Why Live in Murillo
Murillo, a neighborhood in the Bay Area, developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s, features predominantly two-story single-family homes with Spanish Revival and Mediterranean-style designs. The area is characterized by well-maintained sidewalks, personalized front lawns and lush palm trees. Murillo Lake Park and Casabella Park provide residents with outdoor exercise options, while the nearby Diablo Range offers extensive hiking trails and scenic outlooks. Evergreen Village Square, adjacent to Murillo, includes a Walmart Neighborhood Market, Evergreen Coffee Company, Village Grill, and the Village Square Branch Library. Bella Montagna Winery, less than a mile away, offers wine tastings with city views. The neighborhood is quieter due to the absence of major highways, with Route 101 accessible 3 miles east via Aborn Road. San Jose Mineta International Airport is 12 miles away, and the nearest hospital, Regional Medical Center of San Jose, is 6 miles away. Public transit options include the Valley Transportation Authority and the Alum Rock light rail station, 5 miles from Murillo, with future BART extensions planned. Murillo is zoned for the Evergreen Elementary School District and the East Side Union High School District, with highly rated schools such as Carolyn A. Clark Elementary, Quimby Oak Middle and Evergreen Valley High School, which is known for its nationally recognized orchestra and speech and debate teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murillo a good place to live?
Murillo is a good place to live. Murillo is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Murillo is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Murillo has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $235,816 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 68% of residents. A majority of residents in Murillo are home owners, with 9% of residents renting and 91% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Murillo can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Murillo neighborhood guide.
Is Murillo, CA a safe neighborhood?
Murillo, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Murillo?
The median home price in Murillo is $2,341,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $468,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.09%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $11,340 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $486K a year to afford the median home price in Murillo. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Murillo is $236K.
What are the best public schools in Murillo?
The best public schools that serve Murillo are:
What are the best private schools in Murillo?
The best private schools that serve Murillo are:
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Home Trends in Murillo, CA
On average, homes in Murillo, Bay Area sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Murillo, Bay Area over the last 12 months is $2,400,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$2,400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,375,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$928
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$2,341,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%