Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.61M
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    Value
    -
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    2%

At a glance

Dove Hill is ranked #34 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.1/5, 18th of 112 in San Jose) and safety (4.0/5), at a median home price of $1.61M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.1/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: East Hillside, Valley Views, Quiet Tract

Dove Hill is a quiet residential tract on the lower eastern hillsides of San Jose, in the Evergreen-adjacent part of the city where the valley starts to lift toward the foothills. It is single-family territory on gently rising ground, a calm, low-key pocket with a bit of elevation and, on some blocks, a valley view. Worth knowing for families: the neighborhood elementary that gave the area its name closed in 2023, so school assignments now route elsewhere and should be confirmed by address. Recreation, including the Thompson Creek trail and Lake Cunningham, is a short drive to the northwest rather than in the neighborhood. This is a thinly documented, quiet part of the city, and the honest read is that it is car-dependent without a walkable retail core or an in-neighborhood park. But it offers a peaceful, slightly elevated East Side street at an accessible price. For a buyer who wants calm and a touch of hillside over walkability, Dove Hill is a modest, sensible choice, with the school situation worth checking.

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Overall Score : 4.3
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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    2.1

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    2.9

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3

Overall Amenities score: 2.8

Neighborhood Weather

79%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 79% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Dove Hill ranks 78th of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, though it still out-suns just over half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 83° highs, and it gets about 16 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 83°
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Rank in San Jose
78th of 114
Across the Bay Area
56th percentile
Rain per year
16 in
Warmest month
Aug 83° avg high
Summer day
55° → 82°F
Winter day
41° → 60°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Cadwallader Elementary PrimaryK-6
4.3/5
John J. Montgomery Elementary PrimaryK-6
2.5/5
James Franklin Smith Elementary PrimaryK-6
5/5
George V. LeyVa Intermediate Middle7-8
3/5
Chaboya Middle Middle7-8
4.8/5
Silver Creek High High9-12
3.9/5

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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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Dove Hill FAQs10 answers

Is Dove Hill a good place to live?

Dove Hill ranks 34th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.1/5) and safety (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.1/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).

Is Dove Hill safe?

Dove Hill, San Jose scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 45th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Dove Hill cost?

The median home price in Dove Hill, San Jose is $1.61M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Dove Hill rising or falling?

The median home price in Dove Hill, San Jose is up about 1.7% over the past 12 months, from $1.58M to $1.61M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Dove Hill?

Schools serving Dove Hill, San Jose include Cadwallader Elementary (4.3/5), John J. Montgomery Elementary (2.5/5), James Franklin Smith Elementary (5.0/5), George V. LeyVa Intermediate (3.0/5) and Chaboya Middle (4.8/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Dove Hill?

Dove Hill, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 78th 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 16 inches a year.

Is Dove Hill walkable to shops and restaurants?

Dove Hill, San Jose scores 2.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 98th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Dove Hill known for?

Dove Hill, San Jose is associated with East Hillside, Valley Views and Quiet Tract. Its highest-scoring factors are schools (4.1/5) and safety (4.0/5).

How does Dove Hill compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Dove Hill ranks 34th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 18th of 112 in San Jose for schools (4.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Dove Hill?

Dove Hill, San Jose scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.1/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in San Jose, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Graystone, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
Graystone is Almaden at its most settled: a hillside grid of split-levels and ra... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Calabazas North, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
Calabazas North is a westside neighborhood built around its park and its creek, ... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Cambrian, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
Cambrian is one of those San Jose names that means more than a set of streets; i... See Full Page

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