Tucked between the Berryessa Crossing shopping center and the Oakland Road business park, this pocket centered on Chen Street blends suburban calm with a light-industrial edge. It is not widely known by name, and locals tend to fold it into Berryessa or North San Jose rather than give it a distinct label of its own. Homes are a mix of mid-century ranch styles and newer subdivisions, with several blocks showing clear investment in upkeep and landscaping. Some streets back up to commercial zones or mobile home parks, so curb appeal shifts block by block. What holds it together is location: proximity to the San Jose Municipal Golf Course and quick access to both 880 and 101 make it a surprisingly convenient base for commuters. Retail is easy along Berryessa and Hostetter, with Safeway anchoring the closest plaza. There are no major parks inside the boundary, but Vinci Park and Flickinger Park sit just beyond the edges, and the golf course perimeter adds some green. The feel is quiet if a little fragmented, an urban-suburban hybrid where convenience leads the way.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Primary | K-8 | |
| Vinci Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Brooktree Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Orchard Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Morrill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Independence High | High | 9-12 |
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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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