$1,312,680Average Value$838Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
What draws homebuyers to Ramblewood in South San Jose
South San Jose has many different neighborhoods to offer, but homebuyers often gravitate to Ramblewood for its updated classic homes, commuter-friendly location and access to parks. Tucked beside key routes like Highway 101, the area provides straightforward access to Silicon Valley while maintaining a sense of suburban calm and privacy. Parks and bike trails keep residents active, and East Capitol Expressway puts everyday shops and restaurants within reach. Local students attend schools a short drive from the community.
How much updated 1970s homes cost here
The neighborhood mainly offers single-family homes. Split-level and ranch-style houses are the most common architectural styles around, but there are also Spanish Revivals and contemporary homes in the area. Most properties are from the 1970s but have been updated with remodeled kitchens, bathrooms, flooring or insulation. Prices generally range from $1 million to $1.5 million. “Homes are attractively priced for the area, and buyers get a lot of privacy,” says broker Tony Dinh with Novia Home Inc.
Many yards have lush landscaping and decorative fences.
Spanish Revivals often have red tile roofs, curved lines and bright white exteriors.
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Students attend Franklin-McKinley and East Side Union schools
Students attend schools in the Franklin-McKinley and East Side Union High school districts. High schoolers attend Andrew P. Hill High School, an International Baccalaureate World School, where juniors and seniors can participate in the IB Diploma or Career-related programs.
VTA bus stops line major roads.
Commute options include Highway 101, buses and nearby rail
Commuters have direct access to Highway 101 and the East Capitol Expressway, providing routes to various San Jose and Silicon Valley job centers. Although the highways support easy commutes, they can also bring excess noise to the area. Sound barriers along the highway help reduce noise, but most people accept the inconvenience as a fair trade for quick access. VTA bus routes are available along main roads, and a Caltrain station is about 4 miles away. The Coyote Creek Trail also makes biking an option.
Nearby parks, golf courses and trails offer plenty to do outside
“People love being close to the parks,” Dinh says. In the neighborhood is Ramblewood Park, which has playgrounds for different age groups, reservable picnic areas and open turf for casual games. Just across the highway, Dove Hill Park offers similar amenities. The neighborhood is also a short drive or bike ride from the Los Lagos Golf Course and Hellyer County Park. The latter offers a velodrome for track cycling and various sports fields. People also like to go fishing at Cottonwood Lake or hiking along the Coyote Creek Trail, a paved multiuse path connecting to other regional trails.
Los Lagos Golf Course is a great place to practice putting.
Ramblewood Park features a new playground and an open turf play area.
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Restaurants, grocery stores and retail hubs line the local expressway
The closest restaurants are along East Capitol Expressway. Many are fast-casual chains, but more local options are also around, like:
Tai Pan Restaurant, a counter-serve dim sum restaurant and bakery
Back A Yard Caribbean Grill, a sit-down restaurant serving Jamaican-style dishes
Q Pot Korean BBQ & Hotpot, an all-you-can-eat spot with tableside grilling
Pho Y #1 Noodle House, a casual restaurant serving authentic Vietnamese noodle soups
Many businesses and shopping centers also line the expressway. These include:
Major retailers like Target and Ross Dress for Less
Grocery stores like Lion Supermarket and Sprouts Farmers Market
Eastridge Center, a large indoor mall with over 100 stores
Sprouts Farmers Market is the go-to for grocery shopping.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ramblewood
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
Ramblewood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ramblewood, San Jose sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Ramblewood, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,370,880, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,350,000
Median Sale Price
$1,370,880
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,370,880
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,112,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$838
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
1,010
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,721
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Median Single Family Home Rent
$5,975
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,975
Demographics
Total Population
3,697
Median Age
44
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$120,525
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$153,699
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.2%
College Graduates
32.7%
Advanced Degrees
9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%
Below the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Moderately bikeable
Bikeability®
70/ 100
Fairly walkable
Walkability®
50/ 100
Some public transit
Transit®
40/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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