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Join the Ivy League
Like its Ivy League namesake, Dartmouth is known for its history and educational opportunities. Situated 9 miles from downtown San Jose, this suburb near the Almaden Valley was built on the grounds of the Old Almaden Winery, which was founded in 1852. “This area of San Jose is a great place to raise a family,” says Becky Trovato, a Realtor with Intero Real Estate Services who’s sold homes in the area for seven years and lived here for over 50 years. “The neighborhood is well kept, people are friendly and there are great schools in this area.” Dartmouth has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 3 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. There are also many Christian churches just north of the neighborhood, including St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church and Assyrian Evangelical Church.
Ponds at Dartmouth provide a location for fishing.
Craftsman style homes are popular in the Dartmouth area.
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Character-rich ranch-style homes
Just like the neighborhood itself, streets north of Blossom Hill Road are named after Ivy League schools, including Princeton Drive and Yale Drive. Yards are large enough for mature trees, landscaped gardens and paved driveways. Most homes here are 1960s ranch-style with Craftsman and Tudor elements, including front-gabled roofs and decorative timbering. South of Blossom Hill Road, two-story 1990s New Traditional homes with Mediterranean elements are more common.
“This housing market is hot right now, meaning houses don’t stay on the market for long,” Trovato says. In April 2024, the median home price here was $1.5 million, 5% less than San Jose’s median. A three-bedroom ranch-style home can start at $1.2 million, while a four-bedroom New Traditional home can cost $2.3 million.
You will find colorful Craftsman homes in Dartmouth.
There are a lot of ranch style homes in the Dartmouth area.
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Stroll through history at Almaden Winery Park
The 3-acre Almaden Winery Park is the neighborhood’s only park, and it celebrates the Old Almaden Winery’s history. An original building, a small vineyard and a rose garden mark the site, as well as a playground and picnic area. Connected to the park is the Almaden Winery Community Center, which holds regular programs for the Assyrian American Association of San Jose and Work2future, a workforce development program. At the nearby 60-acre Almaden Lake Park, residents can stroll around the 32-acre lake or pedal-boat in the summer. Starting at Singletree Way, residents can bike or jog the 2-mile Guadalupe Creek Trail to the Almaden Expressway.
A cyclist riding around Almaden Lake Park in the Dartmouth area.
Gazebo at Almaden Winery Park provides beautiful photography opportunities.
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Bear Witness at Branham High
Local kids can start at Guadalupe Elementary, and then attend Dartmouth Middle; both earn an A from Niche. At the A-rated Branham High, students studying journalism can work on the Bear Witness student newspaper, a monthly publication that has won National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker awards as recently as 2021. Nearby private options include the A-plus-rated Stratford School for kids in kindergarten through Grade 5 and the A-minus-rated Venture Christian Academy for kids in pre-kindergarten through Grade 8.
At Branham High School in Rose-Sartorette, students can enroll in a range of course.
Learning flourishes at Guadalupe Elementary School.
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Illuminate Almaden Lake at the Water Lantern Festival
Glowing lanterns fill Almaden Lake during the annual Water Lantern Festival each summer. Residents can decorate a floating lantern in remembrance of a loved one or to set a new intention for the future. As they watch their lantern drift on the water, they can listen to live music, browse vendors and grab a bite to eat from a food truck.
A man picking out some asparagus at the Princeton Plaza Farmers Market.
A local picking out some greens at the Princeton Plaza Farmers Market.
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VTA bus and light rail along Blossom Hill Road
Blossom Hill Road passes through the center of Dartmouth. State Route 85 is to the north, and the Almaden Expressway is east. The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) bus makes several stops along Blossom Hill Road, and residents can board the VTA light rail at the Blossom Hill Station 5 miles east. While there are few dedicated bike lanes in Dartmouth, residents can take the Guadalupe Creek Trail east to more bike-friendly areas. Plenty of sidewalks make the area pedestrian-friendly. The Good Samaritan Hospital is 4 miles northwest, and San José Mineta International Airport is a 12-mile trip.
The VTA light rail on Blossom Hill is a great place to take you around San Jose.
Pioneer locals enjoy quick trips to Vineland Branch Library for learning and leisure activities.
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Diner breakfasts at Cup and Saucer
Locals can start their day at the family-owned Blvd Coffee, serving organic coffee and espresso with pastries and crepes. The Cup and Saucer has served diner classics like eggs benedict, club sandwiches and meatloaf since 1990. At the nearby Almaden Plaza, residents can find more dining options as well as retailers like Barnes & Noble and Ross Dress for Less. The Westfield Oakridge shopping mall, 2 miles away, has nearly 100 retailers, including Nordstrom Rack and LUSH. Grocery options include Costco Wholesale, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market.
Ranch 99 Market is located inside the Oakridge Mall in the Dartmouth area.
Pioneer offers easy access to Princeton Plaza, perfect for quick shopping trips.
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Effects from wildfires in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Dartmouth is near areas in the Wildland-Urban Interface, an area of increased fire risk. Though property damage from wildfires is unlikely, residents may experience reduced air quality from nearby fires in the Santa Cruz Mountains to the south. The last major wildfire season was in 2020 when almost 400,000 acres burned in the Diablo Range over 46 days.
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Parks in this Area
Almaden Lake Park
Basketball
Fishing
Picnic Area
Almaden Winery Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Community Center
Lone Hill Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Trails
TJ Martin Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
De Anza Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Guadalupe Creek Trail
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
19 min drive
Bus
Blossom Hill & Meridian
Bus
Blossom Hill & Chambertin
Bus
Blossom Hill & Vassar
Bus
Blossom Hill & Kooser
Bus
Blossom Hill & Parkcrest
Bus
Meridian & Princeton
Bus
Meridian & Kooser
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dartmouth
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dartmouth Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dartmouth, San Jose sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Dartmouth, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,742,500, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,976
Median Age
42
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$179,353
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$187,822
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
60.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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