$1,088,453Average Value$867Average Price per Sq Ft
A blend of seclusion and convenience near San Jose
Situated 5 miles from downtown San Jose, suburban Tanglewood-El Monte is slightly off the beaten path. It’s within 2 miles of U.S. Highway 101 and a light rail station — just far enough away to feel secluded, but close enough for an easy commute. “It’s a little gem that not everyone gets to see because it’s tucked away,” says Tom Dang, a Realtor with eXp Realty of California who’s sold homes in the area for seven years. “The neighbors are nice and have all lived here for a long time. People don’t really move away from this area. It’s rare that homes come on the market.” Residents here can walk or bike south to Lake Cunningham Regional Park, where there’s a 50-acre manmade lake, water park and California’s largest skate park. Nearby houses of worship include Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church and Legacy Church San Jose.
Elevated view of neighborhood with palm trees in Tanglewood-El Monte.
Enjoy the serene trails at Lake Cunningham Regional Park in San Jose.
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Ranch-style homes on sunny streets
“There are perfect starter homes here,” Dang says. “The price points are a little lower, and they have ample room and need minimal updates.” Midcentury ranch-style and split-level homes sit close together along Tanglewood-El Monte’s wide, sunny streets. Homes here have paved driveways and attached garages, and some have yards large enough for an ornamental tree or some shrubs. A three-bedroom fixer-upper can start at $820,000, while a four-bedroom ranch-style home can cost up to $1.3 million.
A variety of different home styles in Tanglewood-El Monte neighborhood.
Most homes in Tanglewood-El Monte are Ranch-style houses.
Homes at Tanglewood-El Monte have paved driveways and attached garages.
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Within 2 miles of the 101
The East Capitol Expressway passes through the neighborhood’s west. Interstate 680 is 2 miles northwest, and U.S. Highway 101 is 2 miles west. The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail’s Alum Rock station is a mile north, and the VTA bus makes several stops in the neighborhood. With dedicated bike lanes and sidewalks, Tanglewood-El Monte is bike- and pedestrian-friendly. The Regional Medical Center of San Jose is 3 miles northwest. The Reid-Hillview County Airport, a general aviation airport with no commercial flights, borders the neighborhood to the southwest, and San José Mineta International Airport is a 9-mile trip.
The East Capitol Expressway is the major road to Tanglewood-El Monte neighborhood.
Tanglewood-El Monte residents can hop on the VTA light rail at the Alum Rock station.
The Alum Rock bus makes several stops in the Tanglewood-El Monte neighborhood.
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Fresh fish at Rosy’s Fish City
Hot dogs are never far away in Tanglewood-El Monte; residents can take their pick between Vanessa’s Hot Dogs, whose specialty is a bacon-wrapped hot dog with jalapenos and grilled onions, and Wienerschnitzel, a fast-food chain serving hot dogs, chili and corn dogs. The family-owned Rosy’s Fish City is a local favorite and has served fresh seafood like crab cakes and grilled snapper since 1984. Grocery options include the Mi Rancho Supermarket and Foodmaxx.
Hot dogs are never far away at Wienerschnitzel in Tanglewood-El Monte.
The family-owned Rosy’s Fish City has served fresh seafood since 1984 in Tanglewood-El Monte.
Locals shop for groceries at Foodmaxx nearby Tanglewood-El Monte.
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Home of California’s biggest skate park
The 200-acre Lake Cunningham Regional Park includes a 50-acre manmade lake where people can boat and fish; walking trails and abundant green space surround the lake. “Lake Cunningham is like our version of Central Park,” Dang says. “There’s ducks in the summer and people camp there and barbecue.” The park is also where residents can find Raging Waters San Jose, a 23-acre water theme park, and Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park, the biggest skate park in California.
Lake Cunningham Regional Park offers beautiful trails for Tanglewood-El Monte residents.
Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park is the biggest skate park in California
Tanglewood-El Monte residents can spend the summer cooling off at Calibunga Waterpark San Jose.
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Sports at Mt. Pleasant High
Local kids can start at Thomas P. Ryan Elementary, which earns a C from Niche, then attend the C-plus-rated Ocala Middle. At the B-plus-rated Mt. Pleasant High, students can play sports like water polo, volleyball and golf; they can also get involved in several clubs, like the animation and journalism clubs. The Adelante Dual Language Academy earns a C-plus and is a kindergarten through Grade 8 charter school offering English and Spanish instruction.
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary offers plenty of fun after school activities in San Jose.
Ocala Middle School Provide the Highest Quality Education in San Jose.
Mt Pleasant is one of the top high schools in San Jose.
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Christmas lights at Lake Cunningham Park
The Blinky’s Illuminated Holiday event covers Lake Cunningham Park in Christmas lights each year as part of San Jose’s Christmas in the Park celebration. This drive-through light show includes over 200,000 themed light displays with tunnels, giant trees and snowflake arches.
The Reid-Hillview County Airport’s lead contamination
Airborne lead from the Reid-Hillview County Airport has caused children who live within a half mile to have elevated levels of lead in their blood. Leaded fuel is now banned at the airport, lessening the risk of lead contamination. The airport is scheduled to close in 2031, but until then, residents may experience airport noise.
While Tanglewood-El Monte is at low risk for wildfires, nearby mountain areas are at high risk; residents might experience reduced air quality during active wildfires. The last severe fire season was in 2020 when almost 400,000 acres burned in the Diablo Range over 46 days.
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Parks in this Area
Mt. Pleasant Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Lo Bue Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Lake Cunningham Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Hillview Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Sylvia Cassell Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Capitol Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
15 min drive
Bus
Capitol & Ocala
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Tanglewood-El Monte
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tanglewood-El Monte, San Jose sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Tanglewood-El Monte, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,039,022, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,100,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,100,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$867
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$999,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
366
Median Year Built
1968
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,357
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,760
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$117,628
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,465
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
% Population in Labor Force
68.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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