Cottle to Lean, San Jose, CA
At a glance
Cottle to Lean is ranked #68 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are schools (3.6/5, 37th of 112 in San Jose) and nearby merchants (3.5/5), at a median home price of $1.3M. The trade-offs are public spaces (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5), though prices run about 20% below the San Jose median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Cottle to Lean is the kind of neighborhood where some of the original 1960s buyers are still on the block, and that tells you most of what you need to know. It is a settled single-family tract with its own elementary at the center, tucked between Blossom Hill Road on the north and Highway 85 on the south, with Lean Avenue closing the west side, boundaries so defined that the neighborhood association draws them the same way. That gives it a self-contained, known-your-neighbors feel. The Snell light-rail station and the Village Oaks shopping center sit right at the eastern edge for transit and errands, and the homes are mid-century and modest, the streets quiet. The obvious tradeoff is the freeway: living against Highway 85 means the south edge carries steady noise, and the housing stock is showing its age in spots. For buyers who want an established, walk-to-the-station tract at a south-valley price, it is a steady, unflashy choice in the Oak Grove school area.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.5
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson (Alex) Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Oak Ridge Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate | Middle | 5-8 | |
| Bernal Intermediate | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Santa Teresa High | High | 9-12 | |
| Oak Grove High | High | 9-12 |
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Cottle to Lean FAQs10 answers
Is Cottle to Lean a good place to live?
Cottle to Lean ranks 68th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (3.6/5) and nearby merchants (3.5/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).
Is Cottle to Lean safe?
Cottle to Lean, San Jose scores 3.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 88th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in Cottle to Lean cost?
The median home price in Cottle to Lean, San Jose is $1.3M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in Cottle to Lean rising or falling?
The median home price in Cottle to Lean, San Jose is down about 0.9% over the past 12 months, from $1.31M to $1.3M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Cottle to Lean?
Schools serving Cottle to Lean, San Jose include Anderson (Alex) Elementary (2.4/5), Oak Ridge Elementary (3.4/5), Herman (Leonard) Intermediate (4.2/5), Bernal Intermediate (3.5/5) and Santa Teresa High (4.3/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Cottle to Lean?
Cottle to Lean, San Jose receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 39th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 55° to 82°F and winter days 41° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.
Is Cottle to Lean walkable to shops and restaurants?
Cottle to Lean, San Jose scores 3.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 79th of 112 in San Jose.
What is Cottle to Lean known for?
Cottle to Lean, San Jose is associated with Anderson Elementary, Original Owners and Snell Station.
How does Cottle to Lean compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
Cottle to Lean ranks 68th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 37th of 112 in San Jose for schools (3.6/5) 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 Cottle to Lean?
Cottle to Lean, San Jose scores lowest on public spaces (3.0/5) and curb appeal (3.1/5).
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