Alberstone / Beck, San Jose, CA
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The Alberstone and Beck area sits in the Cambrian part of San Jose, near the Branham and Camden corridors. It is textbook South Bay suburbia: single-story ranch homes from the 1960s and 1970s on regular lots, calm interior streets with sidewalks and mature trees, and the steady, unflashy upkeep that defines this stretch of the city. The draw is the Cambrian fundamentals. Neighborhood parks and school fields are close, everyday shopping clusters along Branham and Camden, and the area's schools are a big part of why families plant here and stay for decades. Commuters reach Highway 85 quickly, which is both a convenience and the source of some edge-of-neighborhood noise. Most homes are original ranches, so buyers wanting modern layouts are usually watching for tasteful remodels. For quiet, schools-driven suburban living, this is a dependable Cambrian pocket.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.4
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
Median Price
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fammatre Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Farnham Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sartorette Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Latimer | Primary | K-8 | |
| George C. Payne Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Central Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Moreland Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Westmont High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.
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