Almaden Valley also known as Almaden lies in the southwestern area of San Jose, California. The neighborhood is south east of Los Gatos, west of Santa Teresa, and south of Coleman Ave. It was named after the New Almaden Mines. The informal borders are generally Coleman Rd. at the northern end, McKean Rd. at the southern end, where it gets its country touch and the town of Los Gatos to the west. The Alamden Valley is located between a small cluster of hills and the Santa Cruz Mountains, wherein Mount Umunhum is the most prominent of all. The rural charm together with the contemporary facilities of the city is what has added the extra edge to the Almaden Valley properties.
Its striking location as well as its major job market has made Almaden valley properties some of the most sought after of all. Almaden Valley is a fashionable, executive community with plentiful parks, open space and a rural ambiance. It is a family-oriented neighborhood with numerous schooling opportunities like:
Elementary Schools
Los Alamitos Elementary School
Guadalupe Elementary School
Simonds Elementary School
Graystone Elementary School
Williams Elementary School
Challenger School
Middle Schools
Bret Harte Middle School
Castillero Middle School
Challenger School
High Schools
Leland High School
Pioneer High School
The area also provides for many recreational avenues such as:
- Lake Almaden : San Jose's only park featuring a sand beach and swim area for fishing, boating, hiking, wind surfing, picnicking and playing volleyball or horseshoes. The park is also the site of the annual San Jose International Triathlon.
- Almaden Quicksilver County Park
- Calero Dam and Reservoir
These plus points have led to a rising demand of Almaden Valley properties. |
