Tanglewood / El Monte, San Jose, CA
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The Tanglewood and El Monte area is a settled residential pocket in the Blossom Valley and central-south part of San Jose, a quiet neighborhood of postwar single-family homes and small multifamily clusters on calm streets. It is an affordable, mid-tier area where the value is in the price and the position rather than scenery. Daily life runs on the surrounding corridors, where everyday shopping and services sit a short drive away, and the Snell, Blossom Hill, and Monterey routes keep errands and commutes manageable. The interior streets stay relatively calm, upkeep runs block by block, and neighborhood parks cover everyday recreation. There is limited walkable retail inside the immediate boundary, but for buyers who want a calm, affordable south-valley foothold with easy access, it is a practical option.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.9
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 2.7
Median Price
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Primary | K-8 | |
| Thomas P. Ryan Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ocala Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| August Boeger Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Mt. Pleasant High | High | 9-12 |
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