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Laidback living in the suburbs of South San Jose
Cahalan is a suburban San Jose community tucked away between the Almaden Valley and Blossom Valley districts in the city’s southside. The neighborhood is made up of midcentury homes, a manufactured home park for seniors, an elementary school and a YMCA. Its location puts it in the outskirts of the city, but commuting is made easier by State Route 85, about a mile away. “It’s quiet, it’s safe, it’s not congested, but it’s still very convenient to the 85,” says Realtor Johnny Heckenberg of Coldwell Banker Realty, who has been working in San Jose for nearly 20 years.
Cahalan offers a peaceful suburban vibe with neat homes, leafy streets, and mountain views.
These well-kept Ranch-style homes in Cahalan feature low-maintenance yards and peaceful curb appeal.
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Midcentury homes and a mobile home park for seniors
Cahalan’s single-family homes were built in the 1960s and ‘70s. Ranch styles and Traditional homes are the most common home designs here, owing to their popularity at the time of their construction. “Homeowners in this area take a lot of pride in ownership. You drive through and you’re like, ‘Wow, these homes are really well-kept,’” Heckenberg says. Villa Teresa Mobile Community, a senior living community of manufactured homes, sits along the neighborhood’s western edge. Except for larger roadways that skirt the edges of the neighborhood, the streets are typically quiet, free of through-traffic and lined with leafy Chinese Pistache and palm trees. Single-family home prices range from $1.4 million to $2.3 million, while manufactured homes sell for between $400,000 and $550,000. “It’s a little further to commute to the big tech companies, but you can get more for your money here,” Heckenberg says.
This Traditional-style home in Cahalan features a pitched roof, bay window, and blooming rose garden.
This Midcentury Ranch-style home in Cahalan features a brick facade and manicured landscaping.
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Residents can walk to a community park and a YMCA swimming pool
Cahalan Park is a small, leafy park on Cahalan Avenue with tall stands of trees that shade its playground, meadow and sport courts. South Valley YMCA is a few blocks away and offers residents an indoor gym and an outdoor swimming pool for the hot South Bay summers. Almaden Lake Park is about a mile east. Its blue waters are surrounded by walking paths, benches and picnic areas. Also nearby is the Boulder Ridge Golf Club, a private golf course and wedding venue with stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The neighborhood’s proximity to the countryside also makes it more susceptible to the impacts of wildfires, although recent fires have largely been contained to nearby rural areas.
The kids’ playground at Cahalan Park features slides, swings, and shady trees for family fun.
South Valley Family YMCA in Cahalan offers fitness, swim programs, and youth activities year-round.
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Shopping and dining are just a short drive from home
Within the neighborhood, residents can swing by Cahalan Square Shopping Center to fill up on gas, pick up snacks at a 7-Eleven convenience store or pick up pizza from Dominos. But most prefer to head over to Blossom Hill Drive for shopping and dining. There, residents can grab groceries at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Costco, or peruse the apparel shops of Westfield Oakridge indoor shopping mall. The mall also has a movie theater, a Target and an array of restaurants to choose from. Sanraku is a local favorite for sumptuous sushi, sake and Japanese flavors.
Cahalan Square in the Cahalan neighborhood offers Domino’s, local markets, and takeout favorites.
Target is a short drive from Cahalan, offering groceries, home goods, and everyday essentials.
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There’s an elementary school in the neighborhood
Allen At Steinbeck Elementary School is within the neighborhood, putting it within walking distance for kids and parents. It gets a C-plus rating from Niche. The next steps are B-plus-rated Castillero Middle School and B-rated Gunderson High School. In addition to its AP and honors courses, Gunderson High also has a well-rounded Career Technical Education program for students who want to learn a trade that contributes to their high school credits.
Allen at Steinbeck Elementary School serves the Cahalan neighborhood with walkable access for families.
Students from Cahalan attend Castillero Middle School, known for its well-rounded education options.
Gunderson High offers Cahalan students diverse learning paths, from honors classes to technical training.
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Getting around San Jose and Silicon Valley
Cahalan is about 3 miles from the intersection of the Almaden Expressway and State Route 85, putting it within easy reach for local commuters. The highways provide a route to Downtown San Jose about 7 miles north and to other Silicon Valley destinations like Cupertino and Saratoga. Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, ranked on of the best in the United States, is about 4 miles east.
Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, ranked among the best in the U.S., sits just 4 miles east of Cahalan.
Cahalan offers easy commuter access with State Route 85 just 3 miles away, linking to San Jose and Silicon Valley.
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Crime and Safety
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Cahalan
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cahalan Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cahalan, San Jose sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Cahalan, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,530,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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