Playa Del Rey is a neighborhood in the southern part of San Jose, offering both suburban living and easy access to city conveniences. Most of the neighborhood is made up of suburban homes, but the Westfield Oakridge shopping center is close by. Commuters can take West Valley Freeway to get downtown and the surrounding Silicon Valley.
Homes in Playa Del Rey sit on compact lots and are mostly single-family ranch-style or New Traditional homes with Mediterranean touches. Prices typically range from about $1.3 million to $1.8 million, and many homes have short driveways and well-kept lawns. Condos are also available, selling from the upper $500,000s to the lower $700,000s, with monthly HOA fees that often cover landscaping and some utilities. Apartments round out the housing options, contributing to the area’s high rental rate of around 60%.
The area’s median single-family sale price is around $1.5 million, lower than nearby neighborhoods like Blossom Valley, which has a median single-family sale price of about $1.6 million. The city’s overall median single-family sale price is around $1.7 million, making Playa Del Ray a more affordable choice in general. “It’s farther away from tech hubs like Sunnyvale and Mountain View, and the commutes are longer” says Colin Clancy, Realtor at KW Bay Area Estates with over a decade of experience. “So, you get relatively more affordable home prices down there and you get better dollars for your home.”
The neighborhood is served by San Jose Unified School District, which gives families some flexibility with school choice and interdistrict transfer options. Students often attend Gunderson High School, which has Advanced Placement courses and a robust Media Arts and Production curriculum.
For charter options, students can apply to several top-rated charter schools, including Discovery Charter Falcon Campus and Summit Tahoma. If you're looking for private schooling, there are also great choices nearby. Kids in preschool to fifth grade can apply to Stratford School. Apostles Lutheran School covers transitional kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Valley Christian High School and Cambrian Academy are rated by Niche as some of the best private high schools in the Bay Area.
Nearby parks, shops and retail centers give locals plenty to do. “Not a lot of people there go downtown for shopping or dining,” Clancy says. “So what happens is you have these little neighborhoods with strip malls, retail centers and restaurants. It’s very convenient and the quality of life is huge.” Nearby options include:
People can get around by car or public transit, but “rush hour traffic can easily turn a 15-minute drive into 45 minutes or more,” Clancy says. Transit options include:
Michael Chae
US Realty
(669) 230-0551
34 Total Sales
1 in Playa Del Rey
$641,000 Price
Doug Buenz
Compass
(925) 396-8655
149 Total Sales
1 in Playa Del Rey
$580,000 Price
Linda Baker
Milestone Realty
(669) 202-2676
79 Total Sales
1 in Playa Del Rey
$1,150,000 Price
Steve Guerrero
Intero Real Estate Services
(650) 668-0960
35 Total Sales
2 in Playa Del Rey
$1.4M - $1.5M Price Range
Steve Andre
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.
(510) 661-3274
57 Total Sales
1 in Playa Del Rey
$695,000 Price
Colin Clancy
KW Bay Area Estates
(669) 271-7187
62 Total Sales
2 in Playa Del Rey
$680,000 Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Playa Del Rey | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Playa Del Rey, San Jose sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Playa Del Rey, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,395,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$1,398,000
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Median Sale Price
$1,395,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,498,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$645,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
24
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$825
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Number of Homes
744
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Number of Homes for Sale
3
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Median Year Built
1976
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Months of Supply
1.50
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,664
Below the national average
1,933
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,151
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,044
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
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$2,635 - $3,633 per month
$3,060 - $5,663 per month
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Total Population
4,328
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Median Age
39
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Population Density
15 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$117,766
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$144,813
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High School Graduates
90.1%
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College Graduates
47.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
15.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
69.1%
On par with the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
17''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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