The Makati area sits in East San Jose near the Story Road and King corridors, a working residential pocket of postwar single-family homes and small multifamily buildings on a flat, walkable grid. It is an affordable, culturally diverse area where the value is in the price and the central-east access, with a strong Filipino and Latino presence in the surrounding markets and restaurants. Day to day, the East Side shopping strips and family storefronts are close, Capitol Expressway and the freeway network are a short drive, and the gridded layout keeps daily needs genuinely walkable. The honest read includes uneven upkeep, small lots, and a streetscape built for utility, with little green space inside the immediate boundary. For buyers looking to get into the East Side at a reasonable number, it is a practical, well-connected starting block.




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| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson (Alex) Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Bernal Intermediate | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Oak Grove High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
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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