Mount Hamilton Rd, San Jose, CA
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Key Words:
Valley‑wide vistas, Back‑country serenity, Star‑gazer heaven
High on the eastern ridgeline, the Mount Hamilton Rd area is a sweep of oak‐studded ranchland and remote hillside acreage that climbs toward the Lick Observatory summit. Homes here are widely spaced custom estates, working ranch houses, or minimalist retreats perched for panoramic views of the Silicon Valley basin below. Daily conveniences are a good twenty‐plus minutes away-this is pure back‐country living-but residents trade that drive time for trailheads into Joseph D. Grant County Park, winding cycling routes coveted by weekend riders, and night skies dark enough for serious stargazing. A few boutique vineyards and hobby orchards dot the slopes, and ranch supply stores in Alum Rock handle essentials. Life moves slowly: quiet roads, grazing cattle, and wildlife sightings at dusk. Many properties are self‐sustaining with wells or solar arrays, and upkeep shows in neat fence lines and freshly graded driveways, though a handful of older ranches feel more rugged than refined.
Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Primary | K-8 | |
| Carolyn A. Clark Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Joseph George Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Quimby Oak Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| August Boeger Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Evergreen Valley High | High | 9-12 | |
| James Lick High | High | 9-12 | |
| Mt. Pleasant High | High | 9-12 |
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants0.6
Public Spaces4.8
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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