Name: Zip Code 95119
Address: San Jose

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 95119 offers a peaceful environment with predominantly single detached homes and townhouses featuring three or more bedrooms. The area benefits from comprehensive cycling infrastructure and flat terrain, making bicycling a convenient option. Commuting by car is facilitated by close proximity to major highways and ample parking availability. Nearby rapid transit stations and multiple bus lines provide additional transportation options. Residents can access quality public and private elementary schools within the area. Local amenities include several grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. Abundant public green spaces like Century Oaks Park and Santa Teresa contribute to the neighborhood’s inviting and tranquil atmosphere.

Characteristics

Transportation

Property owners who appreciate living in a compact area will enjoy the fairly pedestrian-friendly character of Zip Code 95119, although daily errands are at times challenging to run without needing a car. Traveling by bicycle is also convenient in this area as bike riders do not encounter serious elevation changes, and the bicycling infrastructure is fairly comprehensive. The public transit system in Zip Code 95119 is not very convenient. Thankfully, house owners are served by the Blossom Hill with access to the Caltrain. Rapid transit stations, such as Cottle Station and Santa Teresa Station with access to the Baypointe - Santa Teresa, are not especially far away from most houses in the postal code. Homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by. In contrast, driving is a very good transportation option in Zip Code 95119. The majority of real estate listings are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, such as W Valley Freeway, and parking is generally easy.

Services

In Zip Code 95119, residents will typically be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without a car. Residents can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. Regarding food, a supermarket is typically reachable within a rather long trip from any location in this postal code. In addition, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of options, and residents are served by about 10 cafes as well.

Character

The character of Zip Code 95119 is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. The majority of locations in the postal code have fairly good access to green spaces, including La Colina Park and Century Oaks Park, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to check out and reaching the closest park from numerous houses for sale is very easy. This area is also very quiet, as the streets are generally very tranquil.

Car friendly8.6

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.2

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive