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Moving to East Foothills, CA
$1,775,000Median listing price
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About East Foothills
East Foothills is a census-designated place (~7,000 residents) of hillside neighborhoods in San Jose's eastern foothills, prized for valley views, larger lots, and trail access to Alum Rock Park and the Diablo Range. It's a quiet residential pocket — no commercial core — minutes from East San Jose amenities.
Home prices in East Foothills
The median listing price in East Foothills is $1,775,000.
Top places in East Foothills
- Alum Rock Park (adjacent) — 740 acres of trails and mineral springs.
- Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve — ridge trails with sweeping valley views.
- Grant Ranch County Park (nearby) — historic ranch and backcountry trails.
- Joseph D. Grant County Park — same park system, hilltop vistas.
- Mount Hamilton Road scenic drive.
Commuting from East Foothills
- Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~7 miles / ~15–20 minutes via Alum Rock Avenue to I-680/US-101 (approximate; longer with traffic).
- VTA light rail: Orange Line stations at the foothill edge (Alum Rock area) connect toward downtown San Jose.
- Alum Rock Avenue and McKee Road are the main corridors.
East Foothills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in East Foothills, CA?
The median listing price in East Foothills is $1,775,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from East Foothills, CA?
Approximate drive to downtown San Jose: ~7 miles / ~15–20 minutes via Alum Rock Avenue to I-680/US-101 (approximate; longer with traffic).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.