Overview
Bordered almost entirely by highways, Willow Glen enjoys prime access within a comfortable, suburban setting. Its northernmost tip adjoins Downtown San Jose, while major attractions like Valley Fair, Downtown Campbell, the Pruneyard, and Vasona Reservoir all lie just beyond its parameters, allowing the neighborhood to thrive as a central yet picturesque retreat for busy residents of Silicon Valley.
In the middle of the nineteenth century, Willow Glen got its start as an unincorporated agricultural community that was eventually annexed to San Jose for the use of city utilities. Nevertheless, the neighborhood has retained a largely autonomous feel. Nearly the entire community is furnished with tasteful custom homes both old and new, and the population partakes of many social functions, including annual barbecues and residential Christmas displays. A charismatic downtown area lines Lincoln Avenue, offering a farmers market and an abundance of boutiques and fine restaurants.
Google’s proposed campus in Downtown San Jose is poised to bring increased buyer attention to Willow Glen, which is really no surprise because of its undeniable charm and access. This suburban sanctuary enables a high quality of life often enjoyed by only the most exclusive communities; as such, Willow Glen is inarguably one of the most desirable residential areas in all of San Jose.
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- Very desirable quality of life
- Almost entirely composed of custom homes
- Surrounded by major Silicon Valley attractions
- Socially active population and charismatic downtown
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The public schools are among the best in the nation. Graduates from the local high schools attend the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country, with a much larger than average number admitted to neighboring Stanford. Abundant bike paths make it easy for most students to bike to their local schools, giving them a sense of independence that is valued by parents and children alike.
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