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Senter Monterey South, San Jose, CA

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2.9 /5
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Ranked 81st /112 in San Jose, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $1.07M
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    Value
    -(2)
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    Appreciation
    -2%(2)

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At a glance

Senter Monterey South is ranked #81 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.1/5) and safety (3.5/5, 75th of 112 in San Jose), at a median home price of $1.07M. The trade-offs are schools (2.4/5) and public spaces (2.4/5), though prices run about 34% below the San Jose median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Capitol Caltrain, Highway Corridor, Modest Homes

The southern half of the Senter and Monterey corridor has one thing worth flagging up front: the Capitol Caltrain station sits inside it. Set your expectations, though, because Capitol runs only a handful of weekday trains, so it is more a bonus than a real commute anchor. Otherwise this is the same story as its northern twin, post-war tract homes set back from the Monterey Highway between two working arterials in the flat middle of south San Jose. The appeal is straightforward: it is affordable, central to the freeways, and close to the light rail across Highway 87 to the west. The honest side is the setting, with the Monterey Highway rail-and-industrial corridor running the western edge and a public realm that is functional rather than green. This is a value neighborhood, plain and simple, for people who want into San Jose without a leafy-street premium. If a peak-hour train and cheap freeway access line up with your life, it is worth a look, with clear eyes about the corridor.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.1

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    Public Spaces

    2.4

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    Curb Appeal

    2.5

Overall Amenities score: 2.8

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.
Senter Monterey South ranks 52nd of 114 for sunshine in San Jose, and it out-suns just over half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 82° highs, and it gets about 15 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 82°
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Rank in San Jose
52nd of 114
Across the Bay Area
59th percentile
Rain per year
15 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
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary PrimaryK-6
1.9/5
Sylvandale Middle Middle7-8
2.5/5
Andrew P. Hill High High9-12
2.8/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Senter Monterey South FAQs10 answers

Is Senter Monterey South a good place to live?

Senter Monterey South ranks 81st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.1/5) and safety (3.5/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.4/5) and public spaces (2.4/5).

Is Senter Monterey South safe?

Senter Monterey South, San Jose scores 3.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 75th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Senter Monterey South cost?

The median home price in Senter Monterey South, San Jose is $1.07M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Senter Monterey South rising or falling?

The median home price in Senter Monterey South, San Jose is down about 3.3% over the past 12 months, from $1.11M to $1.07M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Senter Monterey South?

Schools serving Senter Monterey South, San Jose include Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary (1.9/5), Sylvandale Middle (2.5/5) and Andrew P. Hill High (2.8/5).

What is the weather like in Senter Monterey South?

Senter Monterey South, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 52nd 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 15 inches a year.

Is Senter Monterey South walkable to shops and restaurants?

Senter Monterey South, San Jose scores 4.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 100th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Senter Monterey South known for?

Senter Monterey South, San Jose is associated with Capitol Caltrain, Highway Corridor and Modest Homes. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.1/5).

How does Senter Monterey South compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Senter Monterey South ranks 81st of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 75th of 112 in San Jose for safety (3.5/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Senter Monterey South?

Senter Monterey South, San Jose scores lowest on schools (2.4/5) and public spaces (2.4/5).

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