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Tucked away in San Jose, Silver Leaf offers welcoming vibes
With views of the Santa Cruz mountains, Silver Leaf sits at the southeast corner of San Jose, about 15 miles from downtown. The neighborhood has a mix of industrial, commercial and residential sections, surrounded by major commuter routes connecting to Silicon Valley’s tech hubs. Homebuyers like the area for its many housing options, and for its competitive home prices compared to the more central neighborhoods in the north.
Aerial shot of the San Jose Silver Leaf neighborhood.
Silver Leaf neighborhood sits close to the edge of South San Jose’s sprawling landscape.
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Homes of varying styles are competitively priced
Silver Leaf has many housing options. Single-family homes fall between $1 million and $1.5 million. Condos and townhouses start in the upper $500,000s and the $900,000s, respectively, and can reach around $1.4 million. More than half of the people here rent their places, and people can check out the area’s apartment complexes. Some subdivisions have monthly HOA fees, covering recreational amenities and utilities like landscaping. “This area offers more affordability than neighborhoods farther north,” says Therese Jarrouche, owner of Success Realty with over 20 years of experience. “It has a very convenient location, with freeways, lots of shopping centers and nice restaurants.”
A New Traditional home in San Jose Silver Leaf neighborhood.
There are some single-family homes in San Jose's Silver Leaf neighborhood.
Diverse homes in San Jose Silver Leaf neighborhood.
A row of modern condominiums set in a community with a park-like setting.
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Neighborhood and county parks keep locals active
Silver Leaf has many parks and recreational options. You can go to:
Ramac Park, which features a sports field, tennis courts and playgrounds
Silver Leaf Park, which has play areas for toddlers and older kids
Raleigh Linear Park, offers a dog park, paved walking paths and sports facilities
Santa Teresa County Park, has 17 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding
Santa Teresa Golf Club, a public 18-hole course with a driving range
Long trail at Santa Teresa County Park in San Jose Silver Leaf neighborhood.
A couple of kids playing football in the Silver leaf neighborhood.
A couple of cyclists at Santa Teresa County Park.
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Shopping and dining choices are plentiful and close to home in Silver Leaf
Silver Leaf has plenty of city amenities. Businesses and big-box stores are on Cottle Road, including Target, Safeway and Petco. Village Oaks shopping center has some restaurants and stores, and there are more dining spots along Monterey Road. Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center is directly south of the area.
Monterey Plaza on Monterey Hwy in San Jose's Silver Leaf neighborhood.
Pour Decisions is a great place to get coffee in the Silver Leaf neighborhood.
Holder's Country Inn is a casual stalwart, known for its breakfasts.
A young lady stocks the candy section at Five Below in Silver Leaf.
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Public, charter and private schools draw students from Silver Leaf
Young students in Silver Leaf can attend public schools in the Oak Grove Elementary School District, including Bernal Intermediate School. Oak Grove High is in East Side Union High School District, offering Advanced Placement courses. Both school systems have intradistrict and interdistrict transfer options. “Many families also consider private and charter schools,” Jarrouche says. Alternative options include Stratford School, a highly rated private STEM academy, and the charter high school, Summit Tahoma.
Oak Grove High School, located in Oak Grove, is home of the Eagles.
Ledesma Elementary School serves Outlying Santa Clara County from kindergarten to sixth grade.
Bernal Intermediate School is located in Rancho Santa Teresa, of San Jose, CA.
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Public transportation helps residents get to San Francisco and around the Bay area
“The big commuter train that connects to San Francisco runs off Route 82,” Jarrouche says. “So even people who work in the Bay Area consider buying homes here.” People can get around by:
State Route 85 and U.S. Route 101, connecting to Silicon Valley’s tech hubs and the Bay Area
Valley Transportation Authority buses and light rail
The regional commuter train Caltrain, for access to San Francisco
San Jose Mineta International Airport, about 15 miles away
Bus Stop 68 on Cottle Road in San Jose Silver Leaf neighborhood.
A man taking the light rail by the Silver Leaf neighborhood.
The Blossom Hill Caltrain station offers transportation to other parts of the south bay area.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Silver Leaf
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Silver Leaf Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Silver Leaf, San Jose sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Silver Leaf, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,270,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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