Almaden Valley sits in the southwest corner of San Jose, framed by the hills of Almaden Quicksilver County Park.
Homes here are generally larger and newer than in central San Jose, with many built in the 1960s through the 1980s.
- Schools
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Graystone Elementary — 8/10
Simonds Elementary — 8/10
Los Alamitos Elementary — 8/10
Bret Harte Middle — 8/10
Castillero Middle — 7/10
Leland High — 10/10
Pioneer High — 9/10 - Getting around
- Highways 85 and 87 connect Almaden Valley to the rest of the South Bay.
- Nearest major companies
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Downtown San Jose ~12 mi
Apple Park ~15 mi
Netflix ~12 mi
Good Samaritan Hospital ~8 mi - Homes
- 1960s to 1980s single-family homes, many on larger lots, and hillside properties.
- Landmarks
- Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Almaden Lake Park, nearby trails.
Questions about Almaden Valley
Teaspoon and T4 on Almaden Expy, plus Feng Cha Teahouse, serve the area.
La Foret for French fine dining, Adega for Michelin-starred Portuguese, and Elements for European-inspired Vietnamese. Mr. Mojito is the local sports bar hangout.
Almaden Lake Park for fishing and family outings. Almaden Quicksilver County Park has over 4,000 acres of hiking trails.
Yes, Princeton Plaza at Meridian and Blossom Hill hosts a farmers market Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Earthquake insurance is essential. Homes near the foothills may fall in higher fire severity zones, so check your specific address for fire risk.
San Jose Unified and Union districts. Leland High (10/10), Pioneer High (9/10), Bret Harte Middle (8/10), Graystone Elementary (8/10). Top-rated schools are the main draw.
Almaden Expy to Highway 85. About 20 minutes to downtown San Jose, 25 minutes to Apple Park.