Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.03M
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    Value
    -
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -7%

At a glance

Northside is ranked #101 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 2.6/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (3.9/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5), at a median home price of $1.03M. It ranks 86th of 112 in San Jose for safety. The trade-offs are schools (1.7/5) and safety (3.2/5), though prices run about 37% below the San Jose median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Hensley District, Victorian Homes, Central Grid

Northside is the historic neighborhood just north of downtown, and its heart is the Hensley Historic District, a well-preserved core of Victorian-era homes, Italianate, Queen Anne and Eastlake styles, largely built between the 1860s and 1930s and listed on the National Register. That district gives Northside genuine architectural character and a real sense of place, with the landmark Hensley House and its turret among the standouts, and Backesto Park just off its southern edge for recreation. It is a flat, central grid, walkable to Japantown and downtown, offering older homes at a somewhat gentler entry than the Rose Garden or Naglee Park. The honest tradeoffs are the freeways: US-101 and Highway 880 run close on the north and east, and the character shifts from the polished historic core to more mixed blocks as you move outward. But for buyers who want Victorian architecture and a central, walkable position without the very top-tier price, Northside packs a lot of history and location into the money, especially inside the Hensley streets. It is one of central San Jose's better-kept secrets, hiding in plain sight next to Japantown.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.9

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    Public Spaces

    3.3

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    Curb Appeal

    3.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.5

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.
Northside ranks 107th of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, though it still out-suns about half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 81° highs, and it gets about 15 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 81°
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Rank in San Jose
107th of 114
Across the Bay Area
47th percentile
Rain per year
15 in
Warmest month
Aug 81° avg high
Summer day
57° → 80°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
Empire Gardens Elementary PrimaryK-5
0.8/5
Grant Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.1/5
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.5/5
Muwekma Ohlone Middle Middle6-8
1.7/5
San Jose High High9-12
2.4/5

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Northside FAQs10 answers

Is Northside a good place to live?

Northside ranks 101st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (3.9/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are schools (1.7/5) and safety (3.2/5).

Is Northside safe?

Northside, San Jose scores 3.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 86th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Northside cost?

The median home price in Northside, San Jose is $1.03M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Northside rising or falling?

The median home price in Northside, San Jose is down about 7.3% over the past 12 months, from $1.11M to $1.03M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Northside?

Schools serving Northside, San Jose include Empire Gardens Elementary (0.8/5), Grant Elementary (1.1/5), Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary (2.5/5), Muwekma Ohlone Middle (1.7/5) and San Jose High (2.4/5).

What is the weather like in Northside?

Northside, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 107th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 57° to 80°F and winter days 42° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.

Is Northside walkable to shops and restaurants?

Northside, San Jose scores 3.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 21st of 112 in San Jose.

What is Northside known for?

Northside, San Jose is associated with Hensley District, Victorian Homes and Central Grid.

How does Northside compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Northside ranks 101st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 86th of 112 in San Jose for safety (3.2/5) and scores lowest on schools (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Northside?

Northside, San Jose scores lowest on schools (1.7/5) and safety (3.2/5).

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