Croydon, San Jose, CA
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The Croydon area is a quiet residential pocket in south San Jose near the Almaden Valley and Blossom Hill edges, a calm neighborhood of single-family homes on low-traffic streets. It is a settled, car-oriented area with tidy yards and the kind of established feel that keeps owners in place for years. This is a place built for quiet rather than walkability. The interior streets stay low-key, front yards are kept up, and everyday shopping and services cluster along the nearby Almaden Expressway and Blossom Hill corridors a short drive away. Commuters reach Highway 85 without much trouble, and the Almaden Valley parks and trails are close for weekend recreation. There is little retail within walking distance, the standard South Bay tradeoff, but in exchange buyers get a peaceful, dependable block in a desirable part of the south valley.
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Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fammatre Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Farnham Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sartorette Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Los Alamitos Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Castillero Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Pioneer High | High | 9-12 |
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