Willow Glen

Welcome to Willow Glen, home to a tree-lined downtown that sprawls across Lincoln Ave. Known for its charm, this small-town city is situated in San Jose and has coveted the name “San Jose’s Local Treasure.” Perks of living in Willow Glen:

• Downtown Willow Glen: Whether you are looking to enjoy a meal or go stroll along “the ave” for some window shopping, Downtown Willow Glen has it all. From an array of restaurants, workout studios, nail salons, coffee shops and retail stores, one can enjoy a variety of leisures.

• Holiday Decorations: Residents of Willow Glen have upheld the tradition of decorating their lawns with Christmas trees for several decades. In addition, these tree-lined neighborhoods have thematic streets of holiday lights: from candy canes to snowflakes, and the famous reindeers in the Glen Eyrie area, this collective effort attracts people near and far to enjoy this light spectacle. 

• Unique Architecture: Homes in Willow Glen represent a vast variety of styles and ages, from the 1920s-style through new construction: anything from Victorian, Queen Anne cottage, neocolonial, craftsman, Eichler, Spanish eclectic and Tudor homes, Willow Glen has it all. 

• Access to neighborhood parks: Willow Glen is home to a number of small parks, and a Saturday farmer’s market located in the parking lot of Willow Glen Elementary School. 

Willow Glen boasts several top-rated public schools: Booksin Elementary and Schallenberger Elementary rank highly from GreatSchools.org, while there are also strong private school choices such as St. Christopher School or Presentation High School.