Downing / Whitethorne, San Jose, CA
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The Downing and Whitethorne area is a central San Jose pocket of older single-family homes and small multifamily buildings on a flat, walkable grid near the city's central neighborhoods. It is a modest, lived-in area where the value comes from location and the bones of the established housing stock. Day to day, the gridded streets and nearby corridors keep errands and transit accessible, with downtown, the central shopping strips, and the freeway network all close. Upkeep varies house to house, lots are modest, and parking can be tight, with limited green space inside the immediate boundary. For buyers who want a central, reasonably priced foothold and do not mind doing some work on a particular house, it is a sensible option near the middle of the city.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.7
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 3
Median Price
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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 | |
| Central Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Castlemont Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Monroe Middle | Middle | 5-8 | |
| Del Mar High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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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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