Toyon, San Jose, CA
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The Toyon area sits in the East Foothills part of San Jose near the Alum Rock and Toyon corridors, a quiet residential pocket of single-family homes on calm streets where the flatlands begin rising toward the hills. It is a settled, mid-tier neighborhood with tidy yards and an open, semi-removed backdrop. This is a place built for quiet over walkability. The interior streets stay low-key, front yards are kept up, and everyday shopping and services cluster along the nearby Alum Rock, White, and Capitol corridors a short drive away. Alum Rock Park and the foothill open space are close for hiking and weekend recreation, and commuters reach Capitol Expressway and the freeway network with a short surface run. There is little walkable retail inside the immediate area, but in exchange buyers get a peaceful, foothill-edge block with a bit of scenery at a reasonable value for the East Side.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.2
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss | Primary | K-8 | |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| William Sheppard Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Joseph George Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| August Boeger Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| James Lick High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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