Why Live in Santa Teresa Foothills
Santa Teresa Foothills in San Jose is a sought-after neighborhood where homes typically sell within 11 days, significantly faster than the national average. The area features a variety of housing options, including ranch-style and split-level single-family homes built in the 1960s and 1970s. These homes often showcase contemporary Craftsman and Spanish-inspired designs, with terracotta roofs and rounded arches. Properties generally include paved driveways, attached garages, and well-maintained lawns. La Colina Park, a 25-acre space, offers age-specific playgrounds, a soccer field, and community garden plots. Nearby, Santa Teresa County Park provides 17 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as the Santa Teresa Golf Club. The Village Oaks shopping center, less than 2 miles away, features retailers like Target and Marshalls, along with dining options such as Pure Tea Bar and Ramen Champ. Residents benefit from excellent transit options, including two light rail stations and multiple bus routes, with easy access to Highway 85. The neighborhood is adjacent to Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center. For education, families have access to Bertha Taylor Elementary School, Leonard Herman Intermediate School, and Santa Teresa High School, all of which are highly rated. Santa Teresa Foothills is also safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Teresa Foothills a good place to live?
Santa Teresa Foothills is a good place to live. Santa Teresa Foothills is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Santa Teresa Foothills is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Santa Teresa Foothills has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 14.8 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $194,807 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 53.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Santa Teresa Foothills are home owners, with 17.1% of residents renting and 82.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Santa Teresa Foothills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Santa Teresa Foothills neighborhood guide.
Is Santa Teresa Foothills, CA a safe neighborhood?
Santa Teresa Foothills, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Santa Teresa Foothills?
The median home price in Santa Teresa Foothills is $1,588,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $317,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $8,080 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $346K a year to afford the median home price in Santa Teresa Foothills. The average household income in Santa Teresa Foothills is $195K.
What are the best public schools in Santa Teresa Foothills?
The best public schools that serve Santa Teresa Foothills are:
- Santa Teresa High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 22:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- Leland High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 27:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- Bret Harte Middle School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
What are the best private schools in Santa Teresa Foothills?
The best private schools that serve Santa Teresa Foothills are:
- Stratford School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Apostles Lutheran School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Almaden Country Day School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
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Home Trends in Santa Teresa Foothills, CA
On average, homes in Santa Teresa Foothills, San Jose sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Santa Teresa Foothills, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,627,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,627,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,626,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$958
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
104
Median List Price
$1,588,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%