Centerwood, San Jose, CA
At a glance
Centerwood is ranked #13 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.5/5, 6th of 112 in San Jose) and safety (4.0/5), at a median home price of $1.4M. The trade-offs are public spaces (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5), though prices run about 14% below the San Jose median.
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Centerwood is a small, quiet residential tract in the west-central part of the Evergreen area, strung along the Quimby Road corridor on the valley floor. It is single-family territory in the Evergreen school district, a calm, settled pocket that trades on being an affordable, low-key east-side street rather than on any headline amenity. Evergreen Valley High and the schools of the district sit nearby, and the walkable Evergreen Village Square is a short drive east for shopping and dining. This is a thinly documented neighborhood, the kind that shows up on a map more than in guidebooks, and the honest read is that it is car-oriented with no signature park or retail node at its center. But it keeps you in the green, family-oriented Evergreen area at a more accessible price than the foothill neighborhoods, close to the schools and the Village Square. For a value-minded buyer who wants a calm Evergreen-area street and does not need a marquee address, Centerwood is a straightforward option worth confirming block by block.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.9
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Creek Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Millbrook Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Quimby Oak Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Evergreen Valley High | High | 9-12 |
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Centerwood FAQs10 answers
Is Centerwood a good place to live?
Centerwood ranks 13th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.5/5) and safety (4.0/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).
Is Centerwood safe?
Centerwood, San Jose scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 41st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in Centerwood cost?
The median home price in Centerwood, San Jose is $1.4M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in Centerwood rising or falling?
The median home price in Centerwood, San Jose is down about 10.2% over the past 12 months, from $1.56M to $1.4M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Centerwood?
Schools serving Centerwood, San Jose include Norwood Creek Elementary (4.6/5), Millbrook Elementary (4.4/5), Quimby Oak Middle (4.2/5) and Evergreen Valley High (5.0/5).
What is the weather like in Centerwood?
Centerwood, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 80th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 56° to 81°F and winter days 42° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.
Is Centerwood walkable to shops and restaurants?
Centerwood, 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, 59th of 112 in San Jose.
What is Centerwood known for?
Centerwood, San Jose is associated with Quimby Corridor, Small Tract and Evergreen Area. Its highest-scoring factors are schools (4.5/5) and safety (4.0/5).
How does Centerwood compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
Centerwood ranks 13th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 6th of 112 in San Jose for schools (4.5/5) 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 Centerwood?
Centerwood, San Jose scores lowest on public spaces (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).
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