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What it is like to live in Graystone's foothill setting
In south San Jose's Almaden Valley, Graystone is where city suburbs meet the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The community’s rolling streets offer a diverse collection of custom homes with expansive outdoor living spaces and hillside views. Residents have quick access to popular recreation hubs, from regional trails to sprawling county parks. Students attend sought-after schools, and commuters have a direct route into the Bay Area despite being farther south in the valley. Combined with community events and local shopping and dining, Graystone offers homebuyers a well-rounded lifestyle.
Many roads in Graystone are cul-de-sacs, helping to cut down through traffic.
Many homes here have distinct architectural details.
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Graystone’s single-family homes have pools, patios and mountain views
The community has a wide variety of single-family homes. You’ll see one-story ranch-style homes next to two-story New Traditional houses and Spanish Revivals. Some homes have distinct design elements, like steeply sloped roofs, high arches and half-timbering. Interior layouts are spacious, front yards are thoughtfully landscaped and backyards have in-ground pools, hot tubs and outdoor kitchens. Some properties even have pergolas or hilltop patios with sweeping mountain views. Prices usually range from $1.9 million to $2.8 million.
Most lots have lushly landscaped yards with flowers, shrubs and decorative rocks.
Ranch-style homes are one of the main home styles in Graystone.
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Access to Leland High School attracts many buyers
“People are moving here for the schools. It’s in one of the better parts of the school district,” says Realtor Cameron Lockard of Compass Real Estate. Kids usually start at Graystone Elementary School, a California Distinguished School in the San Jose Unified School District. Students then head to Bret Harte Middle School, followed by Leland High School. Both are highly rated by Niche, but Leland High is known for its special programs in music, drama, speech and debate. “Graystone is a little further south in the valley, but people will take that in a heartbeat to send their kids to Leland High School,” Lockard says.
Leland High School is next door to the community, drawing many families.
Graystone Elementary School is within walking distance of many homes.
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Hiking trails and county parks surround the neighborhood
The neighborhood has easy access to many outdoor destinations. Los Alamitos Creek Trail runs along Graystone’s northern edge and through several nearby neighborhoods, creating a green corridor through the Almaden Valley. At Carrabelle Park, kids play together on the playground while people enjoy their lunch in shaded picnic areas. Crowds head to Shadow Brook Swim Club to cool off in the summer, while nearby Greystone Park is the hub for Little League games. Trailheads into Santa Teresa County Park and Almaden Quicksilver County Park are a short drive away, providing miles of hiking through the region's foothills.
Carrabelle Park has open green space, picnic areas and a playground.
It's common to see families playing with their children at Carrabelle Park.
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Almaden Expressway connects commuters to San Jose job hubs
Commuting is most convenient by car. The Almaden Expressway runs through the community, connecting drivers to larger corridors, like state Route 85 and 87. People can reach job hubs in Downtown San Jose and North San Jose within 20 miles, or roughly 30 minutes based on traffic conditions. The neighborhood also has quick access to the Los Alamitos Creek and Calero Creek trails, which cyclists can use for local travel.
La Terraza Grill & Bar is known for its Colombian and Venezuelan fare.
Restaurants line the main expressway, but shopping is farther north
The closest dining options are along Almaden Expressway. Grab something to eat or drink at:
La Terraza Grill & Bar, a Colombian and Venezuelan restaurant serving arepas, cachapa and churrasco
T4 Almaden Valley, a bubble tea shop with snacks like popcorn chicken and curly fries
Almaden Sushi, a casual restaurant serving classic Japanese dishes and hand-rolled sushi
Elements Restaurant, a modern-styled eatery blending European and Vietnamese cuisine
Local businesses and supermarkets are scattered along Almaden Expressway, but major shopping centers are at least 4 miles away. “Almaden Valley isn’t really central to anything,” Lockard says. “You won’t have trouble getting groceries, but there’s no downtown district.” The closest commercial hubs include:
Almaden Plaza, an outdoor retail plaza with Costco, Trader Joe's, Hobby Lobby and TJ Maxx
Almaden Ranch, another outdoor shopping center with big names like Bass Pro Shops, Starbucks Coffee and Panera Bread
Westfield Oakridge, an indoor mall with almost 100 brand stores, an arcade and a movie theater
Local parks host annual concerts, festivals and races
Graystone has quick access to community events throughout Almaden Valley. Some of the most popular include:
Almaden Summer Concert Series, a free live music series at Greystone Park on Thursday evenings
Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival, a celebration of local artists and winemakers held each fall at Almaden Lake Park
Beer City Half Marathon & Festival, a spring race at Almaden Lake Park followed by a post-race celebration with beer tasting
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Graystone Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Graystone, San Jose sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Graystone, San Jose over the last 12 months is $2,400,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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