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Mt. Pleasant North, San Jose, CA

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2.8 /5
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Ranked 84th /112 in San Jose, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $1.04M
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    Value
    -
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    Appreciation
    -14%

At a glance

Mt. Pleasant North is ranked #84 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 2.8/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.6/5, 69th of 112 in San Jose), at a median home price of $1.04M. The trade-offs are schools (2.2/5) and public spaces (3.1/5), though prices run about 36% below the San Jose median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Foothill Blocks, Hill Backdrop, Quiet Streets

Mt. Pleasant North is the quieter, higher extension of the Mt. Pleasant area, where the East Side neighborhoods keep climbing toward the foothills. It is a residential pocket of single-family homes on the rising ground, sharing the calm, slightly-tucked-away character of the foothill belt, with the hills as a constant backdrop and the open country not far above. This is a thinly documented part of the city that trades on quiet and a foothill setting rather than any single landmark. The honest read is that it is car-dependent, with the nearest frequent transit downhill to the west and daily errands a drive off, and it sits near the same wildland-interface terrain that shapes the hills above. But it offers a settled, unhurried East Side street with a bit of elevation and a view in spots, at an accessible price. For a buyer who wants a peaceful, foothill-adjacent position and does not mind driving for everything, Mt. Pleasant North is a modest but pleasant option on the city's eastern edge.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.4

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    Public Spaces

    3.1

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    Curb Appeal

    3.1

Overall Amenities score: 3.2

Neighborhood Weather

79%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 79% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Mt. Pleasant North ranks 54th of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, and it out-suns just over half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 83° highs, and it gets about 16 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 83°
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Rank in San Jose
54th of 114
Across the Bay Area
59th percentile
Rain per year
16 in
Warmest month
Aug 83° avg high
Summer day
56° → 82°F
Winter day
42° → 60°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Thomas P. Ryan Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.4/5
Valle Vista Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.1/5
Ocala Middle Middle6-8
2.4/5
August Boeger Middle Middle6-8
2.5/5
James Lick High High9-12
2.2/5
Mt. Pleasant High High9-12
3/5
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
1/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Is Mt. Pleasant North a good place to live?

Mt. Pleasant North ranks 84th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.6/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.2/5) and public spaces (3.1/5).

Is Mt. Pleasant North safe?

Mt. Pleasant North, San Jose scores 3.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 69th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Mt. Pleasant North cost?

The median home price in Mt. Pleasant North, San Jose is $1.04M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Mt. Pleasant North rising or falling?

The median home price in Mt. Pleasant North, San Jose is down about 14.0% over the past 12 months, from $1.21M to $1.04M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Mt. Pleasant North?

Schools serving Mt. Pleasant North, San Jose include Thomas P. Ryan Elementary (1.4/5), Valle Vista Elementary (2.1/5), Ocala Middle (2.4/5), August Boeger Middle (2.5/5) and James Lick High (2.2/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Mt. Pleasant North?

Mt. Pleasant North, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 54th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 56° to 82°F and winter days 42° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 16 inches a year.

Is Mt. Pleasant North walkable to shops and restaurants?

Mt. Pleasant North, San Jose scores 3.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 69th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Mt. Pleasant North known for?

Mt. Pleasant North, San Jose is associated with Foothill Blocks, Hill Backdrop and Quiet Streets.

How does Mt. Pleasant North compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Mt. Pleasant North ranks 84th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 69th of 112 in San Jose for safety (3.6/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Mt. Pleasant North?

Mt. Pleasant North, San Jose scores lowest on schools (2.2/5) and public spaces (3.1/5).

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