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Central San Jose community close to city shops, parks and activities
Set a mile south of Downtown San Jose, Spartan-Keyes is a diverse neighborhood close to Interstate 280, San Jose State University and the highly attended Kelley Park. “If somebody was looking for condos and a central location, it’s a viable option,” says Fred Wikkeling, Broker and owner at Tola Properties, who’s worked in San Jose since the 1970s. “It’s more affordable than other areas of San Jose.” The residential streets are lined with bright green oak and rubber trees, and the occasional blue and yellow university flag flies over the neighborhood. It’s a pedestrian-friendly community with crosswalks and sidewalks leading to small Asian and Mexican markets. Keyes Street is a major four-lane thoroughfare where drivers can see the distant Santa Teresa and Diablo Mountain ranges while traveling toward the Little Saigon neighborhood for city events and celebrations.
Spartan-Keyes offers diverse living just minutes south of Downtown San Jose.
Spartan-Keyes offers vibrant community living with rich cultural heritage in San Jose.
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Late 20th-century condos near historic homes
A large portion of the neighborhood consists of apartment communities like Bella Castello and condominium developments like Brickyard Place and Sienna Court. These late 20th-century condo communities feature pools, lounge areas for work or studying and monthly HOA fees of up to $700 for ground maintenance and utilities. Prices for these condos range between $450,000 and $700,000. Streets are laid in a grid pattern, covered with mature palm trees, blooming primroses and shading maples, and asphalt roads are lined with sidewalks connecting to small intersections with crosswalks. Early 20th-century bungalows with Spanish and Craftsman-style elements are scattered throughout the area with stucco or wooden exteriors, small walk-up front porches and narrow concrete driveways. Prices range from $700,000 to $830,000. Vintage single-family homes from the 1910s and ‘20s are gathered closer to I-290, including Victorian, Queen Anne and Craftsman builds. They have gated yards, trim, front gardens and the occasional sunroom, and some homes are listed in San Jose’s Historic Resources Inventory. Prices range between $1 million and $1.5 million.
Spartan-Keyes is home to beautifully preserved old bungalows with timeless character.
This Spanish-style gem adds charm to the vibrant Spartan-Keyes neighborhood.
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Warm French rolls at Bui Phong Bakery and deals at Unique Furniture
Keyes Street runs east-west in the neighborhood, housing several local businesses and restaurants. Folks can start their mornings with French rolls and chocolate Mexican conchas at Bui Phong Bakery, then enjoy savory seafood pho at the high-rated Pho Tau Bay. Further north in the community, Clandestine Brewing serves beers on tap on its outdoor patio. For shopping, Unique Furniture offers select designs at discounted prices, and Ao Dai Bao Han sells specialty Vietnamese bridal dresses and formal wear. Folks can pick up fresh produce and meat at Thien Thanh Supermarket or travel a few miles east to Walmart Supercenter. For more local shops and boutiques, Grand Century Shopping Mall is 2 miles east, and San Jose Market shopping mall has retail chains like Target and Marshalls 5 miles northwest.
A quick 2-mile trip east of Spartan-Keyes takes you to Grand Century Shopping Mall.
Thien Thanh Supermarket in Spartan-Keyes delivers a variety of fresh, quality groceries.
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Asian food vendors at nearby Story Road Night Market
A few blocks east of Spartan-Keyes, the Little Saigon neighborhood hosts the monthly Story Road Night Market. Residents can sample different Asian foods from local vendors, listen to live music and buy drinks in the beer garden set up outside the Grand Century Mall. Twice a year in the spring and winter, San Jose hosts Viva Calle—a citywide event where streets are closed off to motor vehicles and attendees can ride or walk freely in the street. Locals in Spartan-Keyes can head over to Kelley Park during this event for snacks at vendor tents and musical street performers, and once they’re done hanging out at the park, they can bike or skate a mile north to downtown.
Grand Century Mall hosts Story Road Night Market, a go-to for Spartan-Keyes residents.
Grand Century Mall, located east of Spartan-Keyes, hosts the lively Story Road Night Market.
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Several student-led clubs at Abraham Lincoln High
The San Jose Unified School District serves the area. Kids can start at Washington Elementary, which serves kindergarten through fifth grade and scores a C from Niche. Hoover Middle offers grades six through eight and earns a B-minus, while Abraham Lincoln High is rated B-plus. The school also has student-led organizations like Middle Eastern Club and Medical Leaders of Tomorrow Club. San Jose State University is less than 2 miles north of the community and offers a long list of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university’s CEFCU Stadium—where the Spartan football team practices—is in the neighborhood along with Spartan Soccer Complex and the Spartan Beach Volleyball Courts.
Washington Elementary School is a Public School located in Washington-Guadalupe Neighborhood.
Discover knowledge at Herbert Hoover Middle School.
Entrance to Abraham Lincoln High School.
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Basketball at Bestor Art Park and hanging with animals at Happy Hollow
Within Spartan Keyes, some homeowners are within walking distance of the half-acre Bestor Art Park. Residents can shoot hoops on the half-court, check out the playground or play a game on one of the built-in chess tables. The site also houses Bestor Community Garden, where neighbors can rent lots of up to 600 square feet to grow organic fruits and vegetables. The 156-acre Kelley Park is on the eastern border of Spartan-Keyes. Locals enjoy walking and biking along the Coyote Creek Trail, feeding koi fish at the Japanese Friendship Garden and touring the dozens of African and North American animal exhibits at Happy Hollow Zoo. Kids can also play mini putt-putt or ride on small roller coasters at the zoo. Residents can cheer on the minor league San Jose Giants baseball team at Excite Ballpark near the neighborhood’s southern border. The Tinh Xa Ngoc Hoa Buddhist temple is located near the northwest corner in a gated property for those looking to meditate or pray.
Bestor Art Park in Spartan-Keyes has a vibrant playground perfect for kids to explore.
Kelly Park in Spartan-Keyes is the perfect spot for outdoor fun and community gatherings.
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Walking and biking-friendly streets in Spartan-Keyes
I-280 connects to the northern border of Spartan-Keyes, giving access to California State Route 87 a few miles west and other major cities like San Francisco. Spartan-Keyes is a highly walkable area with crosswalks and sidewalks, and folks can use bike lanes throughout. Residents can also drive, but because the area is near two major freeways, traffic can get busy when commuters come to and from work in Downtown San Jose a mile north. Valley Transportation Authority buses also make regular stops on Keyes Street, and the Convention Center Light Rail Station is about a mile north of the neighborhood, giving access to all parts of the city. Regional Medical Center is 5 miles north, and San Jose Mineta International Airport is 6 miles north via California 87.
Spartan-Keyes residents enjoy easy access to VTA buses on Keyes Street.
Nestled near Interstate 280, Spartan-Keyes provides easy access to major routes.
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Staying prepared for car break-ins
Spartan-Keyes has a CAP Crime Index score of 7 out of 10 for motor vehicle theft, compared to the national average of 4. The area does have its own Neighborhood Watch program, and local police officers patrol the community. The San Jose Police Department recommends that homeowners get motion detector lighting for porches and steering wheel locks, especially for parking during busy foot traffic times.
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Parks in this Area
Bestor Art Park
Selma Olinder Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Parque De Los Pobladores
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Kelley Park
Picnic Area
William Street Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
O'Donnell Garden Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
11 min drive
Bus
Keyes & 5th
Bus
11th & Martha
Bus
Keyes & 7th
Bus
1st & Martha
Bus
1st & Virginia
Bus
Keyes & 10th
Bus
10th & Martha
Spartan-Keyes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Spartan-Keyes, San Jose sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Spartan-Keyes, San Jose over the last 12 months is $525,000, up 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,524
Median Age
35
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,763
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,698
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.4%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
96/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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