Willow Glen

Willow Glen is San Jose’s most character-rich neighborhood. Centered around Lincoln Avenue, a walkable commercial strip lined with independent restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and a beloved used bookstore, Willow Glen has a small-town identity that exists nowhere else in the city. Residents are fiercely loyal: many grew up here, moved away, and returned to raise their own families.

The architectural character is a major part of the appeal. 1920s and 1930s Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Colonial Revival homes, English Tudor cottages, and mid-century ranches, many on lots that range from 5,000 to 9,000 square feet. The density creates a walkable, connected neighborhood feel. Mature trees, including the willows that give the area its name, line many streets.

Willow Glen has seen substantial reinvestment. Original homes have been renovated with modern kitchens and bathrooms while preserving their period exteriors. The community takes its aesthetic seriously.

Pricing typically ranges from $1.5 million for smaller original-condition bungalows to $3.5 million for larger renovated homes on premium streets. Relative to the mid-Peninsula, Willow Glen offers significantly more character and more home per dollar.

Ed works with buyers relocating from the mid-Peninsula who are discovering what Willow Glen offers, as well as long-time residents looking to upgrade or downsize within the neighborhood they love.