willow glen neighborhood guide
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A guide to the San Jose neighborhood of Willow Glen, complete with school information, a walking tour featuring local architectural highlights, restaurants and local interest. This is a great resource for anyone thinking of relocating to Silicon Valley and looking for unique architecture, a neighborhood feel and walkability .TRANSCRIPT
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This guide has over 100 links to additional information about Willow Glen
A VerySpecialNeighborhoodWillow Glen is right in the heart of Silicon Valley In an area where technology is always on the leading edge this neighborhood is a charming oasis It has an honest to goodness old downtown where families sit in the square and eat ice cream couples walk their dogs and singles meet for coffee or wine
A stroll downtown will take you by sidewalk cafes cute locally owned boutiques coffee shops bookstores beauty salons bakeries a bank travel agent and so much more
The streets are lined with architecturally historic and stunning single family homes and are shaded with huge lush trees
People get to know each other in Willow Glen They chat over the produce at the farmers market They attend high school football games They make friends while walking to defeat cancer or working in the community gardens
All of that small town goodness plus wersquore only 30 minutes from the beach a part of the San Jose metropolitan area up the highway from both Palo Alto and Berkeley and an hours drive to San Francisco And for a day trip there is always the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the California Wine Country Willow Glen is just about the perfect place to liveWillow Glen
A Brief HistoryWillow Glen began as a marshy area surrounding theLos Gatos Creek and Guadalupe River In the early 1900s the marsh was drained itrsquos willow trees removed and the area was re-planted with orchards
Later the farmland was taken over with houses and roads and continued to grow into the urban neighborhood it is today
Lincoln Ave the main street through downtown Willow Glen was renamed shortly after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865 It was originally Willow Glen Road
Willow Glen was an unincorporated community until it became a city in 1927 In 1936 the people voted to annex into the city of San Jose The vote was 978 to 871
211
Our Community Willow Glen is a community that works hard plays hard and makes a difference The population is 72891The median age is 37 and the average commute time is 28 minutes The population is well educated and works in the high tech financial and medical fields 54 of the people are married 29 have children
friendlyParks
Biebrach ParkDelmas St at Virginia St
Bramhall ParkWillow St
Hummingbird ParkBird Ave and Fisk Ave
Lincoln Glen ParkRadio Ave at Curtner
River Glen ParkPine Ave and Bird Ave
Wallenberg ParkLansford Ave at Curtner
Wilcox Park Wilcox Way
Fun with Kids
Childrenrsquos Discovery Museum Cucina BambiniHappy Hollow Park amp ZooPetroglyphRaging WatersRosicrucian MuseumThe Tech MuseumWillow Glen Childrenrsquos TheatreWillow Glen Little LeagueWillow Glen Soccer
Making a Difference
American Heart Association Our City ForestSecond Harvest Food BankThe Thrift BoxWillow Glen Athletic BoostersWillow Glen FoundationWillow Glen Relay for LifeWillow Glen RunWalk 5K
311
Schools
Willow Glenrsquos Booksin Elementary Schoolis among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10 (From GreatSchoolscom)
ldquoBooksin School is a supportive safe and caring learning community where challenging and enriched instruction considers diverse student needs resulting in academic success and the fulfillment of every students potential
Our goal at Booksin is to create an environment where the children are intellectually challenged in ways appropriate to their individual strengths needs and experiences We strive to develop thriving individuals responsible citizens and lifelong learners who will be active participants in their local and global communitiesrdquoDebbie Baccino principal
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Booksin Elementary API 918
(408) 535-62131590 Dry Creek Rd
Willow Glen ElementaryAPI 856
(408) 535-62651425 Lincoln Ave
Schallenberger ElementaryAPI 854
(408) 535-62531280 Koch Lane
River Glen ElementaryAPI 816
(408) 535-62401088 Broadway
Ernesto Galarza ElementaryAPI 767
(408) 535-66711610 Bird Ave
Gardner ElementaryAPI 748
(408) 535-6225502 Illinois Ave
411
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Willow Glen MiddleAPI 771
(408) 535 62772105 Cottle Ave
HIGHSCHOOL
Willow Glen High SchoolAPI 745
(408 535-63302001 Cottle Ave
PrivateSchools
Bellarmine College Prep(408) 294-9224
960 West Hedding St
Presentation HS(408) 264-1664
2281 Plummer Ave
API scores for 2011 Source California
Department of Education
Schools
ArchitectureWillow Glen is an architectural delight Within a small area you find historic Victorians Bungalows Farmhouses Prairie Styles Mission and Colonial Revivals Eichlers CraftsmenTudors Storybook and Queen Ann homes People take care of and have pride in their homes here Driving up and down the shaded well kept streets is a visual treat
Photo
Placeholder
611
Walking Willow Glen
Type to enter text
Willow Glen has a walkability score of 79 (from walkscorecom)
a walk through the neighborhood
Begin your five mile walk of Willow Glen by grabbing a cup of coffee and a pastry at The Top Nosh Cafe (A) (My favorite is the Almond Cherry Bread Pudding)
Walk up Lincoln Ave and turn right on Coe (B) Coe Ave was named for Henry Willard Coe who was the first to use sulfur to bleach tried fruit Henry Coe State Park was named for his son
Turn left on Plaza Drive and right on Palm Haven (C) Be sure to stop and read the plaque about the historic Palm Haven neighborhood known for its 100 year old palm trees and fabulous old Mission Revival homes
Continue on Palm Haven to the dead in The sidewalk continues between the bushes to Bird Ave Turn right Walk until you reach the corner of Bird and Fisk You now have walked a mile and might be ready for a rest on the bench in Hummingbird Park (D)
After our rest stay on Bird Ave Just past Brooks Ave you will see the George A Fleming house (E) a Queen Ann Victorian Fleming pioneered a fruit drying process which employed thousands and brought wealth to the valley
Keep walking along Bird Ave until you get to Willow Street Turn right Are you ready for a snack Across the street at the corner of Willow and Curtiss is the Flower Flour Patisserie (F) You can get something to drink and a yummy treat at this little bakeryflower shop
At the next corner turn left on Kotenburg Ave Turn left on Minnesota right on Curtiss right on Nevada left on Hill Ave left on Willow Glen Way and right on Juanita These shaded streets have gorgeous homes in the variety of architectural styles that are characteristic of Willow Glen Be sure to check out the two homes on Juanita (one on the corner of Juanita and Pine) with the waved pattern of shingles that mimic an old world thatched roof (G)
Turn left on Pine Ave A little ways down you will see the 92 acre River Glen Park (H) There are public restrooms picnic tables a BBQ tennis and basketball courts soccer and baseball fields and an exercise court This is a perfect place to rest and have a picnic lunch It also is known to be the very best place to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Next cross the street and head down Jonathan Ave Turn right on Byerley St When you reach Lincoln cross the street and make a quick left then a right onto Clark Way At the corner you will see the Stone Church (I) which was built in 1946
You have now walked over 3 miles Turn right on Cottle then right on Glenwood Ave Take a left at Newport Ave Across the street on the corner of Minnesota Ave and Newport is the WW Cozzens house (J) Cozzens was another pioneer in the dried-fruit industry
Continue up Newport and turn right on Brace You now are in the home stretch At the corner of Brace and Lincoln (K) is La Villa Italian Deli a great place to finish the day with something to eat
For dessert walk up past where you started your 5 mile walk cross at the corner and buy an ice cream at the Willow Glen Creamery (L) You then can sit by the Town Square fountain and watch the Willow Glen walk by
711
The Willow Glen housing market has always been unique within the greater San Jose metropolitan areas Considered a bedroom community and yet it is central to commute freeways the San Jose International airport and the technology hub The friendliness of residents keep it a destination for those moving into the area as well as those living nearby
The housing market provides many styles and sizes of homes Some streets are filled with 2 bedroom bungalows Others with grand estates on 10000+ square foot lots with over 3000 square feet of interior living space
Average sales price is about $655000 Higher than the general San Jose average The breakdown of price ranges places 15 of homes below $40000025 of the homes between $400000 and $600000 25 between $600000 and $800000 and 35 above $800000The housing crash hit Willow Glen in May of 2006 and began rebounding in November 2010
Talk to CJ for more marketing information CJTalkToCJcom
811
WillowGlenHousingMarket
Findit
BakeryDickrsquos BakeryFlower FlourBooksHicklebeersquosBreakfastBillrsquos CafeChocolateMariette ChocolatesCoffeeElvarsquosPeetrsquosStarbucksTop Nosh CafeElainersquos Coffee RoastingHardwareWillow Glen Ace HardwareIce CreamYogurtWillow Glen Creamery Willow Glen Frozen YogurtYogurt Cove
PharmacyCVSPetsGussied Up Dog BoutiqueUnleashed by PetcoPizzaPizza My HeartWillow St Wood Fired PizzaRestaurants With PatiosAqui Cal-MexJohnrsquos of Willow GlenLe BoulangerSiena BistroWineThe GrapevineYogaWillow Glen YogaNew and MentionableThe CrepevineThe Dry Creek GrillThe Hay MarketThe Table
911
EventsCruise for a Cause
Dancing on the Avenue
Halloween
Holidays on the Avenue
Music in the Glen
Willow Glen Celebrates Earth Day
Willow Glen Farmerrsquos Market
Willow Glen Wine Walk
I remember shortly after moving to San Jose and driving through Willow Glen for the first time It was near the holiday season and I was mesmerized by the holiday decorations on many homes Particularly almost every street and almost every home had a Christmas Tree in the front yard These small trees were decorated as if they were in the home itself It made the neighborhood feel open and presented a community of celebration It was on one of those turns down a Willow Glen street I decided I wanted to live here For nearly 10 years Willow Glen has been my home I continue to enjoy greeting neighbors on the sidewalk as we make our way to The Avenue for breakfast It still amazes me how neighborly Willow Glen is when it is surrounded by the buzzing high paced technology world of Silicon Valley If you come to Willow Glenn to see for yourself park your car Walk around and let me know what you think C J
1011
CJ Brasiel lives in Willow Glen Each year she rides her bike on the 545 mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the Aids Life Cycle Ride She also enjoys helping organizations like Second Harvest and towncatsorg Her family loves to fish and go to San Francisco and Carmel on their days off to spend time together CJ has been in California for almost 20 years and canrsquot imagine living anywhere else She loves the diversity the climate the foods the mountains and the ocean
Other Willow Glen Resources
Wifi Hot Spots
Coffee Cantata 1712 Meridian
Grapevine Wine Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave
Guntherrsquos Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave
Le Boulanger 1351 Lincoln Ave
Safeway 1530 Hamilton Ave
Starbucks 1167 Lincoln Ave
Vin Santo 1346 Lincoln Ave
Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave
Willow Glen Back Fence eList
Willow Glen Business Association
Willow Glen Community Center
Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen on Facebook
Downtown Willow Glen Willow Glen CharmWillow Glen Resident
Contact CJ(408) 406-6035CJTalkToCJcomwwwTalkToCJcomtwitter - CJBrasielCJ on FacebookCJ on Google+CJ on YouTube
CJ on Linkedin
A VerySpecialNeighborhoodWillow Glen is right in the heart of Silicon Valley In an area where technology is always on the leading edge this neighborhood is a charming oasis It has an honest to goodness old downtown where families sit in the square and eat ice cream couples walk their dogs and singles meet for coffee or wine
A stroll downtown will take you by sidewalk cafes cute locally owned boutiques coffee shops bookstores beauty salons bakeries a bank travel agent and so much more
The streets are lined with architecturally historic and stunning single family homes and are shaded with huge lush trees
People get to know each other in Willow Glen They chat over the produce at the farmers market They attend high school football games They make friends while walking to defeat cancer or working in the community gardens
All of that small town goodness plus wersquore only 30 minutes from the beach a part of the San Jose metropolitan area up the highway from both Palo Alto and Berkeley and an hours drive to San Francisco And for a day trip there is always the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the California Wine Country Willow Glen is just about the perfect place to liveWillow Glen
A Brief HistoryWillow Glen began as a marshy area surrounding theLos Gatos Creek and Guadalupe River In the early 1900s the marsh was drained itrsquos willow trees removed and the area was re-planted with orchards
Later the farmland was taken over with houses and roads and continued to grow into the urban neighborhood it is today
Lincoln Ave the main street through downtown Willow Glen was renamed shortly after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865 It was originally Willow Glen Road
Willow Glen was an unincorporated community until it became a city in 1927 In 1936 the people voted to annex into the city of San Jose The vote was 978 to 871
211
Our Community Willow Glen is a community that works hard plays hard and makes a difference The population is 72891The median age is 37 and the average commute time is 28 minutes The population is well educated and works in the high tech financial and medical fields 54 of the people are married 29 have children
friendlyParks
Biebrach ParkDelmas St at Virginia St
Bramhall ParkWillow St
Hummingbird ParkBird Ave and Fisk Ave
Lincoln Glen ParkRadio Ave at Curtner
River Glen ParkPine Ave and Bird Ave
Wallenberg ParkLansford Ave at Curtner
Wilcox Park Wilcox Way
Fun with Kids
Childrenrsquos Discovery Museum Cucina BambiniHappy Hollow Park amp ZooPetroglyphRaging WatersRosicrucian MuseumThe Tech MuseumWillow Glen Childrenrsquos TheatreWillow Glen Little LeagueWillow Glen Soccer
Making a Difference
American Heart Association Our City ForestSecond Harvest Food BankThe Thrift BoxWillow Glen Athletic BoostersWillow Glen FoundationWillow Glen Relay for LifeWillow Glen RunWalk 5K
311
Schools
Willow Glenrsquos Booksin Elementary Schoolis among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10 (From GreatSchoolscom)
ldquoBooksin School is a supportive safe and caring learning community where challenging and enriched instruction considers diverse student needs resulting in academic success and the fulfillment of every students potential
Our goal at Booksin is to create an environment where the children are intellectually challenged in ways appropriate to their individual strengths needs and experiences We strive to develop thriving individuals responsible citizens and lifelong learners who will be active participants in their local and global communitiesrdquoDebbie Baccino principal
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Booksin Elementary API 918
(408) 535-62131590 Dry Creek Rd
Willow Glen ElementaryAPI 856
(408) 535-62651425 Lincoln Ave
Schallenberger ElementaryAPI 854
(408) 535-62531280 Koch Lane
River Glen ElementaryAPI 816
(408) 535-62401088 Broadway
Ernesto Galarza ElementaryAPI 767
(408) 535-66711610 Bird Ave
Gardner ElementaryAPI 748
(408) 535-6225502 Illinois Ave
411
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Willow Glen MiddleAPI 771
(408) 535 62772105 Cottle Ave
HIGHSCHOOL
Willow Glen High SchoolAPI 745
(408 535-63302001 Cottle Ave
PrivateSchools
Bellarmine College Prep(408) 294-9224
960 West Hedding St
Presentation HS(408) 264-1664
2281 Plummer Ave
API scores for 2011 Source California
Department of Education
Schools
ArchitectureWillow Glen is an architectural delight Within a small area you find historic Victorians Bungalows Farmhouses Prairie Styles Mission and Colonial Revivals Eichlers CraftsmenTudors Storybook and Queen Ann homes People take care of and have pride in their homes here Driving up and down the shaded well kept streets is a visual treat
Photo
Placeholder
611
Walking Willow Glen
Type to enter text
Willow Glen has a walkability score of 79 (from walkscorecom)
a walk through the neighborhood
Begin your five mile walk of Willow Glen by grabbing a cup of coffee and a pastry at The Top Nosh Cafe (A) (My favorite is the Almond Cherry Bread Pudding)
Walk up Lincoln Ave and turn right on Coe (B) Coe Ave was named for Henry Willard Coe who was the first to use sulfur to bleach tried fruit Henry Coe State Park was named for his son
Turn left on Plaza Drive and right on Palm Haven (C) Be sure to stop and read the plaque about the historic Palm Haven neighborhood known for its 100 year old palm trees and fabulous old Mission Revival homes
Continue on Palm Haven to the dead in The sidewalk continues between the bushes to Bird Ave Turn right Walk until you reach the corner of Bird and Fisk You now have walked a mile and might be ready for a rest on the bench in Hummingbird Park (D)
After our rest stay on Bird Ave Just past Brooks Ave you will see the George A Fleming house (E) a Queen Ann Victorian Fleming pioneered a fruit drying process which employed thousands and brought wealth to the valley
Keep walking along Bird Ave until you get to Willow Street Turn right Are you ready for a snack Across the street at the corner of Willow and Curtiss is the Flower Flour Patisserie (F) You can get something to drink and a yummy treat at this little bakeryflower shop
At the next corner turn left on Kotenburg Ave Turn left on Minnesota right on Curtiss right on Nevada left on Hill Ave left on Willow Glen Way and right on Juanita These shaded streets have gorgeous homes in the variety of architectural styles that are characteristic of Willow Glen Be sure to check out the two homes on Juanita (one on the corner of Juanita and Pine) with the waved pattern of shingles that mimic an old world thatched roof (G)
Turn left on Pine Ave A little ways down you will see the 92 acre River Glen Park (H) There are public restrooms picnic tables a BBQ tennis and basketball courts soccer and baseball fields and an exercise court This is a perfect place to rest and have a picnic lunch It also is known to be the very best place to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Next cross the street and head down Jonathan Ave Turn right on Byerley St When you reach Lincoln cross the street and make a quick left then a right onto Clark Way At the corner you will see the Stone Church (I) which was built in 1946
You have now walked over 3 miles Turn right on Cottle then right on Glenwood Ave Take a left at Newport Ave Across the street on the corner of Minnesota Ave and Newport is the WW Cozzens house (J) Cozzens was another pioneer in the dried-fruit industry
Continue up Newport and turn right on Brace You now are in the home stretch At the corner of Brace and Lincoln (K) is La Villa Italian Deli a great place to finish the day with something to eat
For dessert walk up past where you started your 5 mile walk cross at the corner and buy an ice cream at the Willow Glen Creamery (L) You then can sit by the Town Square fountain and watch the Willow Glen walk by
711
The Willow Glen housing market has always been unique within the greater San Jose metropolitan areas Considered a bedroom community and yet it is central to commute freeways the San Jose International airport and the technology hub The friendliness of residents keep it a destination for those moving into the area as well as those living nearby
The housing market provides many styles and sizes of homes Some streets are filled with 2 bedroom bungalows Others with grand estates on 10000+ square foot lots with over 3000 square feet of interior living space
Average sales price is about $655000 Higher than the general San Jose average The breakdown of price ranges places 15 of homes below $40000025 of the homes between $400000 and $600000 25 between $600000 and $800000 and 35 above $800000The housing crash hit Willow Glen in May of 2006 and began rebounding in November 2010
Talk to CJ for more marketing information CJTalkToCJcom
811
WillowGlenHousingMarket
Findit
BakeryDickrsquos BakeryFlower FlourBooksHicklebeersquosBreakfastBillrsquos CafeChocolateMariette ChocolatesCoffeeElvarsquosPeetrsquosStarbucksTop Nosh CafeElainersquos Coffee RoastingHardwareWillow Glen Ace HardwareIce CreamYogurtWillow Glen Creamery Willow Glen Frozen YogurtYogurt Cove
PharmacyCVSPetsGussied Up Dog BoutiqueUnleashed by PetcoPizzaPizza My HeartWillow St Wood Fired PizzaRestaurants With PatiosAqui Cal-MexJohnrsquos of Willow GlenLe BoulangerSiena BistroWineThe GrapevineYogaWillow Glen YogaNew and MentionableThe CrepevineThe Dry Creek GrillThe Hay MarketThe Table
911
EventsCruise for a Cause
Dancing on the Avenue
Halloween
Holidays on the Avenue
Music in the Glen
Willow Glen Celebrates Earth Day
Willow Glen Farmerrsquos Market
Willow Glen Wine Walk
I remember shortly after moving to San Jose and driving through Willow Glen for the first time It was near the holiday season and I was mesmerized by the holiday decorations on many homes Particularly almost every street and almost every home had a Christmas Tree in the front yard These small trees were decorated as if they were in the home itself It made the neighborhood feel open and presented a community of celebration It was on one of those turns down a Willow Glen street I decided I wanted to live here For nearly 10 years Willow Glen has been my home I continue to enjoy greeting neighbors on the sidewalk as we make our way to The Avenue for breakfast It still amazes me how neighborly Willow Glen is when it is surrounded by the buzzing high paced technology world of Silicon Valley If you come to Willow Glenn to see for yourself park your car Walk around and let me know what you think C J
1011
CJ Brasiel lives in Willow Glen Each year she rides her bike on the 545 mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the Aids Life Cycle Ride She also enjoys helping organizations like Second Harvest and towncatsorg Her family loves to fish and go to San Francisco and Carmel on their days off to spend time together CJ has been in California for almost 20 years and canrsquot imagine living anywhere else She loves the diversity the climate the foods the mountains and the ocean
Other Willow Glen Resources
Wifi Hot Spots
Coffee Cantata 1712 Meridian
Grapevine Wine Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave
Guntherrsquos Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave
Le Boulanger 1351 Lincoln Ave
Safeway 1530 Hamilton Ave
Starbucks 1167 Lincoln Ave
Vin Santo 1346 Lincoln Ave
Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave
Willow Glen Back Fence eList
Willow Glen Business Association
Willow Glen Community Center
Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen on Facebook
Downtown Willow Glen Willow Glen CharmWillow Glen Resident
Contact CJ(408) 406-6035CJTalkToCJcomwwwTalkToCJcomtwitter - CJBrasielCJ on FacebookCJ on Google+CJ on YouTube
CJ on Linkedin
Our Community Willow Glen is a community that works hard plays hard and makes a difference The population is 72891The median age is 37 and the average commute time is 28 minutes The population is well educated and works in the high tech financial and medical fields 54 of the people are married 29 have children
friendlyParks
Biebrach ParkDelmas St at Virginia St
Bramhall ParkWillow St
Hummingbird ParkBird Ave and Fisk Ave
Lincoln Glen ParkRadio Ave at Curtner
River Glen ParkPine Ave and Bird Ave
Wallenberg ParkLansford Ave at Curtner
Wilcox Park Wilcox Way
Fun with Kids
Childrenrsquos Discovery Museum Cucina BambiniHappy Hollow Park amp ZooPetroglyphRaging WatersRosicrucian MuseumThe Tech MuseumWillow Glen Childrenrsquos TheatreWillow Glen Little LeagueWillow Glen Soccer
Making a Difference
American Heart Association Our City ForestSecond Harvest Food BankThe Thrift BoxWillow Glen Athletic BoostersWillow Glen FoundationWillow Glen Relay for LifeWillow Glen RunWalk 5K
311
Schools
Willow Glenrsquos Booksin Elementary Schoolis among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10 (From GreatSchoolscom)
ldquoBooksin School is a supportive safe and caring learning community where challenging and enriched instruction considers diverse student needs resulting in academic success and the fulfillment of every students potential
Our goal at Booksin is to create an environment where the children are intellectually challenged in ways appropriate to their individual strengths needs and experiences We strive to develop thriving individuals responsible citizens and lifelong learners who will be active participants in their local and global communitiesrdquoDebbie Baccino principal
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Booksin Elementary API 918
(408) 535-62131590 Dry Creek Rd
Willow Glen ElementaryAPI 856
(408) 535-62651425 Lincoln Ave
Schallenberger ElementaryAPI 854
(408) 535-62531280 Koch Lane
River Glen ElementaryAPI 816
(408) 535-62401088 Broadway
Ernesto Galarza ElementaryAPI 767
(408) 535-66711610 Bird Ave
Gardner ElementaryAPI 748
(408) 535-6225502 Illinois Ave
411
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Willow Glen MiddleAPI 771
(408) 535 62772105 Cottle Ave
HIGHSCHOOL
Willow Glen High SchoolAPI 745
(408 535-63302001 Cottle Ave
PrivateSchools
Bellarmine College Prep(408) 294-9224
960 West Hedding St
Presentation HS(408) 264-1664
2281 Plummer Ave
API scores for 2011 Source California
Department of Education
Schools
ArchitectureWillow Glen is an architectural delight Within a small area you find historic Victorians Bungalows Farmhouses Prairie Styles Mission and Colonial Revivals Eichlers CraftsmenTudors Storybook and Queen Ann homes People take care of and have pride in their homes here Driving up and down the shaded well kept streets is a visual treat
Photo
Placeholder
611
Walking Willow Glen
Type to enter text
Willow Glen has a walkability score of 79 (from walkscorecom)
a walk through the neighborhood
Begin your five mile walk of Willow Glen by grabbing a cup of coffee and a pastry at The Top Nosh Cafe (A) (My favorite is the Almond Cherry Bread Pudding)
Walk up Lincoln Ave and turn right on Coe (B) Coe Ave was named for Henry Willard Coe who was the first to use sulfur to bleach tried fruit Henry Coe State Park was named for his son
Turn left on Plaza Drive and right on Palm Haven (C) Be sure to stop and read the plaque about the historic Palm Haven neighborhood known for its 100 year old palm trees and fabulous old Mission Revival homes
Continue on Palm Haven to the dead in The sidewalk continues between the bushes to Bird Ave Turn right Walk until you reach the corner of Bird and Fisk You now have walked a mile and might be ready for a rest on the bench in Hummingbird Park (D)
After our rest stay on Bird Ave Just past Brooks Ave you will see the George A Fleming house (E) a Queen Ann Victorian Fleming pioneered a fruit drying process which employed thousands and brought wealth to the valley
Keep walking along Bird Ave until you get to Willow Street Turn right Are you ready for a snack Across the street at the corner of Willow and Curtiss is the Flower Flour Patisserie (F) You can get something to drink and a yummy treat at this little bakeryflower shop
At the next corner turn left on Kotenburg Ave Turn left on Minnesota right on Curtiss right on Nevada left on Hill Ave left on Willow Glen Way and right on Juanita These shaded streets have gorgeous homes in the variety of architectural styles that are characteristic of Willow Glen Be sure to check out the two homes on Juanita (one on the corner of Juanita and Pine) with the waved pattern of shingles that mimic an old world thatched roof (G)
Turn left on Pine Ave A little ways down you will see the 92 acre River Glen Park (H) There are public restrooms picnic tables a BBQ tennis and basketball courts soccer and baseball fields and an exercise court This is a perfect place to rest and have a picnic lunch It also is known to be the very best place to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Next cross the street and head down Jonathan Ave Turn right on Byerley St When you reach Lincoln cross the street and make a quick left then a right onto Clark Way At the corner you will see the Stone Church (I) which was built in 1946
You have now walked over 3 miles Turn right on Cottle then right on Glenwood Ave Take a left at Newport Ave Across the street on the corner of Minnesota Ave and Newport is the WW Cozzens house (J) Cozzens was another pioneer in the dried-fruit industry
Continue up Newport and turn right on Brace You now are in the home stretch At the corner of Brace and Lincoln (K) is La Villa Italian Deli a great place to finish the day with something to eat
For dessert walk up past where you started your 5 mile walk cross at the corner and buy an ice cream at the Willow Glen Creamery (L) You then can sit by the Town Square fountain and watch the Willow Glen walk by
711
The Willow Glen housing market has always been unique within the greater San Jose metropolitan areas Considered a bedroom community and yet it is central to commute freeways the San Jose International airport and the technology hub The friendliness of residents keep it a destination for those moving into the area as well as those living nearby
The housing market provides many styles and sizes of homes Some streets are filled with 2 bedroom bungalows Others with grand estates on 10000+ square foot lots with over 3000 square feet of interior living space
Average sales price is about $655000 Higher than the general San Jose average The breakdown of price ranges places 15 of homes below $40000025 of the homes between $400000 and $600000 25 between $600000 and $800000 and 35 above $800000The housing crash hit Willow Glen in May of 2006 and began rebounding in November 2010
Talk to CJ for more marketing information CJTalkToCJcom
811
WillowGlenHousingMarket
Findit
BakeryDickrsquos BakeryFlower FlourBooksHicklebeersquosBreakfastBillrsquos CafeChocolateMariette ChocolatesCoffeeElvarsquosPeetrsquosStarbucksTop Nosh CafeElainersquos Coffee RoastingHardwareWillow Glen Ace HardwareIce CreamYogurtWillow Glen Creamery Willow Glen Frozen YogurtYogurt Cove
PharmacyCVSPetsGussied Up Dog BoutiqueUnleashed by PetcoPizzaPizza My HeartWillow St Wood Fired PizzaRestaurants With PatiosAqui Cal-MexJohnrsquos of Willow GlenLe BoulangerSiena BistroWineThe GrapevineYogaWillow Glen YogaNew and MentionableThe CrepevineThe Dry Creek GrillThe Hay MarketThe Table
911
EventsCruise for a Cause
Dancing on the Avenue
Halloween
Holidays on the Avenue
Music in the Glen
Willow Glen Celebrates Earth Day
Willow Glen Farmerrsquos Market
Willow Glen Wine Walk
I remember shortly after moving to San Jose and driving through Willow Glen for the first time It was near the holiday season and I was mesmerized by the holiday decorations on many homes Particularly almost every street and almost every home had a Christmas Tree in the front yard These small trees were decorated as if they were in the home itself It made the neighborhood feel open and presented a community of celebration It was on one of those turns down a Willow Glen street I decided I wanted to live here For nearly 10 years Willow Glen has been my home I continue to enjoy greeting neighbors on the sidewalk as we make our way to The Avenue for breakfast It still amazes me how neighborly Willow Glen is when it is surrounded by the buzzing high paced technology world of Silicon Valley If you come to Willow Glenn to see for yourself park your car Walk around and let me know what you think C J
1011
CJ Brasiel lives in Willow Glen Each year she rides her bike on the 545 mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the Aids Life Cycle Ride She also enjoys helping organizations like Second Harvest and towncatsorg Her family loves to fish and go to San Francisco and Carmel on their days off to spend time together CJ has been in California for almost 20 years and canrsquot imagine living anywhere else She loves the diversity the climate the foods the mountains and the ocean
Other Willow Glen Resources
Wifi Hot Spots
Coffee Cantata 1712 Meridian
Grapevine Wine Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave
Guntherrsquos Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave
Le Boulanger 1351 Lincoln Ave
Safeway 1530 Hamilton Ave
Starbucks 1167 Lincoln Ave
Vin Santo 1346 Lincoln Ave
Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave
Willow Glen Back Fence eList
Willow Glen Business Association
Willow Glen Community Center
Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen on Facebook
Downtown Willow Glen Willow Glen CharmWillow Glen Resident
Contact CJ(408) 406-6035CJTalkToCJcomwwwTalkToCJcomtwitter - CJBrasielCJ on FacebookCJ on Google+CJ on YouTube
CJ on Linkedin
Schools
Willow Glenrsquos Booksin Elementary Schoolis among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10 (From GreatSchoolscom)
ldquoBooksin School is a supportive safe and caring learning community where challenging and enriched instruction considers diverse student needs resulting in academic success and the fulfillment of every students potential
Our goal at Booksin is to create an environment where the children are intellectually challenged in ways appropriate to their individual strengths needs and experiences We strive to develop thriving individuals responsible citizens and lifelong learners who will be active participants in their local and global communitiesrdquoDebbie Baccino principal
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Booksin Elementary API 918
(408) 535-62131590 Dry Creek Rd
Willow Glen ElementaryAPI 856
(408) 535-62651425 Lincoln Ave
Schallenberger ElementaryAPI 854
(408) 535-62531280 Koch Lane
River Glen ElementaryAPI 816
(408) 535-62401088 Broadway
Ernesto Galarza ElementaryAPI 767
(408) 535-66711610 Bird Ave
Gardner ElementaryAPI 748
(408) 535-6225502 Illinois Ave
411
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Willow Glen MiddleAPI 771
(408) 535 62772105 Cottle Ave
HIGHSCHOOL
Willow Glen High SchoolAPI 745
(408 535-63302001 Cottle Ave
PrivateSchools
Bellarmine College Prep(408) 294-9224
960 West Hedding St
Presentation HS(408) 264-1664
2281 Plummer Ave
API scores for 2011 Source California
Department of Education
Schools
ArchitectureWillow Glen is an architectural delight Within a small area you find historic Victorians Bungalows Farmhouses Prairie Styles Mission and Colonial Revivals Eichlers CraftsmenTudors Storybook and Queen Ann homes People take care of and have pride in their homes here Driving up and down the shaded well kept streets is a visual treat
Photo
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Walking Willow Glen
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Willow Glen has a walkability score of 79 (from walkscorecom)
a walk through the neighborhood
Begin your five mile walk of Willow Glen by grabbing a cup of coffee and a pastry at The Top Nosh Cafe (A) (My favorite is the Almond Cherry Bread Pudding)
Walk up Lincoln Ave and turn right on Coe (B) Coe Ave was named for Henry Willard Coe who was the first to use sulfur to bleach tried fruit Henry Coe State Park was named for his son
Turn left on Plaza Drive and right on Palm Haven (C) Be sure to stop and read the plaque about the historic Palm Haven neighborhood known for its 100 year old palm trees and fabulous old Mission Revival homes
Continue on Palm Haven to the dead in The sidewalk continues between the bushes to Bird Ave Turn right Walk until you reach the corner of Bird and Fisk You now have walked a mile and might be ready for a rest on the bench in Hummingbird Park (D)
After our rest stay on Bird Ave Just past Brooks Ave you will see the George A Fleming house (E) a Queen Ann Victorian Fleming pioneered a fruit drying process which employed thousands and brought wealth to the valley
Keep walking along Bird Ave until you get to Willow Street Turn right Are you ready for a snack Across the street at the corner of Willow and Curtiss is the Flower Flour Patisserie (F) You can get something to drink and a yummy treat at this little bakeryflower shop
At the next corner turn left on Kotenburg Ave Turn left on Minnesota right on Curtiss right on Nevada left on Hill Ave left on Willow Glen Way and right on Juanita These shaded streets have gorgeous homes in the variety of architectural styles that are characteristic of Willow Glen Be sure to check out the two homes on Juanita (one on the corner of Juanita and Pine) with the waved pattern of shingles that mimic an old world thatched roof (G)
Turn left on Pine Ave A little ways down you will see the 92 acre River Glen Park (H) There are public restrooms picnic tables a BBQ tennis and basketball courts soccer and baseball fields and an exercise court This is a perfect place to rest and have a picnic lunch It also is known to be the very best place to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Next cross the street and head down Jonathan Ave Turn right on Byerley St When you reach Lincoln cross the street and make a quick left then a right onto Clark Way At the corner you will see the Stone Church (I) which was built in 1946
You have now walked over 3 miles Turn right on Cottle then right on Glenwood Ave Take a left at Newport Ave Across the street on the corner of Minnesota Ave and Newport is the WW Cozzens house (J) Cozzens was another pioneer in the dried-fruit industry
Continue up Newport and turn right on Brace You now are in the home stretch At the corner of Brace and Lincoln (K) is La Villa Italian Deli a great place to finish the day with something to eat
For dessert walk up past where you started your 5 mile walk cross at the corner and buy an ice cream at the Willow Glen Creamery (L) You then can sit by the Town Square fountain and watch the Willow Glen walk by
711
The Willow Glen housing market has always been unique within the greater San Jose metropolitan areas Considered a bedroom community and yet it is central to commute freeways the San Jose International airport and the technology hub The friendliness of residents keep it a destination for those moving into the area as well as those living nearby
The housing market provides many styles and sizes of homes Some streets are filled with 2 bedroom bungalows Others with grand estates on 10000+ square foot lots with over 3000 square feet of interior living space
Average sales price is about $655000 Higher than the general San Jose average The breakdown of price ranges places 15 of homes below $40000025 of the homes between $400000 and $600000 25 between $600000 and $800000 and 35 above $800000The housing crash hit Willow Glen in May of 2006 and began rebounding in November 2010
Talk to CJ for more marketing information CJTalkToCJcom
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BakeryDickrsquos BakeryFlower FlourBooksHicklebeersquosBreakfastBillrsquos CafeChocolateMariette ChocolatesCoffeeElvarsquosPeetrsquosStarbucksTop Nosh CafeElainersquos Coffee RoastingHardwareWillow Glen Ace HardwareIce CreamYogurtWillow Glen Creamery Willow Glen Frozen YogurtYogurt Cove
PharmacyCVSPetsGussied Up Dog BoutiqueUnleashed by PetcoPizzaPizza My HeartWillow St Wood Fired PizzaRestaurants With PatiosAqui Cal-MexJohnrsquos of Willow GlenLe BoulangerSiena BistroWineThe GrapevineYogaWillow Glen YogaNew and MentionableThe CrepevineThe Dry Creek GrillThe Hay MarketThe Table
911
EventsCruise for a Cause
Dancing on the Avenue
Halloween
Holidays on the Avenue
Music in the Glen
Willow Glen Celebrates Earth Day
Willow Glen Farmerrsquos Market
Willow Glen Wine Walk
I remember shortly after moving to San Jose and driving through Willow Glen for the first time It was near the holiday season and I was mesmerized by the holiday decorations on many homes Particularly almost every street and almost every home had a Christmas Tree in the front yard These small trees were decorated as if they were in the home itself It made the neighborhood feel open and presented a community of celebration It was on one of those turns down a Willow Glen street I decided I wanted to live here For nearly 10 years Willow Glen has been my home I continue to enjoy greeting neighbors on the sidewalk as we make our way to The Avenue for breakfast It still amazes me how neighborly Willow Glen is when it is surrounded by the buzzing high paced technology world of Silicon Valley If you come to Willow Glenn to see for yourself park your car Walk around and let me know what you think C J
1011
CJ Brasiel lives in Willow Glen Each year she rides her bike on the 545 mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the Aids Life Cycle Ride She also enjoys helping organizations like Second Harvest and towncatsorg Her family loves to fish and go to San Francisco and Carmel on their days off to spend time together CJ has been in California for almost 20 years and canrsquot imagine living anywhere else She loves the diversity the climate the foods the mountains and the ocean
Other Willow Glen Resources
Wifi Hot Spots
Coffee Cantata 1712 Meridian
Grapevine Wine Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave
Guntherrsquos Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave
Le Boulanger 1351 Lincoln Ave
Safeway 1530 Hamilton Ave
Starbucks 1167 Lincoln Ave
Vin Santo 1346 Lincoln Ave
Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave
Willow Glen Back Fence eList
Willow Glen Business Association
Willow Glen Community Center
Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen on Facebook
Downtown Willow Glen Willow Glen CharmWillow Glen Resident
Contact CJ(408) 406-6035CJTalkToCJcomwwwTalkToCJcomtwitter - CJBrasielCJ on FacebookCJ on Google+CJ on YouTube
CJ on Linkedin
ArchitectureWillow Glen is an architectural delight Within a small area you find historic Victorians Bungalows Farmhouses Prairie Styles Mission and Colonial Revivals Eichlers CraftsmenTudors Storybook and Queen Ann homes People take care of and have pride in their homes here Driving up and down the shaded well kept streets is a visual treat
Photo
Placeholder
611
Walking Willow Glen
Type to enter text
Willow Glen has a walkability score of 79 (from walkscorecom)
a walk through the neighborhood
Begin your five mile walk of Willow Glen by grabbing a cup of coffee and a pastry at The Top Nosh Cafe (A) (My favorite is the Almond Cherry Bread Pudding)
Walk up Lincoln Ave and turn right on Coe (B) Coe Ave was named for Henry Willard Coe who was the first to use sulfur to bleach tried fruit Henry Coe State Park was named for his son
Turn left on Plaza Drive and right on Palm Haven (C) Be sure to stop and read the plaque about the historic Palm Haven neighborhood known for its 100 year old palm trees and fabulous old Mission Revival homes
Continue on Palm Haven to the dead in The sidewalk continues between the bushes to Bird Ave Turn right Walk until you reach the corner of Bird and Fisk You now have walked a mile and might be ready for a rest on the bench in Hummingbird Park (D)
After our rest stay on Bird Ave Just past Brooks Ave you will see the George A Fleming house (E) a Queen Ann Victorian Fleming pioneered a fruit drying process which employed thousands and brought wealth to the valley
Keep walking along Bird Ave until you get to Willow Street Turn right Are you ready for a snack Across the street at the corner of Willow and Curtiss is the Flower Flour Patisserie (F) You can get something to drink and a yummy treat at this little bakeryflower shop
At the next corner turn left on Kotenburg Ave Turn left on Minnesota right on Curtiss right on Nevada left on Hill Ave left on Willow Glen Way and right on Juanita These shaded streets have gorgeous homes in the variety of architectural styles that are characteristic of Willow Glen Be sure to check out the two homes on Juanita (one on the corner of Juanita and Pine) with the waved pattern of shingles that mimic an old world thatched roof (G)
Turn left on Pine Ave A little ways down you will see the 92 acre River Glen Park (H) There are public restrooms picnic tables a BBQ tennis and basketball courts soccer and baseball fields and an exercise court This is a perfect place to rest and have a picnic lunch It also is known to be the very best place to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Next cross the street and head down Jonathan Ave Turn right on Byerley St When you reach Lincoln cross the street and make a quick left then a right onto Clark Way At the corner you will see the Stone Church (I) which was built in 1946
You have now walked over 3 miles Turn right on Cottle then right on Glenwood Ave Take a left at Newport Ave Across the street on the corner of Minnesota Ave and Newport is the WW Cozzens house (J) Cozzens was another pioneer in the dried-fruit industry
Continue up Newport and turn right on Brace You now are in the home stretch At the corner of Brace and Lincoln (K) is La Villa Italian Deli a great place to finish the day with something to eat
For dessert walk up past where you started your 5 mile walk cross at the corner and buy an ice cream at the Willow Glen Creamery (L) You then can sit by the Town Square fountain and watch the Willow Glen walk by
711
The Willow Glen housing market has always been unique within the greater San Jose metropolitan areas Considered a bedroom community and yet it is central to commute freeways the San Jose International airport and the technology hub The friendliness of residents keep it a destination for those moving into the area as well as those living nearby
The housing market provides many styles and sizes of homes Some streets are filled with 2 bedroom bungalows Others with grand estates on 10000+ square foot lots with over 3000 square feet of interior living space
Average sales price is about $655000 Higher than the general San Jose average The breakdown of price ranges places 15 of homes below $40000025 of the homes between $400000 and $600000 25 between $600000 and $800000 and 35 above $800000The housing crash hit Willow Glen in May of 2006 and began rebounding in November 2010
Talk to CJ for more marketing information CJTalkToCJcom
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BakeryDickrsquos BakeryFlower FlourBooksHicklebeersquosBreakfastBillrsquos CafeChocolateMariette ChocolatesCoffeeElvarsquosPeetrsquosStarbucksTop Nosh CafeElainersquos Coffee RoastingHardwareWillow Glen Ace HardwareIce CreamYogurtWillow Glen Creamery Willow Glen Frozen YogurtYogurt Cove
PharmacyCVSPetsGussied Up Dog BoutiqueUnleashed by PetcoPizzaPizza My HeartWillow St Wood Fired PizzaRestaurants With PatiosAqui Cal-MexJohnrsquos of Willow GlenLe BoulangerSiena BistroWineThe GrapevineYogaWillow Glen YogaNew and MentionableThe CrepevineThe Dry Creek GrillThe Hay MarketThe Table
911
EventsCruise for a Cause
Dancing on the Avenue
Halloween
Holidays on the Avenue
Music in the Glen
Willow Glen Celebrates Earth Day
Willow Glen Farmerrsquos Market
Willow Glen Wine Walk
I remember shortly after moving to San Jose and driving through Willow Glen for the first time It was near the holiday season and I was mesmerized by the holiday decorations on many homes Particularly almost every street and almost every home had a Christmas Tree in the front yard These small trees were decorated as if they were in the home itself It made the neighborhood feel open and presented a community of celebration It was on one of those turns down a Willow Glen street I decided I wanted to live here For nearly 10 years Willow Glen has been my home I continue to enjoy greeting neighbors on the sidewalk as we make our way to The Avenue for breakfast It still amazes me how neighborly Willow Glen is when it is surrounded by the buzzing high paced technology world of Silicon Valley If you come to Willow Glenn to see for yourself park your car Walk around and let me know what you think C J
1011
CJ Brasiel lives in Willow Glen Each year she rides her bike on the 545 mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the Aids Life Cycle Ride She also enjoys helping organizations like Second Harvest and towncatsorg Her family loves to fish and go to San Francisco and Carmel on their days off to spend time together CJ has been in California for almost 20 years and canrsquot imagine living anywhere else She loves the diversity the climate the foods the mountains and the ocean
Other Willow Glen Resources
Wifi Hot Spots
Coffee Cantata 1712 Meridian
Grapevine Wine Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave
Guntherrsquos Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave
Le Boulanger 1351 Lincoln Ave
Safeway 1530 Hamilton Ave
Starbucks 1167 Lincoln Ave
Vin Santo 1346 Lincoln Ave
Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave
Willow Glen Back Fence eList
Willow Glen Business Association
Willow Glen Community Center
Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen on Facebook
Downtown Willow Glen Willow Glen CharmWillow Glen Resident
Contact CJ(408) 406-6035CJTalkToCJcomwwwTalkToCJcomtwitter - CJBrasielCJ on FacebookCJ on Google+CJ on YouTube
CJ on Linkedin
611
Walking Willow Glen
Type to enter text
Willow Glen has a walkability score of 79 (from walkscorecom)
a walk through the neighborhood
Begin your five mile walk of Willow Glen by grabbing a cup of coffee and a pastry at The Top Nosh Cafe (A) (My favorite is the Almond Cherry Bread Pudding)
Walk up Lincoln Ave and turn right on Coe (B) Coe Ave was named for Henry Willard Coe who was the first to use sulfur to bleach tried fruit Henry Coe State Park was named for his son
Turn left on Plaza Drive and right on Palm Haven (C) Be sure to stop and read the plaque about the historic Palm Haven neighborhood known for its 100 year old palm trees and fabulous old Mission Revival homes
Continue on Palm Haven to the dead in The sidewalk continues between the bushes to Bird Ave Turn right Walk until you reach the corner of Bird and Fisk You now have walked a mile and might be ready for a rest on the bench in Hummingbird Park (D)
After our rest stay on Bird Ave Just past Brooks Ave you will see the George A Fleming house (E) a Queen Ann Victorian Fleming pioneered a fruit drying process which employed thousands and brought wealth to the valley
Keep walking along Bird Ave until you get to Willow Street Turn right Are you ready for a snack Across the street at the corner of Willow and Curtiss is the Flower Flour Patisserie (F) You can get something to drink and a yummy treat at this little bakeryflower shop
At the next corner turn left on Kotenburg Ave Turn left on Minnesota right on Curtiss right on Nevada left on Hill Ave left on Willow Glen Way and right on Juanita These shaded streets have gorgeous homes in the variety of architectural styles that are characteristic of Willow Glen Be sure to check out the two homes on Juanita (one on the corner of Juanita and Pine) with the waved pattern of shingles that mimic an old world thatched roof (G)
Turn left on Pine Ave A little ways down you will see the 92 acre River Glen Park (H) There are public restrooms picnic tables a BBQ tennis and basketball courts soccer and baseball fields and an exercise court This is a perfect place to rest and have a picnic lunch It also is known to be the very best place to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Next cross the street and head down Jonathan Ave Turn right on Byerley St When you reach Lincoln cross the street and make a quick left then a right onto Clark Way At the corner you will see the Stone Church (I) which was built in 1946
You have now walked over 3 miles Turn right on Cottle then right on Glenwood Ave Take a left at Newport Ave Across the street on the corner of Minnesota Ave and Newport is the WW Cozzens house (J) Cozzens was another pioneer in the dried-fruit industry
Continue up Newport and turn right on Brace You now are in the home stretch At the corner of Brace and Lincoln (K) is La Villa Italian Deli a great place to finish the day with something to eat
For dessert walk up past where you started your 5 mile walk cross at the corner and buy an ice cream at the Willow Glen Creamery (L) You then can sit by the Town Square fountain and watch the Willow Glen walk by
711
The Willow Glen housing market has always been unique within the greater San Jose metropolitan areas Considered a bedroom community and yet it is central to commute freeways the San Jose International airport and the technology hub The friendliness of residents keep it a destination for those moving into the area as well as those living nearby
The housing market provides many styles and sizes of homes Some streets are filled with 2 bedroom bungalows Others with grand estates on 10000+ square foot lots with over 3000 square feet of interior living space
Average sales price is about $655000 Higher than the general San Jose average The breakdown of price ranges places 15 of homes below $40000025 of the homes between $400000 and $600000 25 between $600000 and $800000 and 35 above $800000The housing crash hit Willow Glen in May of 2006 and began rebounding in November 2010
Talk to CJ for more marketing information CJTalkToCJcom
811
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BakeryDickrsquos BakeryFlower FlourBooksHicklebeersquosBreakfastBillrsquos CafeChocolateMariette ChocolatesCoffeeElvarsquosPeetrsquosStarbucksTop Nosh CafeElainersquos Coffee RoastingHardwareWillow Glen Ace HardwareIce CreamYogurtWillow Glen Creamery Willow Glen Frozen YogurtYogurt Cove
PharmacyCVSPetsGussied Up Dog BoutiqueUnleashed by PetcoPizzaPizza My HeartWillow St Wood Fired PizzaRestaurants With PatiosAqui Cal-MexJohnrsquos of Willow GlenLe BoulangerSiena BistroWineThe GrapevineYogaWillow Glen YogaNew and MentionableThe CrepevineThe Dry Creek GrillThe Hay MarketThe Table
911
EventsCruise for a Cause
Dancing on the Avenue
Halloween
Holidays on the Avenue
Music in the Glen
Willow Glen Celebrates Earth Day
Willow Glen Farmerrsquos Market
Willow Glen Wine Walk
I remember shortly after moving to San Jose and driving through Willow Glen for the first time It was near the holiday season and I was mesmerized by the holiday decorations on many homes Particularly almost every street and almost every home had a Christmas Tree in the front yard These small trees were decorated as if they were in the home itself It made the neighborhood feel open and presented a community of celebration It was on one of those turns down a Willow Glen street I decided I wanted to live here For nearly 10 years Willow Glen has been my home I continue to enjoy greeting neighbors on the sidewalk as we make our way to The Avenue for breakfast It still amazes me how neighborly Willow Glen is when it is surrounded by the buzzing high paced technology world of Silicon Valley If you come to Willow Glenn to see for yourself park your car Walk around and let me know what you think C J
1011
CJ Brasiel lives in Willow Glen Each year she rides her bike on the 545 mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the Aids Life Cycle Ride She also enjoys helping organizations like Second Harvest and towncatsorg Her family loves to fish and go to San Francisco and Carmel on their days off to spend time together CJ has been in California for almost 20 years and canrsquot imagine living anywhere else She loves the diversity the climate the foods the mountains and the ocean
Other Willow Glen Resources
Wifi Hot Spots
Coffee Cantata 1712 Meridian
Grapevine Wine Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave
Guntherrsquos Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave
Le Boulanger 1351 Lincoln Ave
Safeway 1530 Hamilton Ave
Starbucks 1167 Lincoln Ave
Vin Santo 1346 Lincoln Ave
Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave
Willow Glen Back Fence eList
Willow Glen Business Association
Willow Glen Community Center
Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen on Facebook
Downtown Willow Glen Willow Glen CharmWillow Glen Resident
Contact CJ(408) 406-6035CJTalkToCJcomwwwTalkToCJcomtwitter - CJBrasielCJ on FacebookCJ on Google+CJ on YouTube
CJ on Linkedin
a walk through the neighborhood
Begin your five mile walk of Willow Glen by grabbing a cup of coffee and a pastry at The Top Nosh Cafe (A) (My favorite is the Almond Cherry Bread Pudding)
Walk up Lincoln Ave and turn right on Coe (B) Coe Ave was named for Henry Willard Coe who was the first to use sulfur to bleach tried fruit Henry Coe State Park was named for his son
Turn left on Plaza Drive and right on Palm Haven (C) Be sure to stop and read the plaque about the historic Palm Haven neighborhood known for its 100 year old palm trees and fabulous old Mission Revival homes
Continue on Palm Haven to the dead in The sidewalk continues between the bushes to Bird Ave Turn right Walk until you reach the corner of Bird and Fisk You now have walked a mile and might be ready for a rest on the bench in Hummingbird Park (D)
After our rest stay on Bird Ave Just past Brooks Ave you will see the George A Fleming house (E) a Queen Ann Victorian Fleming pioneered a fruit drying process which employed thousands and brought wealth to the valley
Keep walking along Bird Ave until you get to Willow Street Turn right Are you ready for a snack Across the street at the corner of Willow and Curtiss is the Flower Flour Patisserie (F) You can get something to drink and a yummy treat at this little bakeryflower shop
At the next corner turn left on Kotenburg Ave Turn left on Minnesota right on Curtiss right on Nevada left on Hill Ave left on Willow Glen Way and right on Juanita These shaded streets have gorgeous homes in the variety of architectural styles that are characteristic of Willow Glen Be sure to check out the two homes on Juanita (one on the corner of Juanita and Pine) with the waved pattern of shingles that mimic an old world thatched roof (G)
Turn left on Pine Ave A little ways down you will see the 92 acre River Glen Park (H) There are public restrooms picnic tables a BBQ tennis and basketball courts soccer and baseball fields and an exercise court This is a perfect place to rest and have a picnic lunch It also is known to be the very best place to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Next cross the street and head down Jonathan Ave Turn right on Byerley St When you reach Lincoln cross the street and make a quick left then a right onto Clark Way At the corner you will see the Stone Church (I) which was built in 1946
You have now walked over 3 miles Turn right on Cottle then right on Glenwood Ave Take a left at Newport Ave Across the street on the corner of Minnesota Ave and Newport is the WW Cozzens house (J) Cozzens was another pioneer in the dried-fruit industry
Continue up Newport and turn right on Brace You now are in the home stretch At the corner of Brace and Lincoln (K) is La Villa Italian Deli a great place to finish the day with something to eat
For dessert walk up past where you started your 5 mile walk cross at the corner and buy an ice cream at the Willow Glen Creamery (L) You then can sit by the Town Square fountain and watch the Willow Glen walk by
711
The Willow Glen housing market has always been unique within the greater San Jose metropolitan areas Considered a bedroom community and yet it is central to commute freeways the San Jose International airport and the technology hub The friendliness of residents keep it a destination for those moving into the area as well as those living nearby
The housing market provides many styles and sizes of homes Some streets are filled with 2 bedroom bungalows Others with grand estates on 10000+ square foot lots with over 3000 square feet of interior living space
Average sales price is about $655000 Higher than the general San Jose average The breakdown of price ranges places 15 of homes below $40000025 of the homes between $400000 and $600000 25 between $600000 and $800000 and 35 above $800000The housing crash hit Willow Glen in May of 2006 and began rebounding in November 2010
Talk to CJ for more marketing information CJTalkToCJcom
811
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BakeryDickrsquos BakeryFlower FlourBooksHicklebeersquosBreakfastBillrsquos CafeChocolateMariette ChocolatesCoffeeElvarsquosPeetrsquosStarbucksTop Nosh CafeElainersquos Coffee RoastingHardwareWillow Glen Ace HardwareIce CreamYogurtWillow Glen Creamery Willow Glen Frozen YogurtYogurt Cove
PharmacyCVSPetsGussied Up Dog BoutiqueUnleashed by PetcoPizzaPizza My HeartWillow St Wood Fired PizzaRestaurants With PatiosAqui Cal-MexJohnrsquos of Willow GlenLe BoulangerSiena BistroWineThe GrapevineYogaWillow Glen YogaNew and MentionableThe CrepevineThe Dry Creek GrillThe Hay MarketThe Table
911
EventsCruise for a Cause
Dancing on the Avenue
Halloween
Holidays on the Avenue
Music in the Glen
Willow Glen Celebrates Earth Day
Willow Glen Farmerrsquos Market
Willow Glen Wine Walk
I remember shortly after moving to San Jose and driving through Willow Glen for the first time It was near the holiday season and I was mesmerized by the holiday decorations on many homes Particularly almost every street and almost every home had a Christmas Tree in the front yard These small trees were decorated as if they were in the home itself It made the neighborhood feel open and presented a community of celebration It was on one of those turns down a Willow Glen street I decided I wanted to live here For nearly 10 years Willow Glen has been my home I continue to enjoy greeting neighbors on the sidewalk as we make our way to The Avenue for breakfast It still amazes me how neighborly Willow Glen is when it is surrounded by the buzzing high paced technology world of Silicon Valley If you come to Willow Glenn to see for yourself park your car Walk around and let me know what you think C J
1011
CJ Brasiel lives in Willow Glen Each year she rides her bike on the 545 mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the Aids Life Cycle Ride She also enjoys helping organizations like Second Harvest and towncatsorg Her family loves to fish and go to San Francisco and Carmel on their days off to spend time together CJ has been in California for almost 20 years and canrsquot imagine living anywhere else She loves the diversity the climate the foods the mountains and the ocean
Other Willow Glen Resources
Wifi Hot Spots
Coffee Cantata 1712 Meridian
Grapevine Wine Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave
Guntherrsquos Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave
Le Boulanger 1351 Lincoln Ave
Safeway 1530 Hamilton Ave
Starbucks 1167 Lincoln Ave
Vin Santo 1346 Lincoln Ave
Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave
Willow Glen Back Fence eList
Willow Glen Business Association
Willow Glen Community Center
Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen on Facebook
Downtown Willow Glen Willow Glen CharmWillow Glen Resident
Contact CJ(408) 406-6035CJTalkToCJcomwwwTalkToCJcomtwitter - CJBrasielCJ on FacebookCJ on Google+CJ on YouTube
CJ on Linkedin
The Willow Glen housing market has always been unique within the greater San Jose metropolitan areas Considered a bedroom community and yet it is central to commute freeways the San Jose International airport and the technology hub The friendliness of residents keep it a destination for those moving into the area as well as those living nearby
The housing market provides many styles and sizes of homes Some streets are filled with 2 bedroom bungalows Others with grand estates on 10000+ square foot lots with over 3000 square feet of interior living space
Average sales price is about $655000 Higher than the general San Jose average The breakdown of price ranges places 15 of homes below $40000025 of the homes between $400000 and $600000 25 between $600000 and $800000 and 35 above $800000The housing crash hit Willow Glen in May of 2006 and began rebounding in November 2010
Talk to CJ for more marketing information CJTalkToCJcom
811
WillowGlenHousingMarket
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BakeryDickrsquos BakeryFlower FlourBooksHicklebeersquosBreakfastBillrsquos CafeChocolateMariette ChocolatesCoffeeElvarsquosPeetrsquosStarbucksTop Nosh CafeElainersquos Coffee RoastingHardwareWillow Glen Ace HardwareIce CreamYogurtWillow Glen Creamery Willow Glen Frozen YogurtYogurt Cove
PharmacyCVSPetsGussied Up Dog BoutiqueUnleashed by PetcoPizzaPizza My HeartWillow St Wood Fired PizzaRestaurants With PatiosAqui Cal-MexJohnrsquos of Willow GlenLe BoulangerSiena BistroWineThe GrapevineYogaWillow Glen YogaNew and MentionableThe CrepevineThe Dry Creek GrillThe Hay MarketThe Table
911
EventsCruise for a Cause
Dancing on the Avenue
Halloween
Holidays on the Avenue
Music in the Glen
Willow Glen Celebrates Earth Day
Willow Glen Farmerrsquos Market
Willow Glen Wine Walk
I remember shortly after moving to San Jose and driving through Willow Glen for the first time It was near the holiday season and I was mesmerized by the holiday decorations on many homes Particularly almost every street and almost every home had a Christmas Tree in the front yard These small trees were decorated as if they were in the home itself It made the neighborhood feel open and presented a community of celebration It was on one of those turns down a Willow Glen street I decided I wanted to live here For nearly 10 years Willow Glen has been my home I continue to enjoy greeting neighbors on the sidewalk as we make our way to The Avenue for breakfast It still amazes me how neighborly Willow Glen is when it is surrounded by the buzzing high paced technology world of Silicon Valley If you come to Willow Glenn to see for yourself park your car Walk around and let me know what you think C J
1011
CJ Brasiel lives in Willow Glen Each year she rides her bike on the 545 mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the Aids Life Cycle Ride She also enjoys helping organizations like Second Harvest and towncatsorg Her family loves to fish and go to San Francisco and Carmel on their days off to spend time together CJ has been in California for almost 20 years and canrsquot imagine living anywhere else She loves the diversity the climate the foods the mountains and the ocean
Other Willow Glen Resources
Wifi Hot Spots
Coffee Cantata 1712 Meridian
Grapevine Wine Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave
Guntherrsquos Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave
Le Boulanger 1351 Lincoln Ave
Safeway 1530 Hamilton Ave
Starbucks 1167 Lincoln Ave
Vin Santo 1346 Lincoln Ave
Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave
Willow Glen Back Fence eList
Willow Glen Business Association
Willow Glen Community Center
Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen on Facebook
Downtown Willow Glen Willow Glen CharmWillow Glen Resident
Contact CJ(408) 406-6035CJTalkToCJcomwwwTalkToCJcomtwitter - CJBrasielCJ on FacebookCJ on Google+CJ on YouTube
CJ on Linkedin
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EventsCruise for a Cause
Dancing on the Avenue
Halloween
Holidays on the Avenue
Music in the Glen
Willow Glen Celebrates Earth Day
Willow Glen Farmerrsquos Market
Willow Glen Wine Walk
I remember shortly after moving to San Jose and driving through Willow Glen for the first time It was near the holiday season and I was mesmerized by the holiday decorations on many homes Particularly almost every street and almost every home had a Christmas Tree in the front yard These small trees were decorated as if they were in the home itself It made the neighborhood feel open and presented a community of celebration It was on one of those turns down a Willow Glen street I decided I wanted to live here For nearly 10 years Willow Glen has been my home I continue to enjoy greeting neighbors on the sidewalk as we make our way to The Avenue for breakfast It still amazes me how neighborly Willow Glen is when it is surrounded by the buzzing high paced technology world of Silicon Valley If you come to Willow Glenn to see for yourself park your car Walk around and let me know what you think C J
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CJ Brasiel lives in Willow Glen Each year she rides her bike on the 545 mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the Aids Life Cycle Ride She also enjoys helping organizations like Second Harvest and towncatsorg Her family loves to fish and go to San Francisco and Carmel on their days off to spend time together CJ has been in California for almost 20 years and canrsquot imagine living anywhere else She loves the diversity the climate the foods the mountains and the ocean
Other Willow Glen Resources
Wifi Hot Spots
Coffee Cantata 1712 Meridian
Grapevine Wine Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave
Guntherrsquos Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave
Le Boulanger 1351 Lincoln Ave
Safeway 1530 Hamilton Ave
Starbucks 1167 Lincoln Ave
Vin Santo 1346 Lincoln Ave
Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave
Willow Glen Back Fence eList
Willow Glen Business Association
Willow Glen Community Center
Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen on Facebook
Downtown Willow Glen Willow Glen CharmWillow Glen Resident
Contact CJ(408) 406-6035CJTalkToCJcomwwwTalkToCJcomtwitter - CJBrasielCJ on FacebookCJ on Google+CJ on YouTube
CJ on Linkedin
EventsCruise for a Cause
Dancing on the Avenue
Halloween
Holidays on the Avenue
Music in the Glen
Willow Glen Celebrates Earth Day
Willow Glen Farmerrsquos Market
Willow Glen Wine Walk
I remember shortly after moving to San Jose and driving through Willow Glen for the first time It was near the holiday season and I was mesmerized by the holiday decorations on many homes Particularly almost every street and almost every home had a Christmas Tree in the front yard These small trees were decorated as if they were in the home itself It made the neighborhood feel open and presented a community of celebration It was on one of those turns down a Willow Glen street I decided I wanted to live here For nearly 10 years Willow Glen has been my home I continue to enjoy greeting neighbors on the sidewalk as we make our way to The Avenue for breakfast It still amazes me how neighborly Willow Glen is when it is surrounded by the buzzing high paced technology world of Silicon Valley If you come to Willow Glenn to see for yourself park your car Walk around and let me know what you think C J
1011
CJ Brasiel lives in Willow Glen Each year she rides her bike on the 545 mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the Aids Life Cycle Ride She also enjoys helping organizations like Second Harvest and towncatsorg Her family loves to fish and go to San Francisco and Carmel on their days off to spend time together CJ has been in California for almost 20 years and canrsquot imagine living anywhere else She loves the diversity the climate the foods the mountains and the ocean
Other Willow Glen Resources
Wifi Hot Spots
Coffee Cantata 1712 Meridian
Grapevine Wine Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave
Guntherrsquos Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave
Le Boulanger 1351 Lincoln Ave
Safeway 1530 Hamilton Ave
Starbucks 1167 Lincoln Ave
Vin Santo 1346 Lincoln Ave
Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave
Willow Glen Back Fence eList
Willow Glen Business Association
Willow Glen Community Center
Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen on Facebook
Downtown Willow Glen Willow Glen CharmWillow Glen Resident
Contact CJ(408) 406-6035CJTalkToCJcomwwwTalkToCJcomtwitter - CJBrasielCJ on FacebookCJ on Google+CJ on YouTube
CJ on Linkedin
CJ Brasiel lives in Willow Glen Each year she rides her bike on the 545 mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles for the Aids Life Cycle Ride She also enjoys helping organizations like Second Harvest and towncatsorg Her family loves to fish and go to San Francisco and Carmel on their days off to spend time together CJ has been in California for almost 20 years and canrsquot imagine living anywhere else She loves the diversity the climate the foods the mountains and the ocean
Other Willow Glen Resources
Wifi Hot Spots
Coffee Cantata 1712 Meridian
Grapevine Wine Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave
Guntherrsquos Restaurant 1601 Meridian Ave
Le Boulanger 1351 Lincoln Ave
Safeway 1530 Hamilton Ave
Starbucks 1167 Lincoln Ave
Vin Santo 1346 Lincoln Ave
Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave
Willow Glen Back Fence eList
Willow Glen Business Association
Willow Glen Community Center
Willow Glen Library
Willow Glen on Facebook
Downtown Willow Glen Willow Glen CharmWillow Glen Resident
Contact CJ(408) 406-6035CJTalkToCJcomwwwTalkToCJcomtwitter - CJBrasielCJ on FacebookCJ on Google+CJ on YouTube
CJ on Linkedin