At a glance
- Where it is: the southern portion of San Jose, from Capitol Expressway down toward Coyote Valley.
- Known for: Santa Teresa County Park, Oakridge Mall, and the light rail line's southern terminus.
- The environment: suburban subdivisions with foothill open space on the western edge.
Housing character
- Single-family homes largely built between the 1960s and 1990s.
- Townhome and condominium developments throughout the area.
- Some newer construction near the Coyote Valley edge.
- A number of HOA-managed communities — confirm dues and any special assessments.
Around town
- Santa Teresa County Park with extensive foothill trails.
- Martial Cottle Park, a working agricultural park.
- Oakridge Mall and the Blossom Hill retail corridor.
- The Coyote Creek Trail running south from the neighborhood.
Getting around
- VTA light rail runs south to the Santa Teresa station.
- US-101, State Route 85, and State Route 87.
- The Blossom Hill Caltrain station serves the area with limited service.
- Monterey Road is the main surface arterial.
What to check
- Longer commutes to northern Silicon Valley employment.
- Some blocks sit near US-101, State Route 85, or the rail corridor.
- HOA dues vary — review budgets and reserve studies.
- Areas near Coyote Creek carry flood-zone designations — review the natural hazard disclosure.
- Western foothill areas have wildfire considerations affecting insurance.
- Verify current transportation service, school assignment, permit requirements, hazard information, and total housing costs for the specific address.