by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | May 1, 2026 | homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas)
South San Jose is one of the more affordable areas in Silicon Valley. It enjoys convenient freeway and transit access, running alongside Highway 101 and Highway 87 at points, and coming quite close to Highway 85, also. The Tamien light rail station is close to South...
by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized, East San Jose (SJ), homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas)
Often known simply as East San Jose or the Eastside, the East Valley was once a city of its own, annexed by San Jose, its name sake, in 1911. (Today, the East Valley encompasses more than just the former city bearing the same name.) A celebrated historic East Valley...
by Mary Pope-Handy, Clair Handy | Aug 18, 2025 | homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas), West San Jose
West San Jose, as the name states, is the farthest west point of the City of San Jose. The boundaries are not tightly defined but include parts of San Jose adjacent to Campbell, Saratoga, and Cupertino in particular. West San Jose: the location is the thing! Developed...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Jul 19, 2024 | Santa Teresa (SJ), Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas)
One of the younger districts of San Jose, Santa Teresa, is located in the Southern foothills about 10 miles from downtown. Moderately priced (by Silicon Valley real estate standards) and picturesque with plenty of neighborhood parks make this special community family...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Jun 22, 2024 | Almaden Valley (SJ), homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas)
San Jose’s Almaden Valley is a highly sought after suburban area. The main draws include these: high scoring public schools upscale, well maintained neighborhoods easy access to quality shopping natural beauty & views, large number of parks, hiking trails and open...
by Mary Pope-Handy | Mar 12, 2024 | homes for sale, How's The Market?, Market Reports, Neighborhoods, San Jose (all areas), Willow Glen (SJ)
Willow Glen is a charming area of San Jose not far from downtown San Jose. Here are a few quick things to know: Willow Glen is mostly comprised of the 95125 zip code, with a little sliver of 95124 toward the southwest corner. There’s a vibrant “downtown...
