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$1,024,000Median listing price
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About Alum Rock
Alum Rock is a census-designated place (~12,000 residents) in San Jose's eastern foothills, centered on the Alum Rock Village business district along Alum Rock Avenue and backed by 740-acre Alum Rock Park — one of California's oldest municipal parks, with mineral springs, trails, and wildlife. It offers foothill living minutes from East San Jose's shopping and transit.
Home prices in Alum Rock
The median listing price in Alum Rock is $1,024,000.
Top places in Alum Rock
- Alum Rock Park — trails, mineral springs, and the historic bathhouse ruins.
- Alum Rock Village — the business district on Alum Rock Avenue.
- Eastridge Center (adjacent) — major East San Jose mall.
- Emma Prusch Farm Park (nearby) — working farm and rare-fruit orchard.
- Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve (nearby) — ridge trails above the valley.
Commuting from Alum Rock
- Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~8 miles / ~20 minutes via I-680 or US-101 (approximate; longer with traffic).
- VTA light rail: Orange Line (Alum Rock station area) with connections toward downtown San Jose.
- I-680 and Alum Rock Avenue are the main corridors.
Alum Rock FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Alum Rock, CA?
The median listing price in Alum Rock is $1,024,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Alum Rock, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~8 miles / ~20 minutes via I-680 or US-101 (approximate; longer with traffic).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.