Neighborhood

Robertsville, San Jose, CA

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3.4 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.57M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Value
    -
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -10%

At a glance

Robertsville is ranked #47 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.1/5, 37th of 112 in San Jose) and nearby merchants (3.6/5), at a median home price of $1.57M. The trade-offs are public spaces (2.9/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Expressway Edge, Gunderson Area, Quiet Interior

Robertsville is a quiet, established slice of south-central San Jose that most people know as a school name before a place, part of the Gunderson High attendance area on the west side of the Almaden Expressway. It is mid-century single-family tract housing on the flat valley floor, the sort of settled, unremarkable-in-a-good-way neighborhood where the streets are calm and the prices are more reachable than in the Cambrian or Almaden pockets nearby. The Almaden Expressway runs the eastern edge, which is the main tradeoff: it is a high-volume arterial that brings traffic and noise to that side, though it also puts shopping and a fast route across the valley close at hand. Transit is bus-and-drive, and the amenities lean toward nearby rather than in the neighborhood itself. For a buyer who wants an affordable, low-key south San Jose address with easy expressway access and a decent school reputation, Robertsville is a sensible, no-frills option that keeps you close to the better-known neighborhoods.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    2.9

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

Neighborhood Weather

80%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 80% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Robertsville ranks 4th of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, and it out-suns roughly three quarters of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 82° highs, and it gets about 17 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
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Rank in San Jose
4th of 114
Across the Bay Area
75th percentile
Rain per year
17 in
Warmest month
Aug 82° avg high
Summer day
56° → 81°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
Almaden Elementary PrimaryK-5
Reed Elementary PrimaryK-5
Oster Elementary PrimaryK-5
John Muir Middle Middle6-8
Dartmouth Middle Middle6-8
Branham High High9-12
Pioneer High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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.

Median Price

Robertsville FAQs10 answers

Is Robertsville a good place to live?

Robertsville ranks 47th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.1/5) and nearby merchants (3.6/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.9/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).

Is Robertsville safe?

Robertsville, San Jose scores 4.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 37th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Robertsville cost?

The median home price in Robertsville, San Jose is $1.57M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Robertsville rising or falling?

The median home price in Robertsville, San Jose is down about 10.2% over the past 12 months, from $1.75M to $1.57M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Robertsville?

Schools serving Robertsville, San Jose include Almaden Elementary (2.0/5), Reed Elementary (4.0/5), Oster Elementary (4.8/5), John Muir Middle (2.9/5) and Dartmouth Middle (4.0/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Robertsville?

Robertsville, San Jose receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 4th of 114 in San Jose. Summer days run 56° to 81°F and winter days 42° to 60°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.

Is Robertsville walkable to shops and restaurants?

Robertsville, San Jose scores 3.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 76th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Robertsville known for?

Robertsville, San Jose is associated with Expressway Edge, Gunderson Area and Quiet Interior. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.1/5).

How does Robertsville compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Robertsville ranks 47th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 37th of 112 in San Jose for safety (4.1/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (2.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Robertsville?

Robertsville, San Jose scores lowest on public spaces (2.9/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in San Jose, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Graystone, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
Graystone is Almaden at its most settled: a hillside grid of split-levels and ra... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Calabazas North, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
Calabazas North is a westside neighborhood built around its park and its creek, ... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Cambrian, San Jose, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
Cambrian is one of those San Jose names that means more than a set of streets; i... See Full Page

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