Santa Clara, California

Agnew

East Santa Clara value — suburban streets by the Guadalupe corridor, minutes from the airport and North San Jose.

The neighborhood

Agnew homes for sale on Santa Clara’s east side.

Agnew sits on Santa Clara’s east side along the Guadalupe corridor — named for the historic Agnews area, once home to the state hospital whose clock tower remains a landmark. Its streets mix suburban single-family homes and townhome communities in the city’s most accessible price band.

Buyers choose Agnew for value and location: San Jose International Airport minutes away, North San Jose campuses an easy hop, and the Guadalupe River Trail at the neighborhood’s edge. The Santa Clara Unified School District serves local families. Sellers trade on commuter convenience at prices that undercut most of the South Bay.

East-side value Santa Clara’s accessible price band

Guadalupe corridor River trail at the neighborhood’s edge

Santa Clara Unified K–12 across the neighborhood

A sense of place

The practical east side.

Agnew is Santa Clara’s no-nonsense neighborhood: straightforward suburbs, townhome courts and the river trail’s green corridor, with the airport’s flight path as a reminder of just how central it sits. Commuters love it; the trail converts the rest.

Architecture Suburban single-family and modern townhome communities.

Landscape Flat east-side streets with the Guadalupe corridor green.

Daily life River trail rides, quick airport hops, North San Jose commutes.

01 / Education

Schools near Agnew 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.

Modern elementary school in Agnew, Santa Clara

District resources

District and campus resources for Agnew buyers.

Agnew is served by the Santa Clara Unified School District for kindergarten through twelfth grade. Confirm the exact property address directly with the district.

Santa Clara Unified School District

Public K–12 serving Santa Clara

Official site

Wilcox High School

3250 Monroe Street · Santa Clara Unified

Official site

Santa Clara High School

3000 Benton Street · Santa Clara Unified

Official site

Agnews Historic Park

Historic clock-tower campus · east side

Official site

02 / Parks

The river corridor.

The Guadalupe River Trail’s green corridor defines Agnew’s open space, with neighborhood parks throughout and the Ulistac wetlands nearby.

Guadalupe River Trail

Corridor miles from the bay into the city · at the edge

Official site

Ulistac Natural Area

Restored wetland habitat and trails · nearby

Agnew neighborhood parks

Play areas and sports courts · throughout

Park hours and facility access can change. Review the official city listings before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

River miles in both directions.

Agnew’s best amenity is the trail at its edge — car-free miles north to the bay and south through the city.

Guadalupe River Trail

The neighborhood’s front-porch trail, both directions.

Ulistac trails

Wetland loops with birding nearby.

San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail

West-side creek riding a short hop away.

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

03 / Local life

Corridor convenience.

Agnew’s location does the heavy lifting: the airport, North San Jose’s campuses and the river trail all within minutes.

Suburban home in Agnew, Santa Clara — East Santa Clara value

Townhome community in Agnew, Santa Clara — Townhome options east side

Airport

Minutes from SJC

San Jose International Airport about eight minutes away — frequent flyers take note.

Tech

North San Jose

The North San Jose tech corridor sits just across the city line.

Outdoors

The river trail

Car-free riding and running from the neighborhood’s edge.

Map & getting around

Getting around Agnew.

Agnew sits on Santa Clara’s east side along the Guadalupe corridor. These are the everyday destinations residents reach most.

3 min

Guadalupe River Trail

3 min drive · Santa Clara area

Directions

8 min

San Jose International Airport

8 min drive · Santa Clara area

Directions

8 min

Levi’s Stadium

8 min drive · Santa Clara area

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10 min

North San Jose tech corridor

10 min drive · Santa Clara area

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12 min

Downtown San Jose

12 min drive · Santa Clara area

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15 min

Downtown Sunnyvale

15 min drive · Santa Clara area

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20 min

Downtown Mountain View

20 min drive · Santa Clara area

Directions

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

Market snapshot

Home values in Agnew.

Agnew trades at Santa Clara’s accessible east-side levels — commuter convenience at prices below most of the South Bay. Citywide figures give a quick read on the market around the neighborhood.

$151K

Median household income

Citywide approx. · U.S. Census data

$1.68M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · Realtor.com, Sept 2026

$2.2M+

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 Agnew?

Agnew rewards buyers who prioritize location per dollar: airport and North San Jose access at Santa Clara’s friendliest prices. Check flight-path noise honestly on any specific street, verify school assignment by address, and review townhome HOAs where they apply.

Flood maps near the Guadalupe corridor deserve a look during inspections. Updated homes move steadily; be underwritten and ready.

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Seller guidance

Selling your Agnew home?

Market the location story hard: minutes to SJC, North San Jose campuses and the river trail. Price from east-side comps — Agnew trades in its own band.

Stage for the commuter-buyer choosing value: clean, bright and move-in ready wins in this segment.

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Buyer & seller questions

Agnew real estate FAQ.

Where is Agnew in Santa Clara?

On the city’s east side along the Guadalupe corridor, named for the historic Agnews area — minutes from SJC airport and North San Jose.

Which schools serve Agnew?

The Santa Clara Unified School District for K–12, with Santa Clara High and Wilcox High for high school. Confirm the exact address with the district.

Is airplane noise an issue in Agnew?

Parts of east Santa Clara sit under SJC flight paths — visit the specific street at different times of day and check noise disclosures before committing.

How is the commute from Agnew?

Strong: SJC about 8 minutes, North San Jose minutes away, and 101/880 access for the wider valley. It’s one of Santa Clara’s best-connected pockets.

What should Agnew sellers know?

Lead with the location story — airport, campuses, trail — price from east-side comps, and stage clean and bright for value-seeking commuter buyers.

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Local guidance

Explore Agnew with Simon Sahi.

For a property-specific view of Agnew homes, east-side values, school placement and how each street relates to the corridor and the trail, begin with the exact address and a thoughtful local conversation.

Contact Me (650) 274-1134 simon@spsiliconvalley.com CA DRE #01953287