$1,443,969Average Value$963Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Why Shawnee attracts families seeking suburban space
Tucked into south San Jose, the small, established neighborhood of Shawnee attracts buyers looking for spacious suburban living and a strong sense of community. Many homeowners are longtime residents, raising their families in the neighborhood’s well-kept single-family homes near highly rated schools and community parks. Locals also enjoy quick access to regional shopping centers, popular restaurants and major corridors leading commuters through the Bay Area.
Shawnee residents enjoy walkability to nearby shopping.
This Shawnee corner captures the area's suburban atmosphere with its tidy homes and winding streets.
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Shawnee is for well-kept homes and longtime residents
Most of the neighborhood is made up of single-family homes from the late 1960s and 1970s. Ranch-style homes are common, but New Traditional two-story homes are also around. Many homes have had their interior remodeled, and backyards can be surprisingly spacious, with mature fruit trees, rose gardens and patio spaces that feel like extensions of the home. Corner lots with extra yard space appear from time to time as well. The median sale price is around $1.5 million, with homes generally ranging from about $1.1 million to $1.7 million.
The neighborhood is very family-friendly, especially for people looking to set down long-term roots. “I’ve lived in the area for a very long time,” says Karen Johnson, owner of Johnson Pet Products. “I’ve watched young families move in, the kids grow up and then move away. Then another set moves in after them.”
This ranch-style home has a classic brick chimney, wide roofline and custom walkway.
Many lots have large grassy yards with tidy landscaping.
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Students attend Santa Teresa High School just outside the neighborhood.
Students can walk or bike to nearby Santa Teresa High School
Kids attend schools in the Oak Grove and East Side Union High school districts. Most high schoolers go to Santa Teresa High School, which is highly rated by Niche. The school is just outside the neighborhood in neighboring Santa Teresa Foothills, so many students walk or bike to and from school.
People can use VTA buses to reach San Jose destinations.
Commuting options include easy access to state Route 85
Getting around is most convenient by car. Santa Teresa Boulevard is a main road for the community, and state Route 85 is nearby for commuting around the greater Silicon Valley. Drivers can reach job hubs, like Downtown San Jose, within 10 miles. For local errands, people can catch the VTA bus or bike.
Dine at local retail centers or shop at Westfield Oakridge
Santa Teresa Square and Plaza Del Rey have a variety of local businesses. People pick up groceries at Nob Hill Foods, work out at Club Pilates or sit down for a bite to eat with friends. Popular restaurants include:
Danbi Korean Restaurant, a casual spot for Korean barbecue, savory pancakes and noodle stir-fries
Pho La, a go-to for Vietnamese-style rice plates and noodle soups with rich, slow-simmered broths
Chocolate Bash, a bubblegum pink sweet shop serving ice cream, candy and baked goods
Bistro Tupaz, a modern restaurant offering European-style cuisine and fresh pastries
Taqueria El Coral, a counter-serve spot for classic Mexican fare
“If you want to do some serious shopping, you go to Oakridge,” Johnson says. Westfield Oakridge is a large mall 2 miles away along Blossom Hill Road. There, you can browse dozens of major retailers or catch a movie.
Pho La brings bold Vietnamese flavors with its pho, vermicelli bowls and house specials.
Shawnee is a short drive from Westfield Oakridge.
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People walk around the neighborhood or play at Comanche Park
Many residents like to spend time outdoors. “The weather here is so nice, so people are always out walking,” Johnson says. In the heart of the neighborhood, kids play on Comanche Park’s colorful jungle gym while people picnic on the grass. A few streets away, Cahalan Park has similar amenities, plus ball fields and hard courts for casual games. Almaden Lake Park is a short drive away, offering walking paths around an expansive lake, bocce ball courts and more picnic areas.
Families enjoy Comanche Park’s play areas and picnic spots.
Almaden Lake Park is a favorite spot to go for a stroll.
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Spots like Cahalan Park host nearby community events
Local parks usually host the closest community events. Cahalan Park is an activity hub for Viva CalleSJ, a recurring program that closes streets to car traffic for walking, biking and skating. Almaden Lake Park hosts many larger festivals, like the annual Water Lantern Festival.
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Shawnee Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shawnee, San Jose sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Shawnee, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,557,500, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,523,000
Median Sale Price
$1,557,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,557,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$963
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
308
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1967
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,442
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Market Report
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