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Homes Near San Jose State University: Prices Within 1, 2 and 3 Miles (2026)
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Thinking of living near San Jose State University? We took every house that sold in the two years to October 27, 2026 and measured how far it is from San Jose State University’s main campus in downtown San Jose. Here’s what houses cost within 1, 2, 3 and 5 miles, the cities and neighborhoods in that circle, and a one-click map of the homes for sale near it now.
The short answer
- Within 1 mile: 171 house sales, median $1.18M.
- Within 3 miles: 1,437 house sales, median $1.27M, $929 per sq ft; 53% sold over asking.
- Cities within 3 miles: San Jose (99%) and Santa Clara (1%).
- Closest neighborhoods with sales: Naglee Park & University (San Jose), Downtown San Jose (San Jose), Horace Mann & Julian-St. James (San Jose) and Spartan Keyes & Martha Gardens (San Jose).
Shopping now?
- See the homes for sale near San Jose State on a map, within 1, 2 or 3 miles, live from the MLS.
- Relocation Lab: plan a move here, step by step.
- Talk to a Property Nerd about the commute and the streets that fit.
By distance
Houses (MLS property type “single family home”) sold within each distance, straight-line from the campus point; each ring includes the ones inside it.
| Within | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft | Median sq ft | Over asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | 171 | $1.18M | $783 | 1,555 | 49% |
| 2 miles | 589 | $1.19M | $855 | 1,371 | 52% |
| 3 miles | 1,437 | $1.27M | $929 | 1,475 | 53% |
| 5 miles | 4,118 | $1.52M | $975 | 1,555 | 61% |
By city
Cities with at least 10 house sales within 3 miles. Each city links to its home types by the numbers.
| City | Sales within 3 miles | Median price | Median distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 1,427 | $1.27M | 2.2 mi |
| Santa Clara | 10 | $1.35M | 2.9 mi |
Neighborhoods nearby
Our neighborhood guides whose house sales sit a median of 3 miles or less away, closest first (guides with at least 5 sales in the two years).
| Neighborhood | City | Median distance | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naglee Park & University | San Jose | 0.6 mi | $1.43M | $788 |
| Downtown San Jose | San Jose | 0.7 mi | $900K | $732 |
| Horace Mann & Julian-St. James | San Jose | 0.7 mi | $1.07M | $782 |
| Spartan Keyes & Martha Gardens | San Jose | 1.1 mi | $831K | $615 |
| Roosevelt Park & Olinder | San Jose | 1.2 mi | $1.06M | $719 |
| Japantown & Hensley | San Jose | 1.3 mi | $1.25M | $797 |
| Washington-Guadalupe & Tamien | San Jose | 1.3 mi | $925K | $861 |
| Vendome & Hyde Park | San Jose | 1.4 mi | $1.25M | $939 |
| Luna Park & Northside | San Jose | 1.4 mi | $1.18M | $905 |
| Diridon & Delmas Park | San Jose | 1.5 mi | $1.18M | $1,087 |
| College Park & The Alameda | San Jose | 1.8 mi | $1.36M | $981 |
| Hanchett & Hester Park | San Jose | 1.9 mi | $1.8M | $1,049 |
| Kelley Park & Santee | San Jose | 1.9 mi | $990K | $735 |
| Palm Haven | San Jose | 1.9 mi | $1.88M | $1,097 |
| Plata Arroyo & Alum Rock Ave | San Jose | 2.0 mi | $1.01M | $871 |
| Mayfair | San Jose | 2.1 mi | $966K | $694 |
| Downtown Willow Glen | San Jose | 2.1 mi | $1.92M | $1,071 |
| Shasta-Hanchett Park | San Jose | 2.2 mi | $2.04M | $1,037 |
| North Willow Glen & Gardner | San Jose | 2.2 mi | $1.8M | $1,118 |
| Rosemary Gardens & Rincon South | San Jose | 2.3 mi | $1.16M | $983 |
Before you choose by distance
- Miles aren’t minutes. These are straight-line distances; drive it at rush hour, or try the bike or transit route, before you decide. Our Caltrain and VTA pages map homes near the stations.
- Check what’s planned nearby. Campuses grow, and new housing and buildings change traffic and parking; ask the city about projects near the streets you like.
- Many people who work or study here live farther out for more space or a lower price; compare a few cities in the City Match-Up.
How we counted
Closed sales of houses between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2026 in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, reported to the MLS and read through the IDX feeds that power our home search, with repeat records from different feeds removed (normalized address plus sale date), measured from each sale’s map position to the campus map point, straight-line. Campus points are a single map point; large campuses spread well beyond it. Condos and townhomes aren’t in these figures because the sold feed doesn’t give their map positions. Past sales aren’t a forecast or the value of any one home.
Go deeper
See homes near 32 universities and hospitals, which cities are in Silicon Valley and home types by the numbers.
Working or studying at San Jose State?
A Property Nerd will map the commute, the budget and the kind of home you want, show you the streets that fit and set up a search that catches new listings the day they hit. Call (408) 373-1660 or (650) 383-8606, or book a strategy call. Commissions are negotiable, and we offer bundled services, so ask us what’s included.