Graystone, San Jose, CA
At a glance
Graystone is ranked #1 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 4.3/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.7/5, 4th of 112 in San Jose) and schools (4.6/5), at a median home price of $2.34M. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.4/5), with prices running about 44% above the San Jose median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Graystone is Almaden at its most settled: a hillside grid of split-levels and ranch homes from the late 1960s and 70s tucked against the western foothills, wrapped around cul-de-sacs and its own well-regarded elementary. The Los Alamitos Creek Trail threads through the area and the wooded slice of Singer Park gives it a shady, low-key green center, with the county-park trailheads only a short drive up the road. Like the rest of Almaden, the pull here is the school boundary and the quiet; the whole neighborhood feels mature and cared for, with lawns that have been tended for decades. The catch is the same one the whole south valley lives with. You are a long way from downtown, buses are scarce, and every errand is a drive, with the nearest full shopping over on the Almaden Expressway corridor. For buyers who want a foothill address and a calm street over anything walkable, Graystone delivers exactly that.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.4
Public Spaces3.9
Curb Appeal4.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simonds Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Williams Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Graystone Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Bret Harte Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Castillero Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Leland High | High | 9-12 |
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Graystone FAQs10 answers
Is Graystone a good place to live?
Graystone ranks 1st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 4.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.7/5) and schools (4.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and a median home price of $2.34M against the San Jose median of $1.63M.
Is Graystone safe?
Graystone, San Jose scores 4.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.
What do homes in Graystone cost?
The median home price in Graystone, San Jose is $2.34M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.
Are home prices in Graystone rising or falling?
The median home price in Graystone, San Jose is down about 2.3% over the past 12 months, from $2.4M to $2.34M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Graystone?
Schools serving Graystone, San Jose include Simonds Elementary (4.4/5), Williams Elementary (5.0/5), Graystone Elementary (4.9/5), Bret Harte Middle (4.7/5) and Castillero Middle (3.6/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Graystone?
Graystone, San Jose receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 11th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 54° to 83°F and winter days 41° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Graystone walkable to shops and restaurants?
Graystone, San Jose scores 1.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 17th of 112 in San Jose.
What is Graystone known for?
Graystone, San Jose is associated with Foothill Tracts, Creek Greenbelt and Cul-de-sac Streets. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.7/5) and schools (4.6/5).
How does Graystone compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?
Graystone ranks 1st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 4th of 112 in San Jose for safety (4.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Calabazas North and Cambrian.
What are the downsides of living in Graystone?
Graystone, San Jose scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). Its median home price of $2.34M runs about 44% above the San Jose median of $1.63M.
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