Willow St, San Jose, CA
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The Willow Street area sits in central San Jose near the Willow Glen and Gardner edges, a walkable pocket of older homes and small apartments on a flat grid close to the Lincoln Avenue corridor. The higher price point reflects the desirable, Willow Glen-adjacent location and the central position near downtown. Day to day, the grid and nearby corridors keep Willow Glen's shops and restaurants, downtown, Diridon Station, and the freeway network within easy reach, and the walkable layout makes errands and transit genuinely accessible. Housing is a mix of vintage bungalows and mid-century stock with varied upkeep, lots are modest, and the busier through-streets carry traffic and noise. For buyers who want to be near Willow Glen's amenities and the city core at a more accessible price than Willow Glen proper, it is a practical, well-placed option.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.5
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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 | |
| Fammatre Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Farnham Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sartorette Charter | Primary | K-5 | |
| Willow Glen Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Central Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Blackford Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Willow Glen Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Monroe Middle | Middle | 5-8 | |
| Del Mar High | High | 9-12 | |
| Willow Glen High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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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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