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Anderson East

Anderson East

Suburban Neighborhood in San Jose, California

Santa Clara County 95123

$1,417,024 Average Value
$909 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Single-family homes off Highway 85

Anderson East is a serene suburb of single-family homes in the Blossom Valley area of South San Jose. “It’s a great place for first-time homebuyers,” says Ashwin Veeravalli, a real estate agent with The Agency who’s sold homes in the area for 13 years. “It’s right down Highway 85, so depending on traffic, it’s a 30- to 50-minute commute to Sunnyvale. It’s also convenient to IBM.” The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 3 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. While residents may experience traffic noise from state Route 85 and Blossom Hill Road, they benefit from being a short drive from Blossom Valley’s stores and restaurants.

Find your perfect home in the Anderson East of San Jose.
Find your perfect home in the Anderson East of San Jose.
Midcentury ranch-style homes are common in Anderson East.
Midcentury ranch-style homes are common in Anderson East.
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Character-rich ranch-style homes

According to Liborio Millares, a real estate agent with Compass who lives in the area, most houses here are single-family homes with bigger backyards than in nearby neighborhoods. Midcentury ranch-style homes are common, some with storybook elements like decorative eaves and flared roofs; these sit close together along narrow streets lined with sidewalks and medium-sized trees. Buyers can also find split levels and Cape Cods. In May 2024, the median home price was $1.3 million, 21% lower than San Jose’s median of $1.6 million. A three-bedroom ranch-style home can start at $1.1 million, while a four-bedroom split-level can cost $1.6 million.

Anderson East, south of San Jose, treats its residents with quiet streets and sidewalks.
Anderson East, south of San Jose, treats its residents with quiet streets and sidewalks.
Cape Cods-style homes can be your next dream house in Anderson East.
Cape Cods-style homes can be your next dream house in Anderson East.
Buyers can find split-levels in Anderson East from 1.1 to 1.6 million dollars.
Buyers can find split-levels in Anderson East from 1.1 to 1.6 million dollars.
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Near the VTA’s Cottle light rail station

Blossom Hill Road borders Anderson East to the north, and state Route 85 is to the south. U.S. Highway 101 and the regional Caltrain’s Blossom Hill station are a mile east, connecting to downtown San Jose, 11 miles north, and San Francisco, 58 miles away. The Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Cottle light rail station is in the neighborhood’s southeast, and the VTA bus makes several stops along Blossom Hill and Cottle Roads. With dedicated bike lanes and sidewalks, Anderson East is bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Kaiser Permanente’s San Jose Medical Center is a mile southeast, and San José Mineta International Airport is a 13-mile trip.

U.S. Highway 101 is mile east from Anderson East.
U.S. Highway 101 is mile east from Anderson East.
State Route 85 is to the south from Anderson East.
State Route 85 is to the south from Anderson East.
Anderson East residents can use the VTA light rail system and commute to San Jose downtown.
Anderson East residents can use the VTA light rail system and commute to San Jose downtown.
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All-you-can-eat sushi at Kenzo Sushi

Cottle Road to the east and Snell Road to the west are the area’s retail and restaurant hubs. At Emperor of India on Cottle Road, residents can sample a variety of Indian dishes at the lunch buffet. On Snell Road, Kenzo Sushi is known for all-you-can-eat sushi; they also offer a la carte dishes like the mango crunch roll and tuna lover roll. There are also regional chain restaurants close by, including In-N-Out Burger and Burrito Factory. Big-box retailers like Target and Lowe’s Home Improvement can be found on Cottle Road. Nearby grocery stores include Safeway and Costco Wholesale.

All-you-can-eat sushi at Kenzo Sushi in Anderson East.
All-you-can-eat sushi at Kenzo Sushi in Anderson East.
Residents can sample a variety of Indian dishes at Emperor of India buffet in Anderson East.
Residents can sample a variety of Indian dishes at Emperor of India buffet in Anderson East.
Home repairs and updates to Anderson East homes start at the nearby Lowe's in San Jose.
Home repairs and updates to Anderson East homes start at the nearby Lowe's in San Jose.
Locals shop for groceries at Safeway nearby Anderson East neighborhood.
Locals shop for groceries at Safeway nearby Anderson East neighborhood.
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Learn ballroom dancing at Southside Community Center

The 287-acre Martial Cottle Park has 3 miles of walking trails through an organic farm and community gardens. “Martial Cottle Park is the largest remaining farm area here,” Veeravalli says. “The Cottles farmed it for a long time and dedicated it to the city with the caveat that it remained a farm area. It attracts people from all around.” The 5-acre Miner Park in the neighborhood’s west has redwood trees to relax under, plus a fitness course and playground to burn some energy. At the Southside Community Center, residents can enroll in art and exercise classes, including ballroom dance, ceramics and fitness over 50; the center also offers kids’ summer camps and after-school programs.

The 287-acre Martial Cottle Park has 3 miles of walking trails near Anderson East.
The 287-acre Martial Cottle Park has 3 miles of walking trails near Anderson East.
Expansive grass fields at Miner Park are perfect for a football game in Anderson East.
Expansive grass fields at Miner Park are perfect for a football game in Anderson East.
Anderson East residents can enroll in art and exercise classes at Southside Community Center.
Anderson East residents can enroll in art and exercise classes at Southside Community Center.
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Join the Journalism Club at Oak Ridge High

Local kids can start at Anderson Elementary, which earns a B-minus from Niche, then attend the B-rated Bernal Intermediate. At the B-plus-rated Oak Ridge High, students can join 30 clubs, including the Journalism Club and the Gender-Sexuality Alliance. Nearby private options include the A-rated Stratford School for kindergarten through Grade 5 and the unrated Legacy Christian School for pre-kindergarten through Grade 8.

Alex Anderson Elementary School welcomes students, staff, and parents in San Jose, CA.
Alex Anderson Elementary School welcomes students, staff, and parents in San Jose, CA.
Bernal Intermediate School is located in Rancho Santa Teresa, of San Jose, CA.
Bernal Intermediate School is located in Rancho Santa Teresa, of San Jose, CA.
Educational opportunities abound at Oak Grove High School in San Jose.
Educational opportunities abound at Oak Grove High School in San Jose.
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Martial Cottle Park’s Spring Garden Fair

Martial Cottle Park is known for its frequent events, including the annual Spring Garden Fair. “They do it once a year and sell plants and seeds,” Millares says. “This year, people were waiting in line at 6 a.m. to get into the parking lot.” The Fall Festival is another popular event here, with a pumpkin patch, vendors and antique cars on display.

Low risk from nearby wildfires

Anderson East has a low risk for wildfires, but there may be smoke and ash during fires in the Santa Cruz Mountains to the south. The last major wildfires were in 2020 when almost 400,000 acres burned in the Diablo Range.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

18 min drive

Bus

Cottle & Beswick

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Anderson East US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,400,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,380,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$909
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Months of Supply
0.40
Median List Price
$1,275,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
977
Median Year Built
1966
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,645
Below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    1 - 4pm

    240 Bangor Ave, San Jose, CA 95123

    $1,199,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,120 Sq Ft
    • 240 Bangor Ave
    • New 3 days ago

    Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, single-story home in the desirable Blossom Valley neighborhood. Offering 1,120 sq. ft. of living space, this charming home features copper plumbing(2023), recessed lighting, and double-paned windows and sliders (w/ Solnua roller shades). The modern kitchen boasts solid surface Quartz countertops, crisp white cabinetry, and is perfect for

    Bill Robertson Coldwell Banker Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,172
Median Age
41
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$150,424
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$183,100

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.9%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.2%
% Population in Labor Force
65.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

46 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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