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Fruitdale

Fruitdale

$1,479,360 Average Value
$933 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

Fruitdale offers convenient living in San Jose

Fruitdale sits at the intersection of Interstate 280 and state Route 17, less than 5 miles west of downtown San Jose. Home to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and San Jose City College, the community has a mix of retail, offices and residential pockets. Located near major shopping hubs like South Bascom Avenue, Westfield Valley Fair and Santana Row, Fruitdale offers buyers a convenient location for city living.

Find your perfect home in the Fruitdale  neighborhood of San Jose.
Find your perfect home in the Fruitdale neighborhood of San Jose.
Fruitdale is just 5 miles from downtown San Jose.
Fruitdale is just 5 miles from downtown San Jose.
Santana Row is an upscale shopping mall in San Jose.
Santana Row is an upscale shopping mall in San Jose.
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Housing options and home prices in Fruitdale

“Fruitdale has more expensive homes compared to areas farther south,” says Therese Jarrouche, owner of Success Realty with over 20 years of experience. ”There are many midcentury homes, and it’s a more central, established area that’s closer to the tech hubs in Silicon Valley.” Single-family homes include midcentury ranch-style and New Traditional houses, often selling from $1.2 million to $2.9 million. Condos typically start around the lower $400,000s and can reach $1.2 million. Townhouses and multifamily homes fall between $1.2 million and $1.9 million. You’ll also find plenty of apartments and college students in the area, and more than half of locals are renters.

Lawns in the Fruitdale neighborhood are meticulously maintained.
Lawns in the Fruitdale neighborhood are meticulously maintained.
There are many ranch style houses in San Jose's Fruitdale neighborhood.
There are many ranch style houses in San Jose's Fruitdale neighborhood.
Colorful midcentury modern homes are popular in the Fruitdale neighborhood.
Colorful midcentury modern homes are popular in the Fruitdale neighborhood.
Low-rise condos are available in the Sierra Crest Community near state Route 17 in Fruitdale.
Low-rise condos are available in the Sierra Crest Community near state Route 17 in Fruitdale.
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Public, private and charter options that serve Fruitdale families

Young students can go to Castlemont Elementary School, which is part of Campbell Union School District. The district has an open enrollment system, with intradistrict and interdistrict transfer options through school choice. High schoolers attend Del Mar High School, an International Baccalaureate World School within Campbell Union High School District.

Highly rated private options include St. Martin of Tours School for prekindergarten through grade eight, and San Jose Christian School. The two-year community college, San José City College, sits in the neighborhood.

Castlemont Elementary School is a highly rated school in San Jose.
Castlemont Elementary School is a highly rated school in San Jose.
Monroe Middle School is one of the top middle schools in San Jose.
Monroe Middle School is one of the top middle schools in San Jose.
Del Mar High School's pylon sign in San Jose's Fruitdale neighborhood.
Del Mar High School's pylon sign in San Jose's Fruitdale neighborhood.
Locals can enroll in community college classes at San José City College in Fruitdale.
Locals can enroll in community college classes at San José City College in Fruitdale.
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Ways to get around San Jose and Silicon Valley

Fruitdale has easy access to highways and public transportation. You can:

  • Bike or walk in some parts of the neighborhood
  • Take Valley Transportation Authority bus or light rail
  • Head to San Jose Diridon Station for Caltrain access to the Bay Area
  • Get to downtown or tech hubs like Sunnyvale via Interstate 280 or state Route 17

Interstate 280 is on Fruitdale’s northern edge in San Jose.
Interstate 280 is on Fruitdale’s northern edge in San Jose.
Fruitdale residents can hop on at the Fruitdale stations in the neighborhood.
Fruitdale residents can hop on at the Fruitdale stations in the neighborhood.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is in Fruitdale’s northwest.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is in Fruitdale’s northwest.
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Nearby shopping centers and downtown Campbell offer entertainment

South Bascom Avenue is a busy road lined with locally owned shops and restaurants. Upscale shopping hubs Santana Row and Westfield Valley Fair sit catty-corner to the neighborhood, with retailers like Bloomingdale’s and Crate & Barrel. “People hang out at Santana Row a lot,” Jarrouche says. “It’s the place to be in San Jose.” Downtown Campbell is only a few miles south and has many popular restaurants and cafes.

A streetlight Records employee putting price tags on the DVDs in the Fruitdale neighborhood.
A streetlight Records employee putting price tags on the DVDs in the Fruitdale neighborhood.
Westfield Valley Fair brings shoppers the best retail destinations nearby Fruitdale.
Westfield Valley Fair brings shoppers the best retail destinations nearby Fruitdale.
K Café Patisserie and Tea House with flower-filled pink dining room in Fruitdale neighborhood.
K Café Patisserie and Tea House with flower-filled pink dining room in Fruitdale neighborhood.
Sam's Bar-B-Que offers an array of barbeque meats from regions across the country in Fruitdale.
Sam's Bar-B-Que offers an array of barbeque meats from regions across the country in Fruitdale.
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Ways to enjoy sports and the outdoors around Fruitdale

Although public outdoor space in the neighborhood is a little limited, Fruitdale is surrounded by ways to get outside. Nearby recreational spots include:

  • Marijane Hamann Park, with sports facilities and a playground
  • The 10-mile Los Gatos Creek Trail, which stretches from San Jose to Los Gatos
  • Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park, has sports fields, basketball courts and tennis courts

Expansive grass fields at Marijane Hamann Park are perfect for softball practice in Fruitdale.
Expansive grass fields at Marijane Hamann Park are perfect for softball practice in Fruitdale.
The Los Gatos Creek Trail is a popular multi-use path in Fruitdale.
The Los Gatos Creek Trail is a popular multi-use path in Fruitdale.
The Winchester Mystery House, a 160-room mansion open for tours in San Jose.
The Winchester Mystery House, a 160-room mansion open for tours in San Jose.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

10 min drive

Subway

Bascom Station

Bus

Bascom & Fruitdale

Bus

Bascom & Stokes

Bus

Stokes & Southwest

Bus

Valley Medical Center

Bus

Fruitdale & Bascom

Bus

Bascom & Downing

Bus

Bascom & Eisenhower

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,083
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,563
Below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,051
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
660
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$4,280
Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,600
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,200
Median Condo Rent
$2,900
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,475

Demographics

Total Population
11,213
Median Age
39
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$98,481
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$130,868

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
45.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.8%
% Population in Labor Force
77.4%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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