Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $1.43M
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    Value
    -
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -9%

At a glance

Brooktree is ranked #28 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.7/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.0/5, 40th of 112 in San Jose) and nearby merchants (3.9/5), at a median home price of $1.43M. The trade-offs are public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5), though prices run about 12% below the San Jose median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Brooktree Elementary, Penitencia Creek, North Berryessa

Brooktree is a settled residential tract in the northern part of the Berryessa district, named for the elementary school that anchors it. It is flat, former-orchard land built out into single-family homes on quiet interior streets, part of the Berryessa Union school area, with the Penitencia Creek greenbelt and the district's parks nearby for recreation. The appeal is a calm, family-oriented, reasonably priced north-side suburb close to the Hostetter and Sierra corridors and the schools. It shares the broader Berryessa character: a solid, unflashy bedroom neighborhood that trades on schools and value rather than on any marquee landmark. The honest tradeoffs are the car-dependence, since regional shopping and BART require a drive, and a workaday streetscape without a signature commercial node at its center. But it is a dependable, well-kept pocket in a part of the city that is quietly improving as BART reshapes the area to the south. For a buyer who wants a quiet Berryessa street with a neighborhood school and creek access, Brooktree is a steady choice.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.9

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    Public Spaces

    3.2

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.2

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

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.
Brooktree ranks 94th 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
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 81°
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Rank in San Jose
94th of 114
Across the Bay Area
52nd 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
Northwood Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.5/5
Brooktree Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.2/5
Morrill Middle Middle6-8
3.7/5
Independence High High9-12
3.9/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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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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Brooktree FAQs10 answers

Is Brooktree a good place to live?

Brooktree ranks 28th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.9/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).

Is Brooktree safe?

Brooktree, San Jose scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 40th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Brooktree cost?

The median home price in Brooktree, San Jose is $1.43M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Brooktree rising or falling?

The median home price in Brooktree, San Jose is down about 8.7% over the past 12 months, from $1.57M to $1.43M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Brooktree?

Schools serving Brooktree, San Jose include Northwood Elementary (4.5/5), Brooktree Elementary (3.2/5), Morrill Middle (3.7/5) and Independence High (3.9/5).

What is the weather like in Brooktree?

Brooktree, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 94th 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 Brooktree walkable to shops and restaurants?

Brooktree, San Jose scores 3.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 32nd of 112 in San Jose.

What is Brooktree known for?

Brooktree, San Jose is associated with Brooktree Elementary, Penitencia Creek and North Berryessa. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.0/5).

How does Brooktree compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Brooktree ranks 28th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 40th of 112 in San Jose for safety (4.0/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (3.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Brooktree?

Brooktree, San Jose scores lowest on public spaces (3.2/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).

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