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Central San Jose neighborhood close to everything, including San Jose State University
About 2 miles from downtown San Jose and San Jose State University, the turn-of-the-century neighborhood of Northside is home to Victorian homes within walking distance of parks, schools and restaurants. Northside borders Japantown to the west and contains a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Center. “It’s an awesome little neighborhood, with very easy access to shopping, entertainment and nightlife downtown,” says area resident Jackie Walker, a Realtor with Christie’s International Real Estate. “It’s near a lot of high-tech companies for employment opportunities, and it’s in such a centralized location near the freeways and the airport.” Northside attracts homebuyers who value convenience, walkability and 20th century homes.
The Northside neighborhood is just adjacent to the Downtown San Jose.
Row of single family homes in San Jose's Northside neighborhood.
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Historic homes mesh with midcentury builds
Gridded residential streets are lined with sidewalks and compact, fenced-in front yards. “You can find a lot of Victorian homes from the early 1900s,” Walker says, in addition to Spanish Colonial Revivals, Queen Annes and Craftsman bungalows. While some homes predate 1900, the neighborhood also has late 20th-century traditional builds and ranch-style homes. Prices range from $670,000 to $1.8 million, depending upon recent updates: renovation-ready homes fall at the mid-$800,000s and below. “Homes here hold their value pretty well because of the location, especially with Google in talks to build a huge new office space near here,” Walker says. Condos cost between $550,000 and $900,000; prices increase with the number of bedrooms. Multifamily homes range from $830,000 to $1.4 million; those over $1 million have over 1,400 square feet. There are several apartment complexes for the two-thirds of Northside residents who rent, including off-campus San Jose State University student housing.
Classic homes with large driveways are common in the Northside neighborhood.
Northside San Jose homes offer modern style and convenient urban living.
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Local grocery options and diverse eateries
Residents can grocery shop at Cardenas Market, which offers a large selection of Mexican groceries, a bakery with freshly made tortillas, hand-cut deli meats and a fruit and juice bar. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods can be found a few miles west, along with retailers like Target, Marshalls and World Market. Roughly 2 miles north, the famous San Jose Flea Market hosts hundreds of craft and produce vendors. It also contains a beer garden and a children’s area with a carousel, a Ferris wheel and inflatable slides. Locals have a variety of diverse eateries to choose from, including Swaad Indian Cuisine for curry and kebabs; La Victoria Taqueria for casual south-of-the-border and fare and house-made sauces; and Maza Restaurant for artfully prepared seafood and cocktails. For those with a sweet tooth, Rollo’s Donuts serves homemade donuts, breakfast sandwiches and coffee.
Cardenas is a great place to get authentic mexican products in the Northside area.
La Victoria Taqueria has been a staple restaurant in the Northside area.
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Community events and social hubs
The Northside Neighborhood Association (NNA) advocates for residents and fosters a sense of community. Established in 1965, it’s the oldest neighborhood association in San José. The NNA does not collect dues, and all residents are automatically members. The NNA is one of the sponsors of the Luna Park Chalk Festival, a free, annual event that encourages everyone, from professional artists to amateurs, to create colorful chalk creations on the sidewalks at Backesto Park. Over the years, the NNA has also advocated for a new skate park, new streetlights and the opening of Joyce Ellington Branch Library. The library hosts holiday events, like photos with Santa, while Northside Community Center’s Senior Nutrition Program serves lunch five days a week. Just a few streets away, locals can mingle with vendors at Japantown Farmers Market and visit the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, which preserves and shares the Bay Area’s Japanese American culture.
International Baccalaureate World Schools in the San Jose Unified School District
Northside kids may attend schools in the San Jose Unified district. Empire Gardens Elementary, rated C-minus on Niche, is within walking distance of some homes. At Muwekma Ohlone Middle, rated C-plus, and San Jose High, rated B, students can enroll in the International Baccalaureate program, which offers a rigorous, individualized curriculum focusing on collaboration and problem-solving. Northside includes two private institutions not rated on Niche: St. Patrick School serves elementary and middle schoolers and South Bay Islamic School serves prekindergarten through tenth graders.
Empire Gardens Elementary School is one of the top elementary schools in San Jose.
Community, learning, and growth unite at San Jose High School.
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St. James, Backesto and Watson Parks
Northside residents can head to St. James Park, which hosts free summer concert performances and movie nights. Backesto Park has a community center and fields for soccer, football and picnicking. This park also includes courts for basketball, handball, bocce ball and tennis, as well as fields for softball and baseball — though the park’s main source of pride is the colorful mosaic fountain dating back to 1922, which is the oldest Solon & Schemmel Tile Company work in existence. The largest of the neighborhood parks, Watson Park, spans 27 acres and has multiple playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields and open grassy areas. There is also a dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs.
In Downtown Saint Jose, Saint James Park overflows with kids having fun before the movie night.
Challenge your friends to a game of basketball at Backesto Park in San Jose.
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Between U.S. 101 and Interstate 880
Northside is tucked between major routes like Interstate 880 and U.S. 101 (also known as Bayshore Freeway). It can get noisy approaching the main roadways and downtown. Three corporate offices for Google are within 8 miles of the neighborhood. When in need of emergency and specialized medical attention, Regional Medical Center is roughly 3 miles east. For air travel, the San Jose Mineta International Airport is less than 5 miles west. Additionally, the Valley Transportation Authority bus system transports passengers from Northside throughout the Greater San Jose area. Bike lanes are common in Northside and the neighborhood is very walkable.
VTA Buses run in the Northside neighborhood quite frequently.
The Bayshore Freeway is a convenient way to get around the Northside area.
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Parks in this Area
John P. Mcenery Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Ryland Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Grills
Roosevelt Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
St James Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Watson Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Grills
Backesto Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
8 min drive
Bus
11th & Empire
Bus
Julian & 13th
Bus
7th & Julian
Bus
Santa Clara & 5th
Bus
Santa Clara & 14th
Bus
2nd & Saint John
Bus
Julian & 6th
Northside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northside, San Jose sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northside, San Jose over the last 12 months is $450,000, down 47% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
13,298
Median Age
38
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,718
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,215
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.3%
Advanced Degrees
12.4%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
94/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57/ 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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