Bucknall, San Jose, CA
At a glance
Bucknall is ranked #10 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 4.0/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.6/5, 8th of 112 in San Jose) and schools (4.2/5), at a median home price of $1.99M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.9/5) and public spaces (3.1/5), with prices running about 23% above the San Jose median.
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Bucknall is a settled West San Jose neighborhood that runs on two things suburban families tend to want: Moreland district schools and easy shopping. Its namesake road threads the grid, the neighborhood elementary sits inside it, and the open-air Westgate and El Paseo de Saratoga centers are right at the northwest corner for groceries, restaurants and errands. The housing is flat, single-family stock on comfortable lots near the Campbell and Saratoga borders, the kind of quiet, established streets that hold their value on schools and location. It is not flashy; the appeal is being handled, with everything you need a couple of minutes away. The honest tradeoffs are the Saratoga Avenue arterial and its shopping traffic along the edge, and no rail within an easy walk, so this is car-first living. For buyers who want the Moreland school draw and a low-key West Side address with the shopping practically attached, Bucknall is a dependable, unshowy choice that quietly checks the boxes.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.9
Public Spaces3.1
Curb Appeal3.3
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gussie M. Baker Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Forest Hill Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Moreland Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Middle | 5-8 | |
| Prospect High | High | 9-12 | |
| Westmont High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Bucknall a good place to live?
Bucknall ranks 10th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 4.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.6/5) and schools (4.2/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.9/5) and public spaces (3.1/5) and a median home price of $1.99M against the San Jose median of $1.63M.
Is Bucknall safe?
Bucknall, San Jose scores 4.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in Bucknall cost?
The median home price in Bucknall, San Jose is $1.99M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in Bucknall rising or falling?
The median home price in Bucknall, San Jose is down about 7.8% over the past 12 months, from $2.16M to $1.99M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Bucknall?
Schools serving Bucknall, San Jose include Gussie M. Baker Elementary (4.3/5), Forest Hill Elementary (5.0/5), Moreland Middle (3.5/5), Rolling Hills Middle (4.2/5) and Prospect High (3.9/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Bucknall?
Bucknall, San Jose receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 21st of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 55° to 81°F and winter days 41° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 18 inches a year.
Is Bucknall walkable to shops and restaurants?
Bucknall, San Jose scores 2.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 58th of 112 in San Jose.
What is Bucknall known for?
Bucknall, San Jose is associated with Moreland Schools, Westgate Nearby and Quiet Grid. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.6/5) and schools (4.2/5).
How does Bucknall compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
Bucknall ranks 10th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 8th of 112 in San Jose for safety (4.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.
What are the downsides of living in Bucknall?
Bucknall, San Jose scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.9/5) and public spaces (3.1/5). Its median home price of $1.99M runs about 23% above the San Jose median of $1.63M.
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