Central San Jose
Central San Jose is one of the San Jose neighborhoods the MLS tracks on its own, as MLS area 9. See where it sits and what homes sold for over the last 12 months. Part of my San Jose guide.
Neighborhood Map
Central San Jose is shaded on the map. Gray areas are the other San Jose neighborhoods.
Tap a gray area to open its page. Borders are traced from the MLSListings area map and are approximate. Ask me which area a specific street falls in.
Around Central San Jose
Streets, parks and schools that sit inside the Central San Jose area shown on the map.
Streets
West San Carlos Street, Coleman Avenue, Airport Boulevard, North 1st Street, Park Avenue, North 4th Street.
Parks and open space
Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, Guadalupe River Park, Watson Park, Selma Olinder Park, Roosevelt Park, Columbus Park.
Schools in the area
Muwekma Ohlone Middle School, Grant Elementary School, Empire Gardens Elementary School, Selma Olinder Elementary School, San José High School, Sunrise Middle School, San Jose Community School, Horace Mann Elementary School.
Which public school serves a home depends on district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Confirm the school for a specific address with the district. See the San Jose guide for the school districts.
Central San Jose Home Prices
Closed sales in MLS area 9, pulled directly from MLSListings. November 2025 to October 2026.
| Houses sold | 377 |
|---|---|
| Median house price | $1,240,000 |
| Median price per square foot | $924 |
| Lowest house sale | $530,000 |
| Highest house sale | $4,999,999 |
| Condos and townhomes sold | 260 |
| Median condo and townhome price | $697,350 |
How Central San Jose compares
Median house sale price by San Jose neighborhood, November 2025 to October 2026
Central San Jose FAQ
How much do homes cost in Central San Jose?
Over the last 12 months (November 2025 to October 2026), 377 houses sold in Central San Jose at a median price of $1,240,000, or $924 per square foot. 260 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $697,350.
Where is Central San Jose?
Central San Jose is MLS area 9 in San Jose. The map above shows its borders as the MLS draws them, which can differ a little from local names and city limits. See the San Jose guide for schools, parks and commute.
What is my Central San Jose home worth?
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Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure on this page comes directly from MLSListings, the local multiple listing service, for sales that closed from November 2025 to October 2026.
Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales in MLS area 9 (Central San Jose), November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- MLSListings area mapNeighborhood borders, traced November 2026 and approximate
- OpenStreetMapStreet map, and the streets, parks and schools located in each area
San Jose Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
