Why Live in Silver Leaf
Silver Leaf is located at the southeast corner of San Jose, about 15 miles from downtown. The neighborhood has a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential areas, with major commuter routes connecting to Silicon Valley’s tech hubs. Home prices are competitive compared to more central areas. Single-family homes ranging from $1 million to $1.5 million, and condos and townhouses start in the upper $500,000s. More than half of the residents rent their homes, and there are several apartment complexes available. Some subdivisions have monthly HOA fees covering amenities and landscaping. Silver Leaf offers several parks, including Ramac Park with sports fields and playgrounds, Silver Leaf Park with play areas for children, Raleigh Linear Park with a dog park and walking paths, and Santa Teresa County Park with trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The Santa Teresa Golf Club has an 18-hole course and driving range. Shopping and dining options are plentiful, with businesses and big-box stores on Cottle Road, and restaurants along Monterey Road. Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center is located directly south of the area. Public, charter, and private schools serve the neighborhood, including Bernal Intermediate School and Oak Grove High School offering Advanced Placement courses. Public transportation includes State Route 85, U.S. Route 101, Valley Transportation Authority buses and light rail, and the Caltrain commuter train providing access to San Francisco and the Bay Area. San Jose Mineta International Airport is about 15 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silver Leaf a good place to live?
Silver Leaf is a good place to live. Silver Leaf is considered car-dependent and bikeable with good transit options. Silver Leaf has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.1 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $150,570 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 43.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Silver Leaf are renters, with 55.1% of residents renting and 44.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Silver Leaf can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Silver Leaf neighborhood guide.
Is Silver Leaf, CA a safe neighborhood?
Silver Leaf, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Silver Leaf?
The median home price in Silver Leaf is $1,179,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $235,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.37%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,880 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $252K a year to afford the median home price in Silver Leaf. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Silver Leaf is $151K.
What are the best public schools in Silver Leaf?
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What are the best private schools in Silver Leaf?
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Are home prices dropping in Silver Leaf?
Yes, home prices in Silver Leaf are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Silver Leaf, CA
On average, homes in Silver Leaf, San Jose sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Silver Leaf, San Jose over the last 12 months is $1,150,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,270,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,150,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$852,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$698
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
73
Median List Price
$1,179,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%