These houses were built for many early Santa Clara Valley professionals and are historically significant.

In 1958 a group of property owners were successful in changing the neighborhood zoning to allow multifamily development.

Attempts had started in the 1940s with residents who were leaving the area and felt they could get better prices with less restrictive zoning.

About 70% of board and care facilities for mentally disabled people moved into the neighborhood, after changes to state policies, because of low prices in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

The CCA sponsors neighborhood events such as Bark in the Park, the 4th of July parade and block party, and Christmas social.