Bucknall, a suburban community in west San Jose, offers proximity to highly rated schools and lots of restaurants and shops. Though the housing inventory mostly features midcentury properties, many have been recently renovated, and some newer buildings are also available. Quiet streets are balanced with commuter-friendly access to major corporations like Apple, making it a popular spot for Silicon Valley employees.
Midcentury ranch-style homes sit close together along Bucknall’s walkable streets, mixed with some 21st-century New Traditional homes. “Bucknall’s getting a lot of investment,” says Ashwin Veeravalli, a real estate agent with The Agency who’s sold homes in the area for over 10 years. “A lot of people are investing to expand and remodel the homes. You can find large brand-new construction and big remodels. It’s a good mix of properties, and you can see the 1960s and ‘70s homes are being taken care of and upgraded.” The lots here are large enough for additions or accessory dwelling units. “It’s popular for people who have backyards to add another unit as a rental or for their adult kids to live in,” says Ayelet Gingold, who’s sold homes in the area for more than 20 years and is a founding partner of Agam Real Estate, a partner at Side, Inc. “A lot of people that have moved here in recent years improve the old properties.” Home prices vary widely depending on square footage and recent renovations, mostly ranging from $1.5 million to $2.9 million. Larger builds with more than 3,000 square feet are rarer, typically ranging from $3.2 million to $4.6 million.
Moreland School District is extremely sought-after for its top-rated institutions like Baker Elementary School and Moreland Middle School, both of which are within walking distance for much of the neighborhood. “That whole area is known for highly rated schools, which makes it really desirable,” says Sylvia Pollifrone, a local Realtor at Keller Williams Bay Area Estates with over 45 years of experience. Older students attend the Campbell Union High School District, which includes the top-rated Prospect High School. Here, students can take dual enrollment courses at West Valley College, including Public Speaking and Introduction to Film Studies. The school also offers around 80 student clubs, including Jazz Club and Mock Shark Tank Club.
Though Bucknall doesn’t have much park space, there are a few pocket playgrounds and other recreation options nearby:
Shopping hubs border the neighborhood, especially along Campbell and Saratoga avenues. Nearby restaurants include Bay Area chains like Super Duper Burgers. Boudin Bakery is known for its sourdough bread, which is available in loaves or on homemade sandwiches like chicken pesto and turkey cranberry. The Westgate Center shopping mall has national retailers like Nordstrom Rack and Famous Footwear. Grocery options include Sprouts and Trader Joe’s.
Commuters are close to Downtown San Jose, which is just under 10 miles away, as well as to tech employers such as Apple and LinkedIn. Bike lanes and wide sidewalks make the area more pedestrian friendly. Major roadways like the Lawrence Expressway and Interstate 280 are within a 5-mile radius.
Julie Tsai Law
Compass
(650) 603-5400
120 Total Sales
1 in Bucknall
$2,266,000 Price
Amol Heda
KW Bay Area Estates
(669) 221-8510
55 Total Sales
2 in Bucknall
$2M - $2.5M Price Range
Colin Clancy
KW Bay Area Estates
(669) 271-7187
62 Total Sales
1 in Bucknall
$1,620,000 Price
Tiger Teerlink
Compass
(669) 279-4730
25 Total Sales
3 in Bucknall
$2M - $2.2M Price Range
Daniel Xi
Coldwell Banker Realty
(562) 449-4817
269 Total Sales
1 in Bucknall
$2,200,000 Price
Sunaina Arora
Compass
(669) 236-2959
66 Total Sales
1 in Bucknall
$3,010,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bucknall | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Bucknall, San Jose sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Bucknall, San Jose over the last 12 months is $2,230,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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