Oak Grove
Neighborhood in San Jose, California
Santa Clara County 95123
Condos with grassy courtyards
Most homes here are two-level 1970s condos encircling grassy courtyards. Minimal traditional single-family homes are also available and sit close together along sidewalk-lined streets in the neighborhood’s north; Craftsman-inspired New Traditional homes can be found near Coy Park. Townhouses are also available throughout.In May 2024, the median overall home price was $570,000, 82% lower than San Jose’s average of $1.6 million. Single-family homes can cost more, with a median price of $1.3 million. A one-bedroom condo can start at $440,700, plus homeowners association fees, while a three-bedroom with a garage can cost $770,000, plus fees. A three-bedroom single-family home can cost between $1.1 million and $1.5 million.
Volunteer at the community gardens in Martial Cottle Park
“Martial Cottle Park is one of the greatest things that we have in Oak Grove,” Millares says. “You can walk around the park and see lots of young families with strollers walking with the grandparents. They also have a volunteer program with high schools. It’s a very active community park.” The 287-acre Martial Cottle Park is on a former farm and maintains its agricultural legacy by offering community gardens and educational programs about sustainable farming. At the 4-acre Coy Park in Oak Grove’s center, kids can play on the safari-themed playground or run around in the open green space. The Westfield Oakridge mall offers more entertainment options, including the Cinemark Century Oakridge 20 XD and ScreenX movie theater and the Bowlero San Jose bowling alley.Join the Environmental Action Club at Oak Grove High
Local kids can start at Hayes Elementary and then attend Davis Intermediate; both earn a B-minus from Niche. The B-plus-rated Oak Grove High has 30 student clubs, including the Advanced Science Research Club and Environmental Action Club. Students can also attend Summit Tahoma, an A-rated charter high school. Nearby private options include the A-rated Apostles Lutheran School for kindergarten through Grade 12.Martial Cottle Park’s Fall Festival
Pumpkins, vendors and antique cars fill Martial Cottle Park each October during the one-day Fall Festival. The park hosts other events throughout the year, including Viva CalleSJ, a biking and skating festival that shuts down San Jose’s streets in April, June and September, and the Spring Garden Fair, a plant sale each April. At Coy Park, residents can enjoy free family-friendly movie nights during the summer.Within 2 miles of Highways 85, 87 and 101
Blossom Hill Road borders Oak Grove to the south, which connects to state Routes 85 and 87, as well as U.S. Highway 101, within 2 miles. “If there’s an accident on one highway,” Millares says, “there’s another way around.” The regional Caltrain’s Blossom Hill station is 2 miles east, providing service into downtown San Jose, 9 miles north, and San Francisco, 56 miles away. The Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) Snell light rail station is a mile southeast, and the VTA bus makes several stops along Blossom Hill Road. With dedicated bike lanes and sidewalks, Oak Grove is bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Kaiser Permanente’s San Jose Medical Center is 2 miles southeast, and San José Mineta International Airport is an 11-mile trip.Catch the big game at High Five Pizza
“High Five Pizza is a super popular spot,” Millares says of the family-owned sports bar that’s been slinging pizzas since 1989. “On Wednesdays, they have barbecue day, and you can always find it packed with people coming to watch a sport.” Blossom & Bourbon serves craft cocktails and wood-fired meals like lamb chops in a modern atmosphere. National retailers like Michaels and Goodwill are in Oak Grove’s west, and the Westfield Oakridge shopping mall’s 100 retailers are a short drive away. Grocery options include Smart & Final Extra! and Safeway.Reduced air quality from nearby wildfires
Oak Grove has a low risk for wildfires, but residents may experience reduced air quality during fires in the Santa Cruz Mountains to the south. The last major wildfires were in 2020 when almost 90,000 acres burned in Santa Cruz County.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nick Bettencourt
Nick Bettencourt
Compass
(669) 271-7236
22 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$720,000 Price
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Mike Rezaee
Mike Rezaee
Intero Real Estate Services
(669) 666-6489
18 Total Sales
2 in Oak Grove
$510K - $533K Price Range
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Bill Robertson
Bill Robertson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(562) 280-2922
73 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$775,000 Price
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Alana George
Alana George
Intero Real Estate Services
(650) 668-4213
53 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$730,000 Price
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Susan Kennedy-Schatzel
Susan Kennedy-Schatzel
Mountain Realty
(669) 291-2458
20 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$540,000 Price
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Ali Talab
Ali Talab
Alliance Bay Realty
(669) 202-4014
13 Total Sales
1 in Oak Grove
$750,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Martial Cottle Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Miner Park
Chynoweth Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Edenvale Garden Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Playground
Coy Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Don Juan Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oak Grove | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oak Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Grove, San Jose sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Grove, San Jose over the last 12 months is $600,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$578,000
Median Sale Price
$600,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,320,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$525,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
101
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$638
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,675
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,491
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
961
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
911
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
721
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 4pm
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 4:30pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,225
Median Age
36
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,977
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,298
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34%
Advanced Degrees
10.4%
% Population in Labor Force
76.1%
Above 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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 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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