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Area: Willow Glen

Willow Glen is a quaint neighborhood in the city of San Jose.  Willow Glen has a very charming downtown business district on Lincoln Avenue between Minnesota Avenue and Coe Street.  The downtown area is home to many sidewalk cafes, shops, and small businesses.  Many of the homes in Willow Glen are original and were built in the 1920’s and 30’s.  These homes have either a Victorian or Spanish style.

Area: Blossom Valley

Blossom Valley is an expansive community within San Jose. Blossom Valley is paradise for people who enjoy outdoor activities.  The community houses San Jose’s only park which offers a sand beach, swimming, and fishing.  There are also plenty of options for mountain biking and golfing at both private and public courses.  The homes in Blossom Valley are mostly a traditional style.  They range from modest sub 1,000 square foot started homes to over 3,000 square foot luxury homes.

Area: Evergreen Valley

Evergreen Valley is a diverse neighborhood of San Jose.  There are a large variety of housing options for residents of all ages and family sizes.  The housing options range from 1,000 square foot starter homes, townhomes, and single family homes to hillside properties with acreage and exclusive gated communities.

Area: Cambrian Park

Cambrian Park is a neighborhood comprised of incorporated and unincorporated areas of San Jose, and part of Campbell.  One of the most popular community attractions in Cambrian Park is the Camden Lifetime Activities Center, a center for adult education. Drop in and organized sports, and community events.  The homes in Cambrian Park are
generally traditional style.  They range from modest 700 square foot, 1bed/1 bath cottages, to large 3,500 square foot luxury homes.

Area: Almaden Valley

Almaden Valley, also known as Almaden, is in the southwestern part of San Jose.  It is nestled between Blossom Valley, Willow Glen, Cambrian Park and Los Gatos.  It is a quiet bedroom community for the Silicon Valley.  Almaden Valley features two private country club communities, The Golf Club at Boulder Ridge and The Almaden Golf and Country Club.  The homes in Almaden Valley range from quaint 900 square foot, 2bed/2bath homes, to expansive 5,000 square foot homes on multi acre parcels.

Area: Downtown San Jose

Downtown San Jose is a lively and livable neighborhood of San Jose, which has been named the nations safest large city for six years in a row.  1.7 billion dollars has been invested in the redevelopment of the downtown area.  There are many new housing developments as well as parks, libraries, museums, arts, transit and an arena.

Area: Campbell

Campbell is a city in Santa Clara County, bordered by San Jose and Los Gatos.  The town was originally known for fruit canning.  Today, the city of Campbell is known for its quaint downtown area, with its small town feel and weekend farmers market.  The homes in Campbell were primarily built in the 1950’s through the 1970’s.  Most of the properties in the area are single family homes, although there are some areas with condos, duplex’s, and apartments.

Area: Los Gatos

Los Gatos is located in the San Francisco Bay area, nestled against the Santa Cruz Mountains.  It is a highly desirable city and the last town of significant size in Santa Clara County on the way to Santa Cruz via Highway 17.  Because of its location, Los Gatos is an ideal area for those who work in either Santa Clara or Santa Cruz Counties.  Homes in Los Gatos range from quaint 600 square foot bungalows to 9,000 square foot hillside estates on multi acres parcels.  Some of the estate homes have amazing views of the Santa Clara Valley.

Area: Santa Clara

Santa Clara is a top destination in Santa Clara County.  It is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley and is home to many high tech companies such as Intel and National Semiconductor.  Santa Clara offers a wide variety of housing options.  The homes range in size from small 600 square foot cottages to 3,000 square foot homes.  The homes range from Spanish and Victorian to more contemporary stucco homes.  Santa Clara features the Rivermark community, a newer, master planned community.

Area: Saratoga

Saratoga is located on the west side of the Santa Clara Valley and is directly west of San Jose.  It was once considered a remote agricultural town.  Today, Saratoga is considered a prestigious, suburban, bedroom community for Silicon Valley professionals.  The homes in Saratoga range from 1,000 square foot cottages to over 10,000 square foot estates on multi acre parcels in the Saratoga Foothills.

Area: Cupertino

Cupertino is an upscale community in the Silicon Valley.  It is nestled between Saratoga, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, and West San Jose. Cupertino offers a balance between quiet suburban living and the variety of cultural events usually found in larger cities. Cupertino is made up of many subdivisions. Most of them were built since the 1960’s. The newest development, Oak Valley, was developed around 2000.

Area: Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale is centrally located in The Silicon Valley.  Some of the bordering cities are Los Altos, Cupertino, and Santa Clara.  Many high tech companies have their headquarters in, or nearby, Sunnyvale, so it is a dream for commuters. Sunnyvale offers a variety of homes, condos, and townhomes.  There are older 1960’s and 1970’s era homes, along with newer single family housing developments, high density condos, and townhomes.

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