Julian-13th, San Jose, CA
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The Julian and 13th area sits on the northeastern edge of Downtown San Jose, an older urban grid of small homes, apartments, and converted rentals near the Northside neighborhoods. It is a central, walkable pocket where the value comes from location and the bones of the historic housing stock rather than polish. Day to day, the grid keeps downtown, the light rail, and the freeway network within easy reach, and the walkable layout makes errands and transit genuinely accessible. Upkeep swings hard from house to house, lots are small, parking is tight, and the area carries the noise and rough edges of a downtown-adjacent neighborhood, with little green space inside the boundary. For buyers who want an affordable, central foothold near downtown and are betting on the street rather than the listing, it is a practical, gritty option.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.3
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.3
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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 | |
| Empire Gardens Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Grant Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Price Charter Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| San Jose 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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