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Sherman Oaks West, San Jose, CA

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2.6 /5
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Ranked 102nd /112 in San Jose, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

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    Price
    $1.55M
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    Value
    -
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    Appreciation
    3%

At a glance

Sherman Oaks West is ranked #102 of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall score of 2.6/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.8/5), at a median home price of $1.55M. It ranks 80th of 112 in San Jose for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.4/5) and schools (2.7/5).

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Light-Rail Access, Sherman Oaks School, Bascom Corridor

Sherman Oaks West has the best transit access of any of these West Side tracts, and that is its calling card. Several VTA Green Line light-rail stations, Bascom, Fruitdale and Hamilton, sit at or near its edges along the Southwest Expressway, so this is a genuinely rail-connected neighborhood in a part of the city where most are car-only. It takes its name from its elementary, part of the Campbell district, and the housing is a mix of single-family and some multifamily near the Bascom corridor. The appeal is that transit access paired with a settled, reasonably priced west-side location close to Campbell and downtown. The honest tradeoffs are the Southwest Expressway rail-and-road corridor and the Bascom arterial that run through and along it, bringing traffic and train noise near those edges, and a workaday streetscape rather than a scenic one. But for a commuter who wants to live within reach of light rail without leaving the West Side, Sherman Oaks West is a smart, practical pick, and the transit genuinely sets it apart from its neighbors.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    3.8

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    Public Spaces

    3.2

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    Curb Appeal

    3.1

Overall Amenities score: 3.3

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.
Sherman Oaks West 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 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
54th of 114
Across the Bay Area
59th percentile
Rain per year
15 in
Warmest month
Aug 81° 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
Lynhaven Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.3/5
Castlemont Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.9/5
Monroe Middle Middle5-8
2.5/5
Del Mar High High9-12
3.3/5

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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.

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Sherman Oaks West FAQs10 answers

Is Sherman Oaks West a good place to live?

Sherman Oaks West ranks 102nd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.8/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.4/5) and schools (2.7/5).

Is Sherman Oaks West safe?

Sherman Oaks West, San Jose scores 2.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 105th of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose.

What do homes in Sherman Oaks West cost?

The median home price in Sherman Oaks West, San Jose is $1.55M, compared with $1.63M for San Jose as a whole.

Are home prices in Sherman Oaks West rising or falling?

The median home price in Sherman Oaks West, San Jose is up about 3.1% over the past 12 months, from $1.5M to $1.55M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Sherman Oaks West?

Schools serving Sherman Oaks West, San Jose include Lynhaven Elementary (2.3/5), Castlemont Elementary (2.9/5), Monroe Middle (2.5/5) and Del Mar High (3.3/5).

What is the weather like in Sherman Oaks West?

Sherman Oaks West, San Jose receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 54th 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 Sherman Oaks West walkable to shops and restaurants?

Sherman Oaks West, San Jose scores 3.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 55th of 112 in San Jose.

What is Sherman Oaks West known for?

Sherman Oaks West, San Jose is associated with Light-Rail Access, Sherman Oaks School and Bascom Corridor.

How does Sherman Oaks West compare to other San Jose neighborhoods?

Sherman Oaks West ranks 102nd of 112 neighborhoods in San Jose. It ranks 80th of 112 in San Jose for schools (2.7/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in San Jose are Graystone and Calabazas North.

What are the downsides of living in Sherman Oaks West?

Sherman Oaks West, San Jose scores lowest on safety (2.4/5) and schools (2.7/5).

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