Cory is an established San Jose neighborhood directly west of the Rose Garden District. Here, you’ll find well-kept homes and have quick access to cultural attractions and major commuter routes. The community is also a major retail hotspot, with the popular Westfield Valley Fair mall right on Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Houses in Cory are nearly all single-family homes, with wide, tree-lined streets and great curb appeal. Homes span from midcentury ranch-style or Craftsman houses to New Traditional properties from the 2000s. Prices are typically from $1 million to $3 million, with landscaped lawns and gardens. “Geographically it’s closer to the tech corridor, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, etc., so commute-wise it’s more friendly than South San Jose,” says Colin Clancy, Realtor at KW Bay Area Estates with over 10 years of experience. “Cory has a higher price range than Bascom-Forest; the lots are a bit bigger, you get more room around your house, and older homes are likely remodeled.”
Local students go to schools in San Jose Unified School District, which has interdistrict and intradistrict transfer options. High schoolers often attend Abraham Lincoln High School, which has strong arts and sports programs and is a National Blue Ribbon School.
Private schools include the TK-8 St. Martin Of Tours School and Bellarmine College Preparatory School, which is a highly rated all-boys private high school. Charter options include Rocketship Ama Academy and Downtown College Prep.
Cory is near many recreational and cultural attractions. The San Jose American Little League ballpark sits in the neighborhood’s center, where locals can constantly hear sounds of home runs and cheering families. “It gets loud, but everybody likes it because it's fun loud,” says Jessica Mills, a Realtor atIntero Real Estate Services, Inc.. “You see a lot of the neighborhood there.” Other outdoor spaces and landmarks include:
One of the city’s largest shopping hubs, Westfield Valley Fair, sits adjacent to the neighborhood, providing over 200 department stores, retailers, restaurants and specialty shops like Eataly. Santana Row, just across from Valley Fair, is another upscale mall with high-end retail and restaurants in an outdoor setting. The place is also a hub for local events, including street fairs, holiday celebrations and the weekly Santana Row farmers market. Big-box stores like Target and Michaels are about 3 miles away in San Jose Market Center.
“The Bay Area is really dependent on commute,” Clancy says. “It’s closer to the epicenter of the tech industry, which is where most people work.” The neighborhood is near major freeways and public transit. You can:
Nicole Ruccolo
Compass
(650) 668-4151
17 Total Sales
1 in Cory
$1,575,000 Price
Kim Richman
Compass
(669) 230-0411
94 Total Sales
1 in Cory
$1,235,000 Price
Tracy Pina
Coldwell Banker Realty
(669) 230-1611
85 Total Sales
1 in Cory
$1,400,000 Price
Chris Alston
KW Bay Area Estates
(669) 291-1876
56 Total Sales
1 in Cory
$1,553,000 Price
Richard Tygerson
Richard Tygerson, Broker
(669) 342-2806
48 Total Sales
1 in Cory
$1,435,100 Price
Radha Rustagi
Keller Williams Thrive
(669) 203-2887
181 Total Sales
1 in Cory
$1,630,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cory | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Cory, San Jose sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Cory, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,549,084, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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