San Jose, California

Evergreen

East San Jose's foothill suburbs — newer homes, top-rated schools and Lake Cunningham, set against the Diablo Range.

The neighborhood

Evergreen homes for sale in San Jose's eastern foothills.

Evergreen spreads across East San Jose's eastern edge, from the flatlands near Eastridge up into the Diablo foothills. Built out largely from the 1980s onward, it is one of San Jose's newer neighborhoods: planned subdivisions, wide streets and a housing stock that runs from townhomes to large two-story family homes.

Buyers choose Evergreen for schools and space — the Evergreen Elementary district and Evergreen Valley High have strong reputations, and the foothill setting delivers parks, a lake and real trail access. Sellers trade in one of San Jose's most family-driven markets, where updated homes near the hills move quickly.

Newer stock 1980s-and-later subdivisions in the eastern foothills

Strong schools Evergreen Elementary district and Evergreen Valley High

Lake Cunningham Regional park, lake and skate park nearby

A sense of place

Planned, family-first, foothill-close.

Evergreen feels purpose-built for family life: cul-de-sacs full of kids, weekend soccer at the school fields, evening walks with the foothills glowing behind the rooftops. Evergreen Village Square is the community's town center, Grand Century Mall brings the region's Vietnamese dining scene, and Joseph D. Grant County Park waits up the hill for weekends. Who lives here: young families prioritizing schools, multigenerational households, and professionals who want newer construction within San Jose.

Architecture 1980s–2000s two-story suburbans, townhomes and newer infill.

Landscape Diablo foothills backdrop, planned greenbelts and wide streets.

Daily life Village Square errands, Lake Cunningham weekends, Grant Park hikes.

01 / Education

Schools near Evergreen homes.

Public school placement is determined by the local districts and can change. Confirm the exact property address directly with the district before relying on an assignment.

Evergreen Valley area high school campus, San Jose

District resources

District and campus resources for Evergreen buyers.

Evergreen is served by the Evergreen Elementary School District for kindergarten through eighth grade, with high school through the East Side Union High School District, including Evergreen Valley High School. Evergreen Valley College adds a community college campus in the neighborhood. Confirm the exact property address directly with each district.

Evergreen Elementary School District

Public K–8 serving Evergreen

Official site

Evergreen Valley High School

East Side Union High School District

Official site

Quimby Oak Middle School

Grades 7–8 · Evergreen Elementary School District

Official site

Evergreen Valley College

Community college campus in Evergreen

Official site

02 / Parks

Lake Cunningham and the big county park.

Lake Cunningham Park brings a lake, action sports park and wide lawns to the neighborhood's west side. Up the hill, Joseph D. Grant County Park — the county's largest at over 10,000 acres — offers true backcountry a short drive away.

Lake Cunningham Park

Lake, skate park and regional playfields · near Evergreen

Official site

Joseph D. Grant County Park

10,000+ acres of ranchland and trails · up Mount Hamilton Road

Evergreen Valley parks

Neighborhood greens and school fields throughout the subdivisions

Park hours, lake activities and facility access can change. Review the official listings before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

Creek trails & ranchland.

Thompson Creek's paved trail threads the neighborhood, and Grant Park's ranch roads climb into serious hill country.

Thompson Creek Trail

Paved multi-use path through Evergreen's greenbelts.

Joseph D. Grant trails

Hotel Trail and ranch roads with sweeping valley views.

Coyote Creek Trail

Longer valley rides connecting south toward Morgan Hill.

Trail conditions, seasonal closures and access rules can change. Check the linked official resources before heading out.

03 / Local life

Village Square and the malls.

Evergreen Village Square is the walkable town center; Grand Century Mall serves the area's vibrant Vietnamese community, and Eastridge Center covers the big-box end ten minutes west.

Modern two-story home in Evergreen, San Jose — Newer construction near the foothills

Mediterranean-style home in Evergreen, San Jose — Mediterranean details in the foothills

Town center

Evergreen Village Square

The neighborhood's main street: groceries, dining, services and community events in one walkable square.

Dining

Grand Century Mall

A landmark of the region's Vietnamese community — pho, banh mi and markets drawing visitors from across the Bay Area.

Shopping

Eastridge Center

The big-box and mall anchor ten minutes west, with everything Village Square doesn't carry.

Map & getting around

Getting around Evergreen.

Evergreen runs along San Jose's eastern edge from Eastridge to the Diablo foothills. These are the everyday destinations residents reach most.

8 min

Lake Cunningham Park

8 min drive · San Jose area

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10 min

Eastridge Center

10 min drive · San Jose area

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20 min

Downtown San Jose

20 min drive · San Jose area

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20 min

Diridon Station

20 min drive · San Jose area

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25 min

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

25 min drive · San Jose area

Directions

25 min

Santana Row

25 min drive · San Jose area

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30 min

Stanford University

30 min drive · San Jose area

Directions

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Tap Directions for live routing.

Market snapshot

Home values in Evergreen.

Evergreen's newer two-story homes trade at strong East San Jose levels, with foothill-view premiums on the upslope streets. Citywide figures give a quick read on the market around the neighborhood.

$146K

Median household income

Citywide approx. · U.S. Census data

$1.35M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · Realtor.com, Sept 2026

$3M+

High-end price point

Citywide approx. · recent luxury-tier sales

Figures are approximate as of Sept 2026. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.com market data.

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in Evergreen?

Evergreen rewards school-first buyers: confirm the exact elementary and high school assignment by address, since boundaries carry real price weight here. Newer construction means fewer age-related surprises, but HOA health matters in the townhome communities.

Competition runs warm for updated homes near the hills. Full underwriting and a clear walk-away price keep you disciplined when multiple offers appear.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Evergreen home?

An Evergreen marketing plan should lead with schools and condition: the district names, the updated kitchen, the foothill view from the primary suite. Family buyers shop this neighborhood on those three things.

Price from recent Evergreen comparable sales, separating upslope view streets from flat ones. Fresh paint, staged family spaces and a pre-inspection consistently earn the premium.

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Buyer & seller questions

Evergreen real estate FAQ.

What types of homes are in Evergreen?

Mostly 1980s–2000s two-story suburban homes in planned subdivisions, plus townhome communities and newer infill near the foothills.

Which school districts serve Evergreen?

The Evergreen Elementary School District serves kindergarten through grade 8, and the East Side Union High School District — including Evergreen Valley High — serves high school. Evergreen Valley College is also in the neighborhood.

What is there to do at Lake Cunningham Park?

A lake for non-motorized boating, a regional skate park, wide lawns and playfields — one of San Jose's most-used regional parks, minutes from Evergreen.

How far is Evergreen from downtown San Jose?

About 20 minutes by car via Capitol Expressway or Highway 101, and a similar trip to Diridon Station. San Jose International Airport runs about 25 minutes.

What should Evergreen sellers know?

Lead with schools, condition and views — the three things Evergreen buyers pay for. Updated homes near the hills move fastest; price view streets separately from flat ones.

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Local guidance

Explore Evergreen with Simon Sahi.

For a property-specific view of Evergreen homes, school placement, view premiums and how each subdivision relates to the foothills and the village square, begin with the exact address and a thoughtful local conversation.

Visit SimonSahi.com (650) 274-1134 SIMON@SPSILICONVALLEY.COM CA DRE #01953287