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Five Wounds is at the heart of this San José neighborhood
Little Portugal, in East San José, celebrates the various cultures that call it home. The heart of the neighborhood is the Five Wounds Portuguese National Church, which has stood tall since 1918. “It is probably the most photographed, sketched, painted building in the city of San José,” says Davide Vieira, who has been described as the “most qualified representative of Little Portugal.” While Vieira officially moved to Little Portugal in 1971, he grew up visiting his grandparents’ home, which he now owns. Portuguese traditions and events, such as the Feast of the Holy Spirit, are still celebrated throughout the neighborhood. “Over the decades, newly arrived neighbors have contributed their own cultural additions, like the Latino low-rider car culture,” Vieira says. This blend of cultures is evident in the businesses that line the East Santa Clara/Alum Rock corridor. Students attend the San José Unified School District, which receives a B-plus from Niche.
Five Wounds Portuguese National Church is considered the heart of the Little Portugal.
Five Wounds Portuguese National Church has a large interior which can welcome many guests.
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Restaurants and stores along the East Santa Clara/Alum Rock Corridor
The blend of culture in Little Portugal is evident in the businesses in the area. “Food trucks and trailers dot the streetscape after hours with every type of Mexican, Central and South American food imaginable to complement the brick-and-mortar restaurants along the East Santa Clara and Alum Rock corridor,” Vieira says. One such restaurant is the Portuguese tapas bar Petiscos, formerly the Michelin-starred Adega. It borders the Popular Bakery with Portuguese pastries, including papo-seco, or rolls, and queijadas, a type of tart. Other eateries include the Vietnamese Yummy Trieu Chau and the Mexican El Rincon de Rita. Locals can shop at Kumar’s Island Market, Chaparral Supermarket or La Estrella Market, all within 1 mile of the neighborhood. Walmart is about a 2-mile drive, Costco is about 4 miles away and Lowe’s is approximately 5 miles away.
Locals can get dinner from food trucks that fill the corridor in the evening.
Colorful Japanese murals on retail building on Alum Rock Ave in Little Portugal.
Petiscos is a local hotspot for tapas, formerly known as the Michelin-star Adega.
Neza Birrieria is one of the most popular food trucks in the area serving Mexican food.
Locals get Mexican specialty groceries from Chaparral Supermarket.
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Feast of the Holy Spirit at Five Wounds
Little Portugal’s largest celebration of the year is the Feast of the Holy Spirit, or the “Festa do Divino Espírito Santo,” held at Five Wounds since the church’s first mass in 1918. A procession and a feast accompany the service. The School of Arts & Culture in the Mexican Heritage Plaza, within 1 mile of Little Portugal, hosts several events throughout the year, including Chile, Mole, Pozole, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day with salsa dancing, traditional meals and live mariachi music.
Colorful single-story homes in Little Portugal
While many homes have driveways, cars are parked along the residential streets of Little Portugal. Mature trees line several sidewalks in the neighborhood, while others have a clear view of the yards. Bushes, gardens and flowers add personality to the grassy or paved lawns, often surrounded by short fences. A rainbow of stucco single-story houses, either bungalows or ranch styles, fill the area, although some split levels are scattered throughout. “The home we live in was built in 1925,” Vieira says. “Some nearby are even older but have been lovingly restored by immigrants, first Portuguese, then Hispanic, and more recently, Asian.” A two-bedroom property can range from $675,000 to $800,000, while most three-bedrooms can cost between $850,000 and $1.1 million.
You will find colorful homes in the Little Portugal neighborhood.
Most homes in the neighborhood are ranch styles and bungalows.
Most of the homes in the neighborhood are colorful single-story properties.
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Little Portugal residents visit nearby amenities
Esther Medina Park features a small playground and dog park that locals can visit, although Vieira says many residents will visit Plata Arroyo Park, which borders the neighborhood. Amenities include a skatepark, two basketball courts, and two playgrounds. Vieira grew up visiting the East San José Carnegie, less than 1 mile outside the neighborhood, which now offers several clubs and classes along with its collection of books.
Enjoy a pick up basketball game at Plata Arroyo Park in Little Portugal.
Most residents travel less than 1 mile to Plata Arroyo Park for outdoor fun.
Locals enjoy skateboarding at Plata Arroyo Park.
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Students attend San José Unified School District
Students can start at Anne Darling Elementary School, which receives a C-minus from Niche, before attending the recently renamed Muwekma Ohlone Middle, which scores a C. They can get their diploma from San José High School, which earns a B. "You can get a good education there," Vieira says. The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and IB Career Certificate Programmes. Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School (CRSJ), rated B-minus, is a private school next to Five Wounds. "We partner with local businesses who can afford to sponsor a team of four students and pay for about half of their tuition," says Vieira, one of CRSJ's founders. Once a week, students will work a shift at one of these companies, many in Silicon Valley.
Students are the highest priority at San Jose High School.
Cristo Rey San Jose High School, located in Roosevelt Park Neighborhood.
Overview of Anne Darling Elementary.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School offers plenty of fun after school activities for Checkers Kids.
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Bus stops along East Santa Clara/Alum Rock corridor
The Valley Transportation Authority offers several bus stops along the East Santa Clara/Alum Rock corridor. However, residents can drive themselves, with U.S. Route 101, also known as the Bayshore Freeway, running through Little Portugal. The Bay Area Regional Transit (BART) is raising funds for a subway station near the church, and San José is developing the Five Wounds Trail to improve walkability in the neighborhood. The San José Mineta International Airport is about 6 miles away and services more than 40 nonstop domestic and international flights. The closest emergency room is the Regional Medical Center, about 1 mile outside the neighborhood.
Many Little Portugal residents take advantage of bus transportation.
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Parks in this Area
Zolezzi Park
Emma Prusch Farm Park
Watson Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Grills
Plata Arroyo Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Bonita Park
Basketball
Playground
Hacienda Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
9 min drive
Bus
Alum Rock & 33rd
Bus
Mckee & 34th
Little Portugal Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Little Portugal, San Jose sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Little Portugal, San Jose over the last 12 months is $395,990, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Great income-producing duplex with additional converted trailer on a large lot. The front unit is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath with updated kitchen, wood floors, and spacious layout, currently rented for $2,800/month. The back unit is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath with modern updates, rented for $2,150/month. The converted trailer in the rear is rented at $1,300/month. Total rental income of $6,250/month. Large
Versatile living in the heart of San Jose! Located at 264 N. 34th St, this unique property offers nearly 3,300 sqft of living space across three separate units. The main home features approx. 1,576 sqft with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Enjoy a newly constructed 700 sqft 2 bed, 1 bath main house extension with a spacious family room, plus a modern 1,000 sqft 2 bed 1 bath ADU with kitchen, open floor
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,777
Median Age
37
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,882
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,007
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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