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40 neighborhoods across 14 cities, from the most affordable entry points in South County to the highest-priced historic streets in Palo Alto. Each profile blends data (schools, walk scores, median prices) with an honest account of what it’s actually like to live there.
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San Jose
14 neighborhoodsAlmaden Valley
$2MWalk 30$920/sqftTop SchoolsSpacious, upscale, and tucked against the foothills: top schools, large lots, and a suburban retreat feel with hiking at your doorstep.
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$1.5MWalk 55$910/sqftBART AccessibleNorth San Jose neighborhood with BART access, diverse dining, and mid-tier pricing, practical and well-connected.
Read profileCambrian
$1.75MWalk 52$1050/sqftParks & RecreationThe pragmatic pick for space and schools: Leigh and Branham feeder schools, bigger lots, and ranch homes on bike-safe streets, for less than the Willow Glen down the road.
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$1.23MWalk 50$660/sqftModern ConstructionA 2000s hilltop of stucco townhomes stacked up a ridge, climbed by the staircase locals call the Pyramid — newer construction with valley views, for buyers priced out of Almaden.
Read profileDowntown San Jose
$1MWalk 88$780/sqftUrban LivingUrban condo living in the heart of Silicon Valley's capital: modern high-rises, walkable to work and entertainment, accessible price point.
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$1.45MWalk 48$820/sqftStrong SchoolsNewer-construction neighborhood in East San Jose, strong Evergreen School District, rolling hills, and better value than west-side equivalents.
Read profileJapantown
$1.3MWalk 86$800/sqftCultural HeritageOne of only three remaining historic Japantowns in the United States: a walkable, culturally rich neighborhood adjacent to downtown with strong identity and good value for urban buyers.
Read profileNaglee Park
$1.5MWalk 82$870/sqftHistoric ArchitectureHistoric, walkable neighborhood east of downtown San Jose with Victorian and Craftsman homes: the closest thing to a true urban residential village in the South Bay.
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$2.1MWalk 72$965/sqftHistoric CharacterHistoric, walkable, tree-lined San Jose neighborhood: elegant homes, the iconic Municipal Rose Garden, and downtown-adjacent charm.
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$1.43MWalk 38$750/sqftAffordableAffordable South San Jose neighborhood with hillside parks, light rail access, and value pricing relative to neighboring Almaden: a practical entry point for Silicon Valley homeownership.
Read profileSantana Row
$1.65MWalk 87$955/sqftLuxury Urban VillageUpscale mixed-use urban village: walkable luxury, high-end shopping and dining, modern condos at premium prices.
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$2.9MWalk 22$950/sqftGated LuxuryGated luxury community in southeast San Jose centered on the Silver Creek Valley Country Club: large lots, custom homes, golf course living, and the highest concentration of luxury single-family homes in the city.
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$2.9MWalk 50$1200/sqftTop SchoolsThe "Cupertino-adjacent without the Cupertino price tag" play: top schools (Lynbrook High feeder), centered around Westgate, with strong tech-driven demand.
Read profileWillow Glen
$1.9MWalk 58$1100/sqftWalkable DowntownLincoln Avenue gives Willow Glen a real downtown you can walk to — coffee, boutiques, weekend farmers markets — wrapped around blocks of 1930s Craftsman bungalows.
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Sunnyvale
4 neighborhoodsCherry Chase
$2.38MWalk 55$1220/sqftTop SchoolsOne of Sunnyvale's most sought-after neighborhoods: top Sunnyvale Union schools, classic Eichler and ranch homes, tree-lined cul-de-sacs, and a strong community feel.
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$1.62MWalk 80$1100/sqftWalkable DowntownThe historic residential heart of Sunnyvale just behind Murphy Avenue: walkable, mixed housing types, and benefiting from downtown Sunnyvale revitalization.
Read profileLakewood
$1.55MWalk 55$950/sqftMid-Century HomesA central Sunnyvale neighborhood with solid schools, reasonable (by South Bay standards) prices, and easy access to everything.
Read profileMurphy Avenue
$1.7MWalk 86$1020/sqftWalkable DowntownWalkable downtown Sunnyvale with Caltrain access and a strong restaurant scene: Mountain View's more affordable walkable cousin.
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Los Gatos
3 neighborhoodsAlmond Grove
$2.6MWalk 80$1370/sqftHistoric DistrictLos Gatos's official historic district: Victorian and Craftsman homes on tree-lined streets immediately adjacent to downtown, blending walkability with historic character and the town's top schools.
Read profileBelgatos
$2.7MWalk 28$1100/sqftFoothill AdjacentMid-century ranch homes on the eastern edge of Los Gatos where the streets dead-end into Belgatos Park's trails, with Union District schools and prices a step below downtown.
Read profileDowntown Los Gatos
$2.5MWalk 72$1150/sqftUpscale DowntownSanta Cruz Avenue reads more like a European village than a Valley suburb — wine rooms, sidewalk cafés, top-rated schools — and you pay the South Bay's steepest price for the address.
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Mountain View
3 neighborhoodsCuesta Park
$3MWalk 40$1450/sqftTop SchoolsMountain View's quiet residential neighborhood: top schools (Bubb Elementary, Mountain View High), large lots, and proximity to both Cuesta Park and 85/237 commute corridors.
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$2MWalk 93$1060/sqftHighly WalkableThe most walkable neighborhood in the South Bay: vibrant Castro Street dining, Caltrain access, and Google in your backyard.
Read profileWaverly Park
$3.7MWalk 35$1500/sqftUpscaleMountain View's premier upscale residential neighborhood: large lots, mature landscaping, top schools, and a quiet, established suburban character.
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Palo Alto
3 neighborhoodsCrescent Park
$5.5MWalk 65$2480/sqftMost ExclusivePalo Alto's most exclusive and storied neighborhood: historic estate homes on large lots, the highest median prices in the city, and the residential heart of Silicon Valley old money.
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$3.2MWalk 72$1950/sqftTop-Rated SchoolsApproachable Palo Alto with top-rated schools and a genuine neighborhood feel: the entry point to the city.
Read profileOld Palo Alto
$5.2MWalk 78$2400/sqftHistoric EstatesPalo Alto's other premier neighborhood: historic homes on tree-lined streets adjacent to downtown and Stanford, with the same top-tier schools as Crescent Park.
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Cupertino
2 neighborhoodsMonta Vista
$3.4MWalk 45$1330/sqftTop-Rated SchoolsPremium homes, California's top-rated public schools, and proximity to Apple, the neighborhood buyers compete fiercely to enter.
Read profileRancho Rinconada
$3.3MWalk 47$1330/sqftCupertino SchoolsThe "value Cupertino" play: Cupertino Union schools and Cupertino High feeder, larger lots, and lower prices than Monta Vista. Where buyers land when Monta Vista is out of reach.
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Gilroy
2 neighborhoodsDowntown Gilroy
$850kWalk 70$530/sqftAffordableSouth County's most affordable entry point: historic downtown with Caltrain access, cheaper home prices, and a small-town agricultural identity.
Read profileEagle Ridge
$1.5MWalk 22$480/sqftGated CommunityA gated golf-course community on Gilroy's western edge — 2,000-plus-square-foot homes on big lots backing onto fairways and foothills — far more house per dollar than the Bay Area, if you can stomach the commute.
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Santa Clara
2 neighborhoodsOld Quad
$1.75MWalk 78$980/sqftHistoric CharacterHistoric, walkable neighborhood adjacent to Santa Clara University, Victorian and Craftsman homes, tree-lined streets, and a strong sense of community in the heart of Silicon Valley.
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$1.3MWalk 72$870/sqftMaster-PlannedMaster-planned community in north Santa Clara: newer construction, walkable village center, and exceptional commute access for North County tech employers.
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Saratoga
2 neighborhoodsQuito
$2.4MWalk 45$1100/sqftSaratoga AddressSaratoga's affordable corner: 1960s ranch homes along Quito Road that carry the 95070 ZIP and a Westgate-and-downtown-Saratoga lifestyle, at six figures less than the foothill estates — with the catch that the schools are Moreland, not Saratoga Union.
Read profileSaratoga
$3.5MWalk 48$1600/sqftLarge LotsHalf-acre lots on roads that follow the foothills, Saratoga High in the catchment, and a historic Big Basin Way village where wine rooms and Hakone Gardens' moon bridge stand in for a downtown.
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