Roosevelt Park
French and Spanish-inspired homes
The residential streets amount to just a few short blocks, but they are densely lined with single-family homes. The occasional leafy, mature tree and hot pink crepe myrtle blossoms shade the sidewalks. “Roosevelt Park has beautiful old homes,” says Michelle Elliott, Coldwell Banker Realtor and longtime San Jose resident. Homes primarily consist of Craftsman bungalows and minimal traditional ranch-styles built between 1948 and 1885. Some are inspired by Spanish and French architecture. Prices range from about $840,000 to $1.7 million; homes over $1 million tend to be over 1,000 square feet. Condos cost between about $500,000 and $660,000, while duplexes cost around $1 million. Over two-thirds of residents rent; apartments, including those designated for older residents, are available.International culture and flavors surround Roosevelt Park
Several highly-rated Portuguese restaurants line Alum Rock Avenue. Bacalhau Grill is a popular counter-serve spot that doubles as a small market. Locals can check out Goulart Portuguese Sausage Company, the local butcher shop, or celebrate community and holiday events hosted at I.E.S. Portuguese Hall of San Jose. Just across the street is Mexico Bakery, a small spot known for its cakes and savory tamales and tortas. Shoppers can find Mexican food items at Chaparral Supermarket on Santa Clara Street. There is also a Grocery Outlet about 1.5 miles west of the neighborhood. A Walgreens on Santa Clara Street is available for pharmaceutical needs.Many San Jose schools are nearby
Students in this district have school choice. They may attend Empire Gardens Elementary School, rated C on Niche, Muwekma Ohlone Middle School, rated C-plus and San Jose High School, rated B. The high school, located within the neighborhood on East Julian Street, serves approximately 900 students and offers International Baccalaureate programs. It is also the first school in Silicon Valley to offer Project Lead the Way, a STEM-based program that prepares students for college and careers. Other schools in the neighborhood include Rocketship Discovery Prep, a C-rated K-5 charter school, and Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High, a B-rated private Catholic school.Playing sports at the namesake park
The neighborhood’s namesake park is filled with outdoor recreation opportunities. The park has wide open spaces, walking trails and a hockey rink that hosts tournament games and free skate events. The park also includes two basketball courts, two handball courts, soccer fields, a baseball field and a football stadium. But most of all, “Roosevelt Park is known for the skatepark,” Elliott says. The skatepark’s concrete bowl, ramps and ledges are decked out with colorful street art. The Roosevelt Community Center is adjacent to the park; it hosts various classes, workshops and holiday parties for all ages. Just north of the neighborhood, Watson Park has similar recreation amenities, plus a dog park.Commuting through Silicon Valley
The neighborhood borders the Bayshore Freeway, connecting it to the entire Bay Area. However, “it’s sheltered from a lot of the traffic because they’ve put up a bunch of different road calming accommodations, so people have to go around the neighborhood—unless you live there,” Elliott says. Prominent Silicon Valley employers like Adobe and Zoom are just 2 miles away downtown, while other companies like Cisco and Google are further up the Bayshore Freeway. San Jose Mineta International Airport is about 6 miles northwest, while the nearest hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, is right across from Roosevelt Park on East Santa Clara Street. Bus stops can be found along East Julian Street. Biking and walking are also efficient ways to get around the neighborhood.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Barbara Ratcliffe
BRG Realty
(669) 202-4186
7 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt Park
$1,350,000 Price
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Irina Bondar
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
(650) 398-3456
69 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt Park
$637,000 Price
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Ali Quyen Tran
Responds QuicklyKW Santa Clara Valley Inc
(669) 333-3774
106 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt Park
$1,001,000 Price
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Coco Tan
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
(669) 600-6781
457 Total Sales
1 in Roosevelt Park
$1,290,000 Price
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Elizabeth Soto
Responds QuicklyIntero Real Estate Services
(669) 242-5273
25 Total Sales
2 in Roosevelt Park
$645K - $660K Price Range
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Michael Murphy
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
(669) 201-0564
61 Total Sales
2 in Roosevelt Park
$1.1M - $1.7M Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Roosevelt Park | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
Robbery | 5 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Roosevelt Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Roosevelt Park, San Jose sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Roosevelt Park, San Jose over the last 12 months is $428,950, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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