Lanai / Cunningham, San Jose, CA
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The Lanai and Cunningham area sits in East San Jose near the Story Road corridor and Lake Cunningham, a working residential pocket of postwar single-family homes and small multifamily buildings on a flat grid. It is an affordable, central-east area where the value is in the price and the location rather than scenery. The one real bonus is the park access. Lake Cunningham Regional Park is close, with trails, the lake, sports fields, and the skate park giving the area a genuine outdoor draw. Otherwise daily life runs on the East Side strips for groceries and services, with Capitol Expressway and the freeway network a short drive. Upkeep runs block by block, lots are small, and the streetscape leans utilitarian. For buyers who want an affordable East Side foothold with a major regional park nearby, it is a practical option.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.0
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 2.7
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 | |
| Sartorette Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Katherine R. Smith Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Clyde L. Fischer Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| George V. LeyVa Intermediate | Middle | 7-8 | |
| August Boeger Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| William C. Overfelt High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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