Why Live in Ramblewood
Ramblewood in San Jose is a tranquil neighborhood situated 7 miles from downtown, bordered by Coyote Creek and the Hellyer Velodrome. This area is known for its Spanish-influenced homes, with newer Modern Traditional townhouses currently under construction. The neighborhood features a mix of sprawling ranch-style homes and townhouses built in the 1980s, many of which have been recently built or remodeled. Ramblewood Elementary School, which partners with CORAL for after-school programs, serves the community, followed by Sylvandale Middle School and Andrew P. Hill High School. Ramblewood Park, adjacent to the elementary school, offers playgrounds and picnic areas, while Hellyer County Park provides a velodrome and access to the Coyote Creek Trail, leading to the Tully Community Branch Library and Los Lagos Golf Course. For shopping, residents can visit Sprout’s Farmers Market or Target 2 miles east, or Lion Supermarket just across the street. Dining options include Q Pot Korean BBQ & Hotpot and Back A Yard Caribbean Grill. The neighborhood's proximity to Highway 101 offers easy access to San Jose Mineta International Airport, 10 miles north, and the Capitol Train Station, 3 miles away, providing a direct route to San Francisco. Local attractions include the SAP Center, San Jose Museum of Art, and the historic Gonzalez/Peralta Adobe. Ramblewood's crime rate is lower than the national average, making it a safer area compared to many other neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ramblewood a good place to live?
Ramblewood is a good place to live. Ramblewood is considered very car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Ramblewood is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Ramblewood has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 11.9 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $153,699 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 32.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Ramblewood are home owners, with 23.9% of residents renting and 76.1% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Ramblewood, CA a safe neighborhood?
Ramblewood, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ramblewood?
The median home price in Ramblewood is $1,175,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $235,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $6,100 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $261K a year to afford the median home price in Ramblewood. The average household income in Ramblewood is $154K.
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Home Trends in Ramblewood, CA
On average, homes in Ramblewood, San Jose sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Ramblewood, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,342,500, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,342,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,300,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$873
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$1,175,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%