At a glance
- Where it is: just north of downtown San Jose, centered on Jackson Street between 4th and 7th.
- Known for: its historic commercial street, the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and long-running community festivals.
- The environment: a small, walkable commercial core surrounded by older residential streets.
Housing character
- Older single-family homes and bungalows on compact lots.
- Some newer townhomes and condominiums on the district's edges.
- A limited number of small multi-family buildings.
Around town
- Jackson Street shops, restaurants, and markets.
- The Japanese American Museum of San Jose.
- A weekly farmers market and community festivals through the year.
- Walking distance to downtown and the Guadalupe River Park.
Getting around
- Close to downtown and Diridon Station.
- VTA light rail and bus service nearby.
- Interstate 880 and State Route 87 access.
What to check
- Compact lots and older housing stock, with the renovation and permitting considerations that come with it.
- Street parking pressure on blocks near the commercial core.
- Proximity to downtown brings more through-traffic than in outlying neighborhoods.
- Verify current transportation service, school assignment, permit requirements, hazard information, and total housing costs for the specific address.