Mayfair North, San Jose, CA
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The Mayfair North area sits in East San Jose near the King and Story corridors, a working residential pocket of small postwar homes and multifamily buildings on a flat grid. It shares the deep Mexican-American heritage of the broader Mayfair district, with markets, taquerias, and family storefronts shaping the everyday rhythm along the nearby commercial strips. The appeal is affordability and walkable access to food and groceries that most San Jose suburbs cannot match, plus quick connections to Capitol Expressway and the freeway network. 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 low entry point and value the culture and convenience, it is a practical, well-connected starting block.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.5
Public Spaces2.4
Curb Appeal2.3
Overall Amenities score: 2.6
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 | |
| San Antonio Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Lee Mathson Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| August Boeger Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Independence High | High | 9-12 |
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