Neighborhood

Berryessa North, San Jose, CA

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3.7 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.6M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Value
    -
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    1%

At a glance

Berryessa North is ranked #25 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.7/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.3/5, 25th of 112 in San Jose) and nearby merchants (3.9/5), at a median home price of $1.6M. The trade-offs are public spaces (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Interchange Edge, Berryessa Road, Freeway Access

Berryessa North is the corner of the Berryessa district that sits closest to the Interstate 680 interchange and the Berryessa Road redevelopment zone, which makes it as much about access as about neighborhood. It is flat, valley-floor residential fabric near the freeway, in the Berryessa Union school area, with the new BART station and the redeveloping flea-market site just to the east. The appeal is convenience: quick freeway access and, now, BART within a short reach, at a price below the leafier suburbs. The honest tradeoffs are exactly that freeway-and-arterial exposure, since living near the I-680 interchange means traffic and noise, and the in-flux character of the nearby flea-market redevelopment. This is a practical, transit-and-freeway-oriented pocket rather than a quiet, tucked-away one, and it is thinly documented enough that the specific block matters. But for a buyer who prioritizes getting on the freeway and reaching BART over a storybook street, Berryessa North offers a well-connected footing on the city's north side at an accessible price.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    3.9

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.1

Overall Amenities score: 3.2

Neighborhood Weather

79%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 79% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Berryessa North ranks 107th of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, though it still out-suns about half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 81° highs, and it gets about 15 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
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Rank in San Jose
107th of 114
Across the Bay Area
47th percentile
Rain per year
15 in
Warmest month
Aug 81° avg high
Summer day
57° → 80°F
Winter day
42° → 60°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Vinci Park Elementary PrimaryK-5
Brooktree Elementary PrimaryK-5
Orchard Elementary PrimaryK-8
Morrill Middle Middle6-8
Independence High High9-12

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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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Berryessa North FAQs10 answers

Is Berryessa North a good place to live?

Berryessa North ranks 25th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.3/5) and nearby merchants (3.9/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).

Is Berryessa North safe?

Berryessa North, San Jose scores 4.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 25th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Berryessa North cost?

The median home price in Berryessa North, San Jose is $1.6M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Berryessa North rising or falling?

The median home price in Berryessa North, San Jose is up about 0.9% over the past 12 months, from $1.58M to $1.6M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Berryessa North?

Schools serving Berryessa North, San Jose include Vinci Park Elementary (3.9/5), Brooktree Elementary (3.2/5), Orchard Elementary (3.3/5), Morrill Middle (3.7/5) and Independence High (3.9/5).

What is the weather like in Berryessa North?

Berryessa North, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 107th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 57° to 80°F and winter days 42° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.

Is Berryessa North walkable to shops and restaurants?

Berryessa North, San Jose scores 3.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 60th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Berryessa North known for?

Berryessa North, San Jose is associated with Interchange Edge, Berryessa Road and Freeway Access. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.3/5).

How does Berryessa North compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Berryessa North ranks 25th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 25th of 112 in San Jose for safety (4.3/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Berryessa North?

Berryessa North, San Jose scores lowest on public spaces (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).

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