Candlestick, San Jose, CA
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The Candlestick area is a quiet residential pocket in south San Jose, near the Blossom Valley and Edenvale edges. It is a low-traffic neighborhood of single-family homes on calm interior streets, chosen for peace and a reasonable price rather than walkable amenities. Inside the boundary, life is residential and unhurried. Everyday shopping and services cluster along the nearby Blossom Hill, Snell, and Santa Teresa corridors, commuters reach Highway 85 and the south county light rail without much trouble, and larger open space at Santa Teresa County Park is a short drive for weekend recreation. There is little retail within walking distance, the standard South Bay tradeoff here, but the streets stay quiet and the upkeep is generally steady. It is a practical, affordable south-valley option for buyers who value calm.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.8
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 2.6
Median Price
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Primary | K-8 | |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Horace Cureton Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Joseph George Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| August Boeger Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| James Lick High | High | 9-12 | |
| Mt. Pleasant High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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