Why Live in Hellyer
Hellyer, a suburban neighborhood in San Jose, is situated 6 miles from downtown and is adjacent to the expansive Hellyer County Park. This 178-acre park offers numerous outdoor activities, including fishing at Cottonwood Lake, a dog park, and a playground with multistory structures and a splash pad. Cyclists can enjoy the park’s velodrome and the 15-mile Coyote Creek Trail, which connects to Anderson Lake in Morgan Hill. The Seven Trees Community Center provides a variety of programs, including summer camps, sports leagues, and arts and crafts classes, along with facilities like gyms and a recording studio. The neighborhood is served by the Seven Trees Branch Library, which hosts popular community events and educational programs. Hellyer’s streets feature 1970s ranch-style homes, 1990s Craftsman- and Mediterranean-influenced homes, and 1970s townhouses. The area is safer than the national average, with a crime score lower than the national average. Transportation is convenient with U.S. Highway 101 nearby, the VTA Capitol light rail station 2 miles away, and several VTA bus stops within the neighborhood. Dining options include La Costa for burritos and shrimp ceviche, and Happy Donuts for breakfast items. Grocery shopping is available at Marina Grocery and Mi Rancho Supermarket. Educational options include the highly rated Valley Christian High and Rocketship Rising Stars charter elementary school. Hellyer is also close to the wildland-urban interface, which may affect air quality during wildfire season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hellyer a good place to live?
Hellyer is a good place to live. Hellyer is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Hellyer is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Hellyer has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 16.6 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $129,926 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 17.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Hellyer are home owners, with 47.4% of residents renting and 52.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hellyer can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hellyer neighborhood guide.
Is Hellyer, CA a safe neighborhood?
Hellyer, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hellyer?
The median home price in Hellyer is $931,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $186,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,570 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $196K a year to afford the median home price in Hellyer. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Hellyer is $130K.
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Home Trends in Hellyer, CA
On average, homes in Hellyer, Bay Area sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Hellyer, Bay Area over the last 12 months is $1,000,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,000,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,099,444
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$546,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$724
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
61
Median List Price
$931,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%