Buying a mid-century modern home in Silicon Valley isn’t just about square footage or price per square foot—it’s about understanding scarcity, architectural authenticity, and a niche market where design integrity drives long-term value. Eichler homes, in particular, operate in their own ecosystem, rewarding buyers who know how to evaluate originality, condition, and location with precision.

Eichler homes have become Silicon Valley’s blue-chip architectural asset—rare, protected, and consistently outperforming the broader market. This Mid-Century Index reveals the ZIP codes with the strongest 20-year appreciation, from Palo Alto’s historic enclaves to Sunnyvale’s tech-proximate communities. By analyzing architectural rarity, land value, school districts, and community capital, this report uncovers why certain Eichler neighborhoods deliver exceptional long-run growth and remain among the most coveted investments in California real estate.