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Arguello lies between the mountains and major tech employers
On the outskirts of west San Jose , Arguello lies at the feet of the Santa Cruz Mountains, offering a quiet escape from the city. The hills and tree cover give this suburban community a secluded feel. Residents have access to highly rated public and private schools and lots of hiking trails. The commute to Silicon Valley tech employers like Apple is about 5 miles. Arguello lies about 15 miles from downtown and has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Arguello is a quiet neighborhood at the feet of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Arguello just 15 miles from downtown San Jose.
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Hillside suburban landscape with million-dollar homes
Though there are no sidewalks in Arguello, the quiet streets allow for neighborhood strolls and bike rides. Cul-de-sacs are lined with flowers, trees and manicured shrubs. Some streets are level, though the western part of the neighborhood gets hilly. Single-story homes are common, and styles vary from contemporary to Mediterranean-influenced properties. Typical features include solar panels and multicar garages. Prices range from $3.2 million to $7.8 million; higher-priced properties are generally closer to the Santa Cruz Mountains and have more square footage. Arguello borders another residential Saratoga neighborhood called Blue Hills . One major difference between the two neighborhoods is that Arguello includes properties in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and Blue Hills sits on flat terrain. Additionally, Arguello is the newer neighborhood of the two. “Its development was about a decade later than Blue Hills’. It was built by the same builder,” says EJ Pulpan, a Saratoga native and agent at Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno.
Arguello offers homes with stylish interiors and thoughtfully crafted exteriors.
Mediterranean-style homes are the popular choice in the Arguello neighborhood.
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Biking, golfing and hiking the Santa Cruz Mountains
There are several outdoor recreation options within and near Arguello. Locals can bike the Union Pacific Trail, a flat dirt path bordering train tracks that separates the neighborhood from Blue Hills. Beauchamps Park has well-maintained tennis courts and a playground. Saratoga Country Club members can use the club’s lighted pickleball and tennis courts and play in golf tournaments throughout the year. There are several trailheads and nature preserves to explore within the Santa Cruz Mountains. Fremont Older Open Space Preserve welcomes horseback riders, mountain bikers and leashed dogs. “People go hiking on Big Basin trails, on the paths off Highway 9 and to the Saratoga Gap,” Pulpan says. Highway 9 goes up the foothills to Saratoga Gap, a mountain pass where multi-use paths wind past Douglas fir trees. About 15 miles west of the neighborhood and farther into the mountains, Big Basin Redwoods State Park gigantic redwood trees grow in California’s oldest state park.
Arguello hikers can explore nearby mountain trails and nature preserves in Saratoga.
Tennis players can head to Beauchamps Park in Saratoga.
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Saratoga’s top-rated schools
Students may attend Blue Hills Elementary and John F. Kennedy Middle School, which are both rated A-minus on Niche, before advancing to Monta Vista High, rated A-plus. These schools allow inter- and intra-district transfers. The Monta Vista Dance Team won the national championship in 2022 and performs regularly at Bay Area competitions and events. Alternatively, Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School is one of several highly rated private schools in the area. It serves prekindergartners through eighth graders and is rated A on Niche.
Argonaut Elementary School serves students grades K-5.
Learning blossoms at Saratoga High School.
Redwood Middle School is committed to a safe environment for a diverse education.
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Sipping local wine and shopping at Westgate Center
Arguello is situated near a few shopping and dining options. Residents can drive up to one of the wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountains, like House Family Vineyards. This casual, reservation-only, family-owned spot serves local wines overlooking panoramic, hillside views of the vineyards and trees. Groceries at Safeway and breakfast at Saratoga Bagels are close to home. Jake’s of Saratoga is a local chain serving pizza, burgers and beer. The Westgate Center is a nearby indoor mall with retailers like Target and Nike Factory Store.
Arguello residents can enjoy local wines with hillside views at House Family Vineyards.
Arguello shoppers can grab groceries at Safeway.
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Driving to Silicon Valley’s tech hubs
A few local bus stops are on Saratoga Sunnyvale Road, but Arguello is mostly car-dependent. State Route 85 leads northwest to the tech hubs in Cupertino , Sunnyvale and Mountain View . El Camino Health – Los Gatos Hospital is about 6 miles away, and San Jose Mineta International Airport is about 15 miles away.
Bus 51 is the main bus ride on Saratoga Sunnyvale Road in Arguello.
State Route 85 access is minutes away from Arguello.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Arguello
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Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Arguello Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Arguello, Saratoga sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Arguello, Saratoga over the last 12 months is $4,100,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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