West Santa Teresa Foothills Homes for Sale

West Santa Teresa Foothills in San Jose is a serene suburb situated 8 miles south of downtown. The neighborhood is characterized by its green and gold hills and proximity to expansive parks like the 1,673-acre Santa Teresa County Park and the 60-acre Almaden Lake Park. The area is known for its low crime rates, with overall and violent crime scores significantly lower than the national average. Housing options include ranch-style and split-level homes from the 1960s and ‘70s, many with views of the surrounding hills, as well as condos in the western part of the neighborhood. Local schools are highly rated, including Herman Intermediate, Santa Teresa High, Almaden Country Day School, and Apostles Lutheran School. Residents enjoy a variety of attractions, such as hiking and biking trails, picnicking by Almaden Lake, and golfing at Boulder Ridge Golf Club. Dining options include Bistro Tupaz for European comfort food and Pho La for Vietnamese cuisine. Shopping is convenient with the Westfield Oakridge mall just 1 mile north, featuring nearly 100 retailers. The neighborhood is well-connected with Santa Teresa Boulevard as the main road and State Route 85 nearby. Public transportation is accessible via the Snell Station light rail, 2 miles away. Essential services like the Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center are 3 miles east, and San José Mineta International Airport is an 11-mile trip. Community events include the Fourth of July Fireworks Festival and the Halloween SPOOKtacular Night at Almaden Lake Park. While most of the neighborhood has a low wildfire risk, homes along Foothill Drive and Colleen Drive are in a high-risk area, necessitating emergency preparedness plans.