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Santa Teresa district suburb near sprawling parkland
Santa Teresa Foothills is a residential suburb sitting directly north of a massive park with the same name. “The entire area borders Santa Teresa Hills Park,” says Laurene Hansen, a local Realtor with Intero Real Estate. A winding pedestrian trail cradles the community's southern edge and acts as a divider between homes and the nearly 1,700-acre parkland. This neighborhood is part of San Jose’s larger Santa Teresa district, which is the southernmost part of the city. Residents here have convenient access to Highway 85, which links the area to Downtown San Jose approximately 10 miles north. “It’s a great neighborhood for people commuting to work,” Hansen says. Big box retailers, grocery stores and restaurants all sit within a mile of the neighborhood, and the CAP Index gives Santa Teresa Foothills an overall crime score of 1 out of 10, significantly below the national average of 4.
Breathtaking views and serene living in Santa Teresa Foothills.
Discover tranquility in the scenic Santa Teresa Foothills of San Jose.
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Homes sell between $1.3 million and $2 million
Since Santa Teresa Foothills is a desirable area, homes sell quickly. On average, properties sell only 11 days after being listed, considerably less than the national average of 44 days. “There’s a variety of housing options, from 1,000 square foot, two-bedroom homes to five-bedroom homes with three-car garages,” Hansen says. Single-family homes here were built during the 1960s and 1970s. Most are ranch-style dwellings and split-levels with a mix of contemporary Craftsman and Spanish-inspired touches, like terracotta roofs and rounded arches. Properties have paved driveways, attached garages and well-maintained front lawns often decorated with square hedges, small flower gardens and short palm trees. Homes here typically cost between $1.3 million and $2 million.
A cross-gabled home located in the Santa Teresa Foothills of San Jose.
A single-family home in San Jose getting ready for Halloween.
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Magnet programs at Santa Teresa High School
Kindergarten through eighth grade students are zoned for the Oak Grove Elementary School District, while the East Side Union High School District serves high schoolers. At the center of the neighborhood and within walking distance for many families is Bertha Taylor Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through sixth grade and earns a B Niche score. Students in grades five through eight can attend Leonard Herman Intermediate School, a B-plus-rated institution. Adjacent to the neighborhood is the A-rated Santa Teresa High School, where incoming ninth-grade students can apply for magnet programs in entrepreneurship, healthcare, engineering and multimedia arts.
Herman Intermediate School helps students reach new heights in the scholastic level.
Santa Teresa High School was built in 1974 in San Jose, California.
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Playgrounds and community garden plots at La Colina Park
La Colina Park is a 25-acre outdoor space in in the neighborhood that features two age-restricted playgrounds: one for toddlers and one for children between the ages of five and 12. The soccer field can be used with a permit, and gardeners can plant flowers and root vegetables in community plots. For outdoor recreation, locals head to the nearby Santa Teresa Hills, part of the 1,674-acre Santa Teresa County Park. Seventeen miles of dirt trails stretch through the park for hiking, horseback riding and biking. Golfers can tee off within the park at the Santa Teresa Golf Club, where they can play the 18-hole course or practice their swing at the driving range.
Santa Teresa County Park is a great place to bring your family in the Los Paseos neighborhood.
The playground in La Colina Park in San Jose.
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Nearby shopping and dining
Less than 2 miles north of Santa Teresa Foothills is the Village Oaks shopping center, which features big box retailers like Target, Five Below and Marshalls. PetCo offers a range of food and hygiene products for pets, and Ulta Beauty houses aisles of brand-name makeup and skincare products. Safeway supermarket is a one-stop shop for weekly groceries. Down the road is Costco Wholesale, where members shop for bulk groceries, clothing and furniture. Right outside the neighborhood are several local eateries, including Pure Tea Bar, a bubble tea shop, and Ramen Champ, a counter-service Japanese restaurant with popular menu items like fried gyoza and teriyaki chicken karaage. Oros Thai Restaurant opened in 2015 and serves patrons Thai cuisine in a laid-back diner setting.
Costco is a one stop shop for everything in your grocery list and more.
Ramen Champ has delicious authentic ramen that reminds you of Japan.
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Access to highways and public transit options
Residents in Santa Teresa Foothills have access to numerous transit options. “When the area was developed, this community was considered a transportation hub connecting to downtown,” Hansen says. “Two light rail stations connect you with downtown; an excellent bus service runs through the area, too.” The light rail stations, Santa Teresa and Cottle Light, are less than a mile from the neighborhood and run along the Blue Line. The Valley Transportation Authority operates bus routes throughout the area and has multiple stops along Santa Teresa Boulevard. Commuters have easy access to Highway 85, which connects to Highway 87 and runs into downtown San Jose. Next door is the Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, which features a 24-hour emergency room and over a dozen healthcare specialties, including radiology and physical therapy.
The Cottle Light Rail Station is one of the stops that is close to everything in the area.
Kaiser Permanente is the closest hospital around the Santa Foothills area.
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Parks in this Area
Calero Park
Bernal Gulnac Joice Ranch
Bike Trails
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Santa Teresa County Park
Golf
Grills
Picnic Area
Palmia Park
La Colina Park
Charlotte Commons Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Albertson Parkway
Bike Trails
Trails
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
20 min drive
Bus
Santa Teresa & Snell
Bus
Santa Teresa & Madison
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Santa Teresa Foothills
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Santa Teresa Foothills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Santa Teresa Foothills, San Jose sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Santa Teresa Foothills, San Jose over the last 12 months is $472,500, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Newly constructed detached ADU, featuring Two bedrooms, One bathroom, vaulted ceilings, laundry hookups, ceiling fans, and Air conditioning with its own separate entrance for full privacy and parking next to the unit. conveniently located in Blossom Valley area with Easy access to Highway 85, 87 and 101 for a quick commute to Silicon Valley and the bay area.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,294
Median Age
43
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$176,877
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$194,807
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.8%
College Graduates
53.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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