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A peaceful hamlet near Bay Area attractions
Located 7 miles from downtown San Jose, suburban Penitencia is known for its highly rated schools and convenient access to the 720-acre Alum Rock Park, California’s oldest municipal park. “I feel very engaged with the community here,” says Michael Kraus, who’s lived here since 1985 and is the president of the Penitencia Neighborhood Association. “It’s quiet, but it's very accessible to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park and Pebble Beach. I can get to the airport in 15 minutes, not using a highway. It’s a very comfortable place to live.” Penitencia has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 3 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. It’s also close to nearby attractions, including the San Jose Flea Market and Penitencia Creek Park, home to the annual Berryessa Art Festival.
Penitencia located 7 miles away from downtown San Jose.
The 720-acre Alum Rock Park is the oldest municipal park in California.
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Mediterranean-style homes along curving streets
“The community was built in 1985,” Kraus says. “The homes integrate very well with each other throughout the neighborhood, and they’re all well-constructed.” Most homes are Mediterranean-style with a two-car garage, paved driveway and a yard large enough for an ornamental tree; buyers can also find split-levels and one-story bungalows. The homes sit close together along curving streets that often end in cul-de-sacs. Townhouses and condos are also available near Interstate 680 in Penitencia’s southwest.
In April 2024, the median single-family home price here was $1.4 million, 8% less than San Jose’s median. A three-bedroom bungalow can start at $1 million, while a five-bedroom with a three-car garage can cost up to $2.2 million. Townhouse prices range from $750,000 for a two-bed to $1.3 million for a four-bed. Condo prices range from $400,000 for a one-bed to $1.1 million for a three-bed.
Mediterranean-style homes are plentiful in Penitencia.
Many of the homes in Penitencia have attached garages and big windows.
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Start an education career at Independence High
Local kids can start at Summerdale Elementary, which earns an A-minus from Niche, then attend the B-plus-rated Piedmont Middle; both schools are part of the Berryessa Union Elementary School District, which earns an overall rating of A-minus. High schoolers can go to the A-rated Independence High, part of the A-rated East Side Union High School District; students here can join career academies in education, space technology and engineering, or finance. Popular private options include the A-plus-rated St. John Vianney Catholic School, serving pre-kindergarten through Grade 8, and the A-rated Merryhill School for kids in pre-kindergarten through Grade 5.
Summerdale Elementary School is a public school in San Jose, CA.
Entrance sign for Piedmont Middle displays school news and updates.
Educational opportunities abound at Independence High School in San Jose.
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See wildlife up close at Alum Rock Park
“A lot of people walk to Penitencia Creek Park to walk their dog,” Kraus says. “It's quite safe and has a pond with ducks.” Locals can take a trail from the 38-acre Penitencia Creek Park to the 720-acre Alum Rock Park. “It’s a wonderful park for hiking,” Kraus says. “There are a lot of trails and picnic areas. They even have a nature center where they give wildlife demonstrations for the kids.” In Penitencia’s center, kids can climb on the playground or play a game of basketball at the 7-acre Cimarrón Park. The Berryessa Branch Library hosts regular events, including book clubs and meditation workshops.
Enjoy a brisk morning walk at Penitencia Creek Park in Penitencia.
Alum Rock Park is the perfect place for an afternoon hike. nearby Penitencia.
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Smoked brisket pho at Pho San Jose
For dinner, residents can enjoy smoked brisket pho and lychee iced tea on the patio at Pho San Jose, which makes their noodles fresh each day. Family-owned Jade China is the go-to takeout spot for huge portions of Chinese classics like honey walnut shrimp and beef chow fun. Residents can bargain hunt each weekend at the San Jose Flea Market, which has 120 acres of vendors and food stalls; there’s also live music and a kids’ area with a carousel and a mini-Ferris wheel. Residents can shop at the nearby Target and Marshalls, and grocery options include Safeway and Grocery Outlet.
You can find diverse selection of food trucks at Berryessa Flea Market nearby Penitencia.
Jade China is the go-to takeout spot for huge portions of Chinese classics foods in Penitencia.
Pho San Jose makes their noodles fresh each day in Penitencia.
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Easy access to the VTA light rail
Interstate 680 passes through Penitencia’s southwest. The Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) light rail makes two stops in the neighborhood, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit’s Berryessa/North San Jose station is 2 miles southwest. With its dedicated bike lanes and sidewalks, Penitencia is friendly for cyclists and pedestrians. The Regional Medical Center of San Jose is 3 miles south, and San José Mineta International Airport is a 7-mile trip.
Interstate 680 is borders of Penitencia to the southwest.
Penitencia residents can use the light rail system and commute to San Jose downtown.
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Meet the neighbors at National Night Out
Penitencia’s National Night Out draws neighbors to the streets each August to meet local police officers. “It’s a big picnic. We barbecue hotdogs in the street, and the neighbors can get to know each other,” Kraus says. May brings the Berryessa Art Festival, where thousands of people gather in Penitencia Creek Park to peruse the work of over 100 artists and artisans, sample local food trucks and dance to live music. The Pao Hua Buddhist Temple in Penitencia’s south is known for its striking architecture and popular events like Lunar New Year and the Ghost Festival.
Berryessa Art Festival is the longest running art festival in Penitencia.
Colorful windmill spinners at Berryessa Art Festival in Penitencia.
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Flooding near Penitencia Creek
Residents near Penitencia Creek can experience flooding during heavy rains; Valley Water is planning to reduce the flooding risk by building floodwalls or levees as part of its Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program. While Penitencia is at low risk for wildfires, the Santa Cruz Mountains to the south and the Diablo Range to the east are at high risk. Though property damage from wildfires is unlikely, residents might see ash and smoke. The last major wildfire was in 2020 when almost 400,000 acres burned in the Diablo Range over 46 days.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Penitencia
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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4
Crime Score
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Penitencia Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Penitencia, San Jose sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Penitencia, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,270,000, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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