With views of the Santa Cruz mountains, Silver Leaf sits at the southeast corner of San Jose, about 15 miles from downtown and 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.
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.”
Silver Leaf has many parks and recreational options in and around the neighborhood. You can go to:
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.
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.
“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:
Ivan Caballero
1st Class Realty Co
(669) 266-0469
57 Total Sales
1 in Silver Leaf
$1,320,000 Price
Ayelet Gingold
Agam Real Estate
(669) 202-4727
92 Total Sales
1 in Silver Leaf
$438,000 Price
Sunaina Arora
Compass
(669) 236-2959
70 Total Sales
1 in Silver Leaf
$1,279,000 Price
Beau Miracle
Miracle Realty
(559) 272-9457
121 Total Sales
2 in Silver Leaf
$1,200,000 Price Range
Vaisham Chokshi
Real Estate Source, Inc.
(510) 241-4520
18 Total Sales
1 in Silver Leaf
$1,510,000 Price
Melissa Butler
(510) 698-8177
44 Total Sales
2 in Silver Leaf
$1,100,000 Price Range
| 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
On average, homes in Silver Leaf, San Jose sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Silver Leaf, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,270,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$1,249,944
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Median Sale Price
$1,270,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,270,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
22
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$835
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Number of Homes
1,113
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Number of Homes for Sale
2
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Median Year Built
1981
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Months of Supply
1.10
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,550
Below the national average
1,934
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
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Number of Homes for Rent
1
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Median Rent
$3,885
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,885
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,885
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Total Population
11,529
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Median Age
36
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Population Density
14 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
11.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$123,625
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$150,570
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High School Graduates
87.9%
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College Graduates
43.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
15.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
73.9%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
17''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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