$1,748,722Average Value$854Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Suburban living with a view
Green and gold hills watch over the peaceful suburb of West Santa Teresa Foothills. Located 8 miles south of downtown San Jose, the neighborhood is close to popular parks, including the over 1,600-acre Santa Teresa County Park and the 60-acre Almaden Lake Park. “This is one of my favorite places in San Jose,” says Becky Trovato, a Realtor with Intero Real Estate Services who’s sold homes in the area for seven years and lived here for over 50 years. “The rolling hills and open spaces make this a terrific place for outdoor enthusiasts.” The Westfield Oakridge shopping mall is less than a mile away, and the West Valley Freeway and Route 87 are also conveniently close.
Barbara Baker founded Apostles Lutheran School in 1960.
Sit back and relax and enjoy the scenic view of the Almaden Lake Park.
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Split-level homes next to the foothills
Many of West Santa Teresa Foothills’ ranch-style and split-level homes have views of the hills to the south and sit along sidewalk-lined cul-de-sacs. Most were built in the 1960s and ‘70s with attached garages and yards large enough for a two-car paved driveway and a mature tree or manicured lawn. “This is a good place to invest due to the steady appreciation of home values over time,” Trovato says. “The scenic location and limited new housing development help maintain property values.” Prices typically range from around $1.4 million to $2.1 million, and homes closer to the foothills tend to cost more. A limited number of undeveloped lots around a quarter of an acre are available for custom home builds, costing between $850,000 and $950,000.
Split-level homes in West Santa Teresa Foothills offer stylish and comfortable living.
The residential streets of the West Santa Teresa foothills offer beautiful scenery.
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Robotics Club at Gunderson High
Local kids can start at Allen at Steinbeck School, which earns a C-plus from Niche, then attend the B-plus-rated Castillero Middle. At the B-rated Gunderson High, kids can join 14 clubs, including the Robotics Club, Romance Book Club and the Asian American Association. Nearby private schools include the A-plus-rated Almaden Country Day School for pre-kindergarten through Grade 8 and the A-rated Apostles Lutheran School for kids in kindergarten through Grade 12.
Come out Friday night and cheer on Santa Teresa High's St. Bernard's football team.
Discover the pure bliss of education at Sakamoto Elementary School.
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The view from Foothill Park
At the 7-acre Foothill Park, residents can hike to the top of a hill and soak in views of South San Jose and the surrounding foothills. Over 17 miles of biking and hiking trails can be found at the over 1,600-acre Santa Teresa County Park. For less strenuous outdoor activities, residents can head to the 60-acre Almaden Lake Park to have a picnic by the 32-acre lake. At the private par-72 Boulder Ridge Golf Club, residents can work on their swings while taking in views of the South Bay.
Santa Teresa Foothills Park
is a 1,673-acre park, rich in history, and offers spectacular views.
A lot of bikers ride around Almaden Lake Park.
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Less than a mile from the Westfield Oakridge shopping mall
Less than a mile north, the Westfield Oakridge shopping mall has nearly 100 retailers, including Target, Nordstrom Rack and Sephora. The mall is surrounded by shopping centers and chain restaurants like In-N-Out Burger and local chains like Armadillo Willy’s, which has served Texas-style barbecue in the Bay Area since 1983. Chaat Café is a counter-service Indian restaurant with a casual vibe, and Burma Choice serves Burmese cuisine in a modern atmosphere. Nearby grocery stores include Lucky, Nob Hills Foods and Trader Joe’s.
Target is the popular shopping area in West Santa Teresa Foothills.
Residents of West Santa Teresa Foothills can catch the latest release at Century Oakridge 20.
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About a mile from the West Valley Freeway
Santa Teresa Boulevard is the neighborhood’s main road, and Route 85, also called the West Valley Freeway, is just over a mile north. Downtown San Jose is a roughly 8-mile trip on Route 87. Residents can hop on the Valley Transportation Authority light rail at the Ohlone-Chynoweth station, about 2 miles away. With dedicated bike lanes and sidewalks, West Santa Teresa Foothills is bike- and pedestrian-friendly. The Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center is roughly 3 miles east, and San José Mineta International Airport is a 12-mile trip.
The Snell station is a convenient way to get around in the West Santa Teresa Foothills area.
Catch the bus Stop 66 on Santa Teresa Blvd in the West Santa Teresa Foothills neighborhood.
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Holidays at Almaden Lake Park
Fireworks cast colorful reflections on the lake at the Fourth of July Fireworks Festival at Almaden Lake Park; the celebration also includes live music, a costume contest and a food court. At the Almaden Lake Park Halloween SPOOKtacular Night, kids can trick-or-treat and enjoy a screening of a family-friendly spooky movie.
Wildland-urban interface areas
Most of the neighborhood is in the wildland-urban interface, an area of high wildfire risk, though it’s more likely to experience reduced air quality from nearby wildfire smoke than any direct effects. There’s a San Jose Fire Department station less than a mile from the neighborhood. Residents can download the Watch Duty app to stay informed about nearby fires.
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Parks in this Area
Almaden Lake Park
Basketball
Fishing
Picnic Area
Guadalupe Oak Grove Park
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Chris Hotts Park
Cahalan Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Foothill Park
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
16 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Santa Teresa Foothills
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Santa Teresa Foothills, San Jose sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Santa Teresa Foothills, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,706,888, up 5% 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 More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
943
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$154,167
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$162,581
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.3%
College Graduates
55.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.8%
% Population in Labor Force
68.6%
On par with the national average
65.1%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19/ 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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