Neighborhood

Barber Ln / Mccarthy Blvd, San Jose, CA

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3.2 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.68M(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $12k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    0%(2)

(1) Limited data(2) City data used

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Tech-focused, Convenient, Diverse

The Barber Lane and McCarthy Boulevard area sits at the northern tech edge of San Jose, a fast-paced district where residential, commercial, and corporate space all blend together. It is a hub for tech workers, with major campuses like Cisco and PayPal close at hand and quick access to Highways 237 and 880 linking it to the rest of the Bay Area. Daily life is built around convenience. The Great Mall is minutes away, and the dining options along the corridor reflect the area's deep cultural diversity, with strong Asian and South Asian markets and restaurants. Housing is predominantly modern apartments and townhomes, which suits the steady flow of professionals who want to live near work. It is more polished and corporate than cozy, and the streetscape is built for cars and campuses rather than strolling. River Oaks Park provides a genuine green retreat from the surrounding bustle, and the light rail adds a transit option. For people who want a low-maintenance, work-adjacent base in North San Jose, the tradeoff of energy over charm is the whole point.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    1.9

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.2

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.2

Overall Amenities score: 3

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