Neighborhood

Woodside of Almaden, San Jose, CA

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4.6 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $2.3M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $79k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    5%

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Scenic Suburbia, Strong Schools, Excellent Outdoor Access

Woodside of Almaden is a large, established neighborhood in the scenic southern stretch of Almaden Valley. Bounded by rolling foothills and anchored by quiet residential streets, it combines suburban spaciousness with close proximity to outdoor recreation and everyday amenities. The area is predominantly well-kept single-family homes with classic late-20th-century suburban design: wide lots, attached garages, and mature landscaping. The streets curve and loop with intentional design, creating a secluded, low-traffic atmosphere, and many homes enjoy views of the nearby hills or open space behind their lots. Outdoor access is a real strength. Carrabelle Park and Singer Park sit along the eastern edge with green space, playgrounds, and picnic areas, while just to the south, Almaden Quicksilver County Park offers hiking and biking trails into the hills. Education is another draw, with Graystone Elementary inside the neighborhood and Leland High just across the expressway, both well regarded, and the Farnsworth Swim School and Shadow Brook Swim Club nearby for recreation. Shopping and dining along Almaden Expressway are minutes away, so the peaceful, scenic backdrop never comes at the cost of convenience. It is Almaden hillside living at its most complete.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    1.4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4.4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    4.4

Overall Amenities score: 3.8

Median Price

0.20.40.60.81.0$-4$-2$2$4

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Sartorette Charter PrimaryK-5
Graystone Elementary PrimaryK-5
Bret Harte Middle Middle6-8
Leland High High9-12

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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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