Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA
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The Monterey Highway corridor runs through the south part of San Jose, a utilitarian stretch where older homes sit alongside light industrial lots, rail lines, and roadside commercial frontage. It is a functional, in-between zone defined more by the highway and the Caltrain corridor than by any residential identity. What it offers is connectivity and a low price of entry. The corridor runs straight toward downtown and south county, the freeways and light rail are close, and the surrounding strips cover basic services. The honest read is that this is not a scenic or recreational area: sidewalks are sparse, the rail and industrial edges bring noise and freight activity, parks are minimal, and much of the streetscape leans hard toward utility. For buyers focused on price and commute access rather than ambiance, it is a practical, no-frills option, but most people here are buying the location, not the surroundings.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.0
Public Spaces2.1
Curb Appeal2.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.4
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 | |
| Fammatre Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Farnham Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sartorette Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Shirakawa (George, Sr.) Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| August Boeger Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Willow Glen Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Yerba Buena High | High | 9-12 | |
| Willow Glen High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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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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