$1,296,749Average Value$724Average Price per Sq Ft40Homes For Sale
Residential communities tucked into South San Jose’s rolling hills
South San Jose is a sought-after suburb home to several residential communities incorporated into the neighborhood’s hilly landscape. “One of the most appealing things about living in South San Jose is that you can get an affordable Bay Area home that’s newer,” says Ruth Mistry, a broker associate with Compass and longtime resident of the Bay Area. Being 6 miles away from downtown San Jose, residents in this neighborhood can experience a slower pace of life removed from the city’s crowded urban center. Many residential communities here are planned and offer relatively quiet, low-traffic streets and access to outdoor space, including several city parks. Housing options include a mix of townhouses, apartment buildings, manufactured residences and single-family homes. At the center of South San Jose is Communications Hill, a popular park and new housing development that sits on top of a hillside with unobstructed views of the surrounding city.
You will find a mix of single and two story homes in South San Jose.
Elevated view of South San Jose showing the hilltop communities and other areas.
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Desirable housing around Communications Hill
Atop the slopes of South San Jose sits Communications Hill, one of the city’s most in-demand communities. A mix of contemporary Craftsman and Mediterranean-style townhouses, condo units and single-family homes line the streets of Communications Hill; at its base and throughout the rest of the neighborhood, homebuyers can find additional townhome complexes, mobile home parks and single-family homes in private communities. In subdivisions like Canoa Park and the Willows, a mix of midcentury and more modern single-family properties reflect a range of traditional, Craftsman and Mediterranean-inspired touches. The homes in these subdivisions typically have attached garages, paved driveways and ample, landscaped front lawns dotted with small trees and decorative gardens. “In the big picture, South San Jose is considered a newer community,” Mistry says. “In the flatlands, you’ll see some older, wider homes, but because of the limited land space to build, developers started building properties that went up, not out – those properties are the newer ones.” Condo units across the neighborhood typically range from $700,000 to $1.4 million, while townhouses can cost between $710,000 and $2 million. Pricier condo units and townhouses tend to be newer builds clustered in and around the Communications Hill community. Manufactured homes range from $100,000 to approximately $500,000, and single-family properties typically sell between $1 million and $2 million.
Spanish style homes are common in South San Jose.
Condo properties on the hills overlooking the city are a favorite place to reside.
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Popular overlooks and walking trails
Not only is Communications Hill popular for its housing options, but it also has plenty of room for outdoor recreation. “There’s a grand staircase that goes from the crop of Communications Hill to the bottom of the hill, and on the top, there’s a small park, Vieira Park, with a popular overlook,” Mistry says. “If you’re living on Communications Hill, you have to come down the hill to really go anywhere. You can walk down, absolutely, but it can be really difficult to get back up.” Another park on top of Communications Hill is the William Lewis Manly Park, which has playgrounds, picnic areas, ping pong tables and a community terrace that serves as a popular gathering place for homeowners living on the hill. Encompassing the whole area is the Communications Hill Trail, which people use to walk their dogs or go for runs. At the base of the hill and in the surrounding flatter parts of South San Jose are several other small neighborhood parks with playgrounds, athletic facilities and open green space.
Iconic staircase connects Communications Hill to the base in South San Jose.
Scenic trail with stunning views of South San Jose from Communications Hill.
Enjoying a nice walk at Rubino Park.
Enjoying serene moments with her furry companion at Warterford Park.
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Students served by the San Jose Unified and Franklin-McKinley school districts
School attendance within this area is divided between the San Jose Unified and Franklin-McKinley school districts, with Highway 87 acting as the zoning barrier. Students who live east of the highway in the Communications Hills area can attend George Shirakawa Sr. Elementary, which earns a B-minus rating from Niche and serves kindergarten through eighth grade. For the remaining four years, students might head to the B-rated Andrew P. Hill High School, which offers an International Baccalaureate program. On the eastern side of Highway 87, students are zoned for Canoas Elementary, a B-minus-rated school, and the B-rated John Muir Middle School. Grades nine through 12 can attend Henry T. Gunderson High School, another B-rated institution where students can take Advanced Placement courses and arts-related electives in photography, media arts and drama.
Students are the highest priority at George Shirakawa Sr. Elementary School.
The walk way of Andrew P. Hill High School in San Jose, California.
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Dining options at Waterford Shopping Center
There are a handful of shopping centers in South San Jose where residents can grab groceries and basic home necessities. “At the base of Communications Hill is a Lucky’s grocery store, a Home Depot [and] there are some average, everyday strip malls there,” Mistry says. The Waterford Shopping Center, which has the Lucky’s supermarket, also has several dining options, including Bona Pizza, Cha Cha Sushi and 85°C Bakery Café, a Taiwanese café chain selling international food. There’s also Aqui, an innovative dinner restaurant specializing in Mexican-Californian fusion with several locations across the greater San Jose metropolitan area. At the nearby San Jose Capitol Flea Market, local vendors gather to sell specialty products and produce in an open outdoor space with food trucks and live music for weekend pop-ups. “People also go to shop at the Westfield Oakridge Mall, which is about two miles away. The mall is also very close to Blossom Hill Road, which has a lot of shopping and a large selection of restaurants,” Mistry says.
South San Jose residents embark on a grocery spree at Lucky for essential provisions.
Aqui in South San Jose redefines Mexican-Californian dining.
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Highway 87 leads directly into downtown San Jose
Major thoroughfares are easily accessible in this neighborhood: “South San Jose residents are close to Highway 87, which will take you to downtown San Jose,” Mistry says. “You can also catch the light rail into downtown, but I would say that overall the public transit is a bit restrictive.” There are two light rail stops in South San Jose: the Capitol station and the Curtner station, both situated along Highway 87. The Valley Transportation Authority operates this area's light rail and public bus services, however, people here mostly drive to get around. “Traffic can be a challenge if you live in South San Jose,” Mistry says. “If you’re driving to work at one the big tech companies in Silicon Valley like Apple or Google, then you’re typically looking at a 45-minute commute one way.” The San Jose Mineta International Airport is a 10-mile drive north and offers dozens of direct domestic flights. The Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center is 6 miles south of the neighborhood and has a 24-hour emergency services department and urgent care center.
South San Jose offers easy access to the Capitol Light Rail Station Blue Line.
South San Jose offers quick access to Highway 87 for easy downtown commutes.
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Parks in this Area
Rubino Park
Basketball
Grills
Trails
William Lewis Manly Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Vieira Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Roberto Antonio Balermino Park
Warterford Park
Grills
Trails
Playground
Kurte Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
17 min drive
Train
Capitol
Subway
Capitol Station
Subway
Curtner Station
Bus
Almaden & Foxworthy
Bus
Monterey & Rancho
Bus
Monterey & Esfahan
Bus
Hillsdale & Summercreek
Bus
Capitol & Copperfield
Bus
Curtner Station (Bay 4)
Bus
Curtner & Little Orchard
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South San Jose
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South San Jose, San Jose sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in South San Jose, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,172,557, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
28,187
Median Age
39
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$115,385
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$146,470
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
42.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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