San Jose - Almaden Valley, CA Real Estate — Homes For Sale in San Jose - Almaden Valley, CA

Driving into Almaden Valley you will notice the box on top of the mountain towards the west. That is Mount Umunhum and the box is the old radar station that was working from 1957-1980. There is a park located there for hiking and you can actually hike 7-8 miles roundtrip to the top from the lower parking lot. Check out the Mid peninsula website for more info. https://www.openspace.org/mount-umunhum-sierra-azul Quicksilver Park is also another great place to get outdoors and hike. Many different entrances and short hikes all the way to full day trips where you can check out an old mining city, cemetery and mine shafts. If hiking up hill isn't your thing, take a leisurely walk along the Los Alamitos Creek Trail. You can bike, walk or run around Lake Almaden. There are playgrounds, bocce ball courts, picnic areas and quite a bit of grass to just relax. less

LIKE HOMES WITH VERY BIG LOTS? THESE ARE MOSTLY NEWER HOMES AND HAS AVERAGE 4 BEDROOMS AND 2.5 BATH. SCHOOLS ARE EXCELLENT FROM ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL.. IT IS TOTALY VERY QUIET. MALLS ARE NOT VERY CLOSE EITHER. ONLY SMALL SHOPPING AREAS. HOMES ARE MORE EXPENSIVE TOWARD THE MOUNTAINS. less