Leyva House for Sale

Leyva in San Jose is a suburban neighborhood located 6 miles from downtown, known for its excellent dining options and the highly rated Silver Creek High. The Eastridge Center shopping mall provides convenient access to retail, entertainment, and dining, with popular restaurants like Com Tam Thien Huong and The Boiling Crab nearby. The neighborhood features a mix of bungalows and ranch-style homes from the 1960s and ‘70s, modern homes in the north, a 55-plus community in the south, and condos near U.S. Highway 101. Leyva is bordered by U.S. Highway 101 to the southwest and is 4 miles from both the Capitol Caltrain station and the Alum Rock VTA light rail station. The area is pedestrian and cyclist-friendly with dedicated bike lanes and sidewalks. Local attractions include the 14-acre Arcadia Ballpark, the 8-acre Meadowfair Park, and The Aloha Fun Center, which offers roller skating, mini golf, an arcade, and laser tag. The AMC Eastridge 15 movie theater and Round1 Bowling provide additional entertainment options. Grocery shopping is convenient with stores like Sprouts Farmers Market, Lion Supermarket, and Target. Safety-wise, Leyva has a crime rate lower than the national average. However, residents near the Reid-Hillview County Airport, which is set to close in 2031, have experienced noise and past lead contamination issues. The neighborhood is also at low risk for wildfires, though nearby mountain areas pose a higher risk during fire season.