Gilchrist, San Jose, CA
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The Gilchrist area is a modest residential pocket in East San Jose near the Alum Rock and King corridors, a quiet neighborhood of postwar single-family homes on low-traffic interior streets. It is an affordable, working area where the value is in the price and the central-east position rather than scenery. Inside the boundary the streets stay residential and low-key, with the busier arterials carrying the load around the edges. Everyday shopping and services sit along the nearby corridors, the East Side strips cover groceries and dining, and Capitol Expressway plus the freeway network are a short drive. Upkeep runs house to house, lots are modest, and there is limited green space inside the immediate area, so outdoor time usually means a nearby park. For buyers who want an affordable East Side foothold, it is a practical, no-frills option.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.7
Public Spaces2.8
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 2.4
Median Price
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Primary | K-8 | |
| Summerdale Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Piedmont Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| August Boeger Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Independence High | High | 9-12 |
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