Family-oriented suburb in east San Jose known for top-rated schools. Evergreen Valley High (10/10) anchors one of the strongest school clusters in the city.
- Schools
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Evergreen Elementary — 9/10
Millbrook Elementary — 9/10
Carolyn Clark Elementary — 8/10
Chaboya Middle — 8/10
Quimby Oak Middle — 8/10
Evergreen Valley High — 10/10 - Getting around
- Capitol Expressway and Quimby Rd are the main arterials. About 20 minutes to downtown San Jose.
- Nearest major companies
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Eastridge Center ~2 mi
Regional Medical Center ~5 mi
Kaiser Permanente San Jose ~6 mi
Samsung ~11 mi
Cisco ~12 mi
Downtown San Jose ~8 mi - Homes
- Suburban single-family homes, many built in the 1970s-90s. Larger lots than central San Jose, family-oriented.
- Landmarks
- Montgomery Hill Park (historic glider site), Fowler Creek Park, Lake Cunningham Regional Park (200 acres).
- Local favorites
- The Hill Bar & Grill at Evergreen Village Square; Sweet Mango (Thai) on Quimby Rd; Pho Y #1 on Aborn Rd; Tastea Evergreen on S White Rd.
Questions about Evergreen
Tastea Evergreen on S White Rd. Happy Lemon on Story Rd is just west of the district.
The Hill Bar & Grill at Evergreen Village Square, Sweet Mango for Thai on Quimby Rd, and Pho Y #1 on Aborn Rd.
Montgomery Hill Park with Evergreen Creek trails, Fowler Creek Park, and Lake Cunningham Regional Park.
Yes, Evergreen Farmers' Market at Evergreen Village Square, Wednesdays and Sundays 9am-1pm, year-round.
Earthquake insurance is the main consideration. Flood and fire risk are low in the flat neighborhoods, though foothill-edge homes should check fire zones.
Evergreen School District and East Side Union. Evergreen Valley High (10/10), Evergreen Elementary (9/10), Chaboya Middle (8/10).
Capitol Expressway and Quimby Rd connect to Highways 101 and 680. About 20 minutes to downtown.