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Hellyer Christopher, San Jose, CA

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3.2 /5
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Ranked 60th /112 in San Jose, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $1.13M
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    Value
    -
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    Appreciation
    -6%

At a glance

Hellyer Christopher is ranked #60 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.9/5, 55th of 112 in San Jose), at a median home price of $1.13M. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (2.9/5), though prices run about 31% below the San Jose median.

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Coyote Creek, Velodrome Nearby, Freeway-Edge Tract

Hellyer Christopher is a flat tract neighborhood west of US-101 along Hellyer Avenue, and it lives right next to one of south San Jose's best recreation assets. Just across the freeway sits Hellyer County Park, home to the region's Olympic-size velodrome, Cottonwood Lake, disc golf and a long stretch of the Coyote Creek Parkway trail, so serious outdoor amenities are a short hop away even if they are technically across the water. Christopher Elementary anchors the neighborhood itself, the homes are established single-family tracts, and the Coyote Creek greenbelt softens the eastern edge. It is a practical, mid-priced pocket that trades on that park access and easy freeway reach. The honest tradeoff is the freeway: US-101 runs the eastern boundary and brings the noise that comes with it, and the park, for all its draw, is on the far side of it. For buyers who want cycling, trails and a lake close by without paying a premium, this corner earns its spot.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    1.8

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    Public Spaces

    3.2

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    Curb Appeal

    2.9

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.
Hellyer Christopher ranks 60th 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 82° highs, and it gets about 15 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 82°
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Rank in San Jose
60th of 114
Across the Bay Area
58th percentile
Rain per year
15 in
Warmest month
Aug 82° avg high
Summer day
56° → 81°F
Winter day
42° → 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
Ramblewood Elementary PrimaryK-6
3.5/5
G. W. Hellyer Elementary PrimaryK-6
3/5
Sylvandale Middle Middle7-8
2.5/5
Davis (Caroline) Intermediate Middle7-8
2.5/5
Andrew P. Hill High High9-12
2.8/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Hellyer Christopher FAQs10 answers

Is Hellyer Christopher a good place to live?

Hellyer Christopher ranks 60th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (2.9/5).

Is Hellyer Christopher safe?

Hellyer Christopher, San Jose scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 55th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Hellyer Christopher cost?

The median home price in Hellyer Christopher, San Jose is $1.13M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Hellyer Christopher rising or falling?

The median home price in Hellyer Christopher, San Jose is down about 5.7% over the past 12 months, from $1.2M to $1.13M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Hellyer Christopher?

Schools serving Hellyer Christopher, San Jose include Ramblewood Elementary (3.5/5), G. W. Hellyer Elementary (3.0/5), Sylvandale Middle (2.5/5), Davis (Caroline) Intermediate (2.5/5) and Andrew P. Hill High (2.8/5).

What is the weather like in Hellyer Christopher?

Hellyer Christopher, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 60th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 56° to 81°F and winter days 42° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.

Is Hellyer Christopher walkable to shops and restaurants?

Hellyer Christopher, San Jose scores 1.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 99th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Hellyer Christopher known for?

Hellyer Christopher, San Jose is associated with Coyote Creek, Velodrome Nearby and Freeway-Edge Tract.

How does Hellyer Christopher compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Hellyer Christopher ranks 60th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 55th of 112 in San Jose for safety (3.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Hellyer Christopher?

Hellyer Christopher, San Jose scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (2.9/5).

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