homes, per the same profile |
| Whether your pipes were replaced | Unknown | Varies house by house |
| Recent apartment count | Unknown | Residents mention new complexes but give no figures |
Water heaters and everyday repairs
A tank in the garage is easy to reach but exposed to cold and impact. Water heater repair fits a heater with a failed part, while replacement fits a leaking tank. The City of Mountain View requires a permit for replacement.
A note on Gemello
The profile is from 2017, so shops, rents and apartment details may have changed. This page uses it for the boundaries 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 Gemello? Call (650) 860-1670.
Call (650) 860-1670Gemello plumbing questions
Where is Gemello?
Off El Camino Real near the Los Altos border, bounded by El Monte Avenue, Jardin Drive, Karen Way and El Camino Real per a 2017 Mountain View Voice profile.
Why is it called Gemello?
The Gemello family ran a winery on El Camino Real, and the neighborhood and its shopping center took the name.
Are most Gemello homes ranch style?
The 2017 profile says most single-family homes are 1950s ranch homes.
Is there a plumbing office in Gemello?
No. This site is a phone enquiry line and lists no office. Call (650) 860-1670 to ask about help at your address.
My street is near the Los Altos border. Which rules apply?
Rules depend on which city your address is in. Confirm with your water provider or the city, and see the service area page.