$1,813,194Average Value$960Average Price per Sq Ft
A step above
Located 5 miles west of downtown San Jose, Bascom-Forest is set within the Rose Garden area, a part of the city known for its family-friendly parks and convenient shopping. Here, the Municipal Rose Garden and two shopping malls are within walking distance of each other, and Jessica Mills, a local resident and Realtor with Intero Real Estate Services, Inc., says that walking is a great way to take in the neighborhood’s beauty and community. “Everybody says hi here, and you have a lot of neighbors who know each other,” says Mills, “There are a lot of new homes and beautifully remodeled homes, but the sense of community hasn’t fallen off, which has been nice.” Local restaurants and shops like Falafel’s Drive-In and Zanotto’s Family Market are close by, and the St. Martin of Tours Parish in the neighborhood’s south has been a community mainstay for over 100 years.
Bascom-Forest located 5 miles west of downtown San Jose.
Santana Row is an outdoor shopping mall with a weekly farmers market nearby Bascom-Forest.
Water fountain surrounded by beautiful roses at the Municipal Rose Garden in San Jose.
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Midcentury ranch-styles and Craftsman bungalows
North of Forest Avenue, California live oaks shade wide streets lined with sidewalks, paved driveways and manicured lawns. Most homes here are midcentury ranch-style, and buyers can also find some split-levels and midcentury modern ranch styles. South of Forest, early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows and minimal traditional houses sit close together along narrow, crepe myrtle-lined streets. A three-bedroom ranch-style home can start at $1.1 million, while a four-bedroom split-level can cost $2.2 million; the median single-family home price is $1.4 million, 10% lower than San Jose’s median of $1.6 million. The neighborhood's overall CAP Index Crime Score is 3 out of 10, compared with the national average of 4.
Bascom-Forest's location is perfect for anyone seeking fun in San Jose.
Midcentury ranch-style homes are common north of Forest Avenue in Bascom-Forest.
Craftsman-style homes in Bascom-Forest offer a blend of classic design.
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Competitive dancing at Abraham Lincoln High
Local kids can start at Merritt Trace Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche, then continue to the B-minus-rated Herbert Hoover Middle. The B-plus-rated Abraham Lincoln High is a visual and performing arts magnet school where students can perform in plays, join the competitive dance team, or join 16 musical ensembles. Private options include the A-rated St. Martin of Tours School, set in the neighborhood’s south, and the A-plus-rated Bellarmine College Preparatory School for high schoolers.
Entrance to Merritt Trace Elementary in San Jose.
Educational opportunities abound at Herbert Hoover Middle School in San Jose.
Entrance to Abraham Lincoln High School in San Jose.
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Picnic at the Municipal Rose Garden
Found in the neighborhood's east, the 5-acre Municipal Rose Garden is known across the city for its 3,500 rose bushes, which bloom from April through November. Mills recommends getting sandwiches from the deli at Zanotto’s Family Market and picnicking at the Rose Garden or in Hester Park, a pocket park with a soccer field and playground. At the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, home to a large collection of Egyptian objects, kids can enroll in the Junior Archaeologist program and amateur historians can take ancient Egyptian history classes. In the Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall to the west, movie buffs can catch the latest blockbusters at the ShowPlace Icon Theatre & Kitchen.
Bascom-Forest residents can picnic at the nearby Municipal Rose Garden.
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum with displays on Egyptian artifacts in Bascom-Forest.
The Rosicrucian Park is more than just a beautiful museum and garden nearby Bascom-Forest.
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Banana milkshakes at the famous Falafel’s Drive-In
The family-owned Falafel’s Drive-In in Bascom-Forest’s south has been a local institution for over 50 years; this walk-up counter is known for banana milkshakes and falafel sandwiches, and it’s been featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Restaurant chains like Mountain Mike’s Pizza and Bill’s Café are in the neighborhood’s east. To the west, the Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall has over 200 stores and 60 restaurants, all within walking distance. The indoor mall’s two levels are filled with natural sunlight, and the mall stays busy year-round with people browsing stores like Nordstrom or dining at restaurants like Eataly. Just south of Valley Fair, Santana Row is an outdoor shopping mall with national brands like Loft and Madewell; its tree-lined streets, outdoor dining and weekly farmers market give it more of a village feel. Nearby grocery options include Zanotto’s Family Market and Safeway.
Falafel's Drive-In is a great place to get Falafels in the Bascom-Forest neighborhood.
Bill’s Café is a local hot spot in Bascom-Forest.
Westfield Valley Fair is just a across from the freeway of Bascom-Forest neighborhood.
Zanotto’s Family Market is a local hot spot for groceries in Bascom-Forest.
Vuori is a premium performance apparel store at Santana Row in San Jose.
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Just east of Interstate 880
Interstate 880 borders Bascom-Forest to the west, and Interstate 280 is less than a mile south; residents near I-880 may hear freeway noise. The Diridon Station is 3 miles east, where residents can use the Valley Transportation (VTA) light rail to travel around San Jose or jump on the Caltrain to San Francisco, 50 miles away. The VTA bus stops along Forest and North Bascom Avenues. There are dedicated bike lanes on West Hedding Street and Forest Avenue, and sidewalks make the area pedestrian-friendly. O’Connor Hospital is in Bascom-Forest’s west, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is less than 2 miles south. San José Mineta International Airport is a 4-mile trip.
Bascom-Forest sit next to 280/880 highway intersection.
Bascom-Forest residents can use the light rail at The Diridon Station to travel around San Jose.
Locals can take bus on Stevens Creek Blvd to De Anza College in Bascom-Forest.
O'Connor Hospital offering inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical in Bascom-Forest.
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Ladybugs at the Municipal Rose Garden
The Municipal Rose Garden holds regular events, including the Great Ladybug Release, a favorite among local kids; thousands of ladybugs are released into the garden to help combat pests, and kids scream in delight at the buckets of harmless bugs released onto the plants. The Rose Garden Branch Library has regular story readings for babies and families, including the culturally focused Immigrant Heritage Month Storytime; the library also has volunteer opportunities for teens, as well as craft programs and a book club.
Effects from nearby wildfires
While Bascom-Forest is at low risk for wildfires, residents might experience reduced air quality during wildfires in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Range. Locals can sign up for alerts from the city of San Jose and Santa Clara County to learn about active wildfires.
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Parks in this Area
Hester Park
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Frank M. Santana Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
Washington Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
War Memorial Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Parking Lot
Dorothy Ellenburg Community Park
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
6 min drive
Bus
Forest & O'connor Hospital
Bus
Bascom & Hedding
Bus
Forest & Di Salvo
Bus
Bascom & Naglee
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bascom-Forest
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bascom-Forest, San Jose sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bascom-Forest, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,906,000, up 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,930,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,930,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$960
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$1,744,943
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
303
Median Year Built
1953
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,786
Below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
938
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,367
Median Age
54
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$106,406
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,711
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.4%
College Graduates
56.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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