Oak Ridge, located just south of state Route 85, is a residential neighborhood in the southern part of San Jose. It offers all the classic perks of suburban living: easy access to retail and restaurants, with schools, neighborhood parks and shopping hubs all around. Route 85 connects commuters to the rest of Silicon Valley.
Midcentury ranch-style homes from the 1960s and ‘70s dominate the neighborhood, mixed with New Traditional properties from the late 1990s and the early 2000s. Houses are set on compact lots, sitting close together. Home prices typically range from $1.1 million to $2.3 million. Townhouses from the late 1990s sell between the mid-$700,000s and $900,000, with monthly HOA fees covering recreational amenities and landscaping. “It’s a very nice, self-contained area,” says Astha Mathur, Realtor at Compass with over 15 years of experience. “There’s a big Kaiser hospital nearby, you’ve got your everyday stores like Costco, nature areas, parks and schools; it’s very family-friendly and everything’s right there.” The convenience and perks are attracting lots of buyers. “It’s going to go up in value in the future because there are so many new homebuyers here," says Ashwin Veeravalli, a real estate agent with The Agency with over a decade of experience. "It’s an amazing return on investment."
Families in Oak Ridge are served by Oak Grove School District for elementary and middle school levels. Options include Herman Intermediate School, which covers fifth to eighth grades and provides a strong STEM curriculum. Students often advance to Santa Teresa High School, which is part of East Side Union High School District and offers extensive after-school extracurricular activities and sports.
Highly rated private schools in the area include the elementary STEM academy Stratford School, and Apostles Lutheran School, which serves students from transitional kindergarten to 12th grade. Kids can also apply to several top-rated charter schools, including Summit Tahoma and Discovery Charter Falcon Campus.
Oak Ridge is near several large shopping and dining hubs. Santa Teresa Square and Plaza Del Rey have local businesses and restaurants, while Southgate Shopping Center has chain retailers like Michaels and Dollar Tree. Cottle Road is lined with big-box stores, including Target and Lowe’s. You’ll also find a diverse mix of comfort and international food close by. Popular restaurants include:
Locals have easy access to the area’s parks and community spaces. Nearby spots include:
Santa Teresa Boulevard and state Route 85 connect Oak Ridge to Cambrian and other parts of South San Jose. You can get to San José Mineta International Airport and tech hubs like Sunnyvale via U.S. Route 101. Other ways to get around the city include Valley Transportation Authority’s light rail and buses, while the regional Caltrain connects to San Francisco. Within the neighborhood, bike lanes and sidewalks make Oak Ridge friendly for cyclists and pedestrians.
Gary Palacios
Compass
(669) 201-9176
223 Total Sales
4 in Oak Ridge
$1.2M - $1.7M Price Range
Nick Bettencourt
Compass
(669) 271-7236
26 Total Sales
1 in Oak Ridge
$946,000 Price
Bonafede Team
Compass
(669) 266-0177
256 Total Sales
1 in Oak Ridge
$1,480,000 Price
Vito Scarnecchia
Abitano
(669) 206-1962
40 Total Sales
1 in Oak Ridge
$1,560,000 Price
Bill Robertson
Coldwell Banker Realty
(562) 280-2922
73 Total Sales
2 in Oak Ridge
$1.3M - $1.7M Price Range
Kelley Solberg
KW Bay Area Estates
(669) 238-2350
82 Total Sales
1 in Oak Ridge
$1,400,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oak Ridge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Oak Ridge, San Jose sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Ridge, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,590,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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