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1520 Scott St

1520 Scott St, San Jose, CA 95126

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  • Built in 1959
  • 10 units/2 stories

About 1520 Scott St San Jose, CA 95126

At 1520 Scott St in San Jose, find your new home. Be sure to come for a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. This community provides a wide variety of amenities like smoke free options and high-speed internet access. From amenities to location, the professional leasing staff is ready to help you find your perfect new apartment. Experience a new standard at 1520 Scott St.

1520 Scott St is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 95126 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Jose Unified School District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Apartment Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
Location
1520 Scott St, San Jose,
CA 95126
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Located about two miles southwest of Downtown San Jose, Buena Vista is a predominantly residential neighborhood in a central locale. Buena Vista’s close proximity to San Jose City College, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and Downtown San Jose as well as I-280, I-880, and Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport affords many residents easy commutes and travels.

In addition to numerous surrounding plazas and shopping centers, Buena Vista is convenient to major retail destinations like Santana Row, Westfield Valley Fair, and Mitsuwa Marketplace. Nearby area attractions include mainstays such as the Winchester Mystery House, Municipal Rose Garden, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and SAP Center at San Jose, among many others.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Buena Vista San Jose, CA
Studio $2,420 $2,400
1 Bedroom $2,721 $2,778
2 Bedrooms $3,397 $3,485
3 Bedrooms $4,387 $4,250

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 525 Sq Ft $2,300 $2,807 $2,937
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 745-747 Sq Ft $1,900 $3,207 $4,723
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1166-1168 Sq Ft $2,954 $3,879 $6,127
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
San Jose City College
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
San Jose State University
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Santa Clara University
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
West Valley College
Drive: 17 min 8.6 mi
1520 Scott St is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from San Jose City College. It is also near Santa Clara University and San Jose State University.
Schools
Cherrywood Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
425 Students
Nearby
Merritt Trace Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
829 Students
Attendance Zone
Santa Clara County Special Education School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
771 Students
Nearby
Latimer Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
491 Students
Nearby
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
910 Students
Attendance Zone
Abraham Lincoln High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,590 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Renaissance Learner Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
8 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Jose include Race Station, located 0.8 mile from 1520 Scott St. 1520 Scott St is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 4.3 miles or 10 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 38.1 miles or 48 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Race Station
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Fruitdale Station
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Diridon Station
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Children's Discovery Museum Station
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
San Fernando Station
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
San Jose Station
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
San Jose
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
College Park Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Tamien Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
 Drive: 10 min 4.3 mi
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 48 min 38.1 mi

Walkability Near 1520 Scott St San Jose, CA 95126

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1520 Scott St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
West San Carlos Auto Dealership
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Safeway Shopping Center
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
San Carlos Plaza
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
1520 Scott St has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
 Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
McEnery Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
The Tech Museum of Innovation
 Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
 Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
1520 Scott St has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, Guadalupe River Park and Gardens, and McEnery Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara
Drive: 9 min 5.9 mi
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
Drive: 11 min 6.7 mi
1520 Scott St has 3 hospitals within 6.7 miles, the nearest is Santa Clara Valley Medical Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ames Research Center
Drive: 22 min 14.7 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 60 min 45.5 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco
Drive: 61 min 45.8 mi
1520 Scott St has 3 military bases within 45.8 miles, the nearest is Ames Research Center which is 14.7 miles away and a 22 minute drive.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 1520 Scott St have in-unit laundry?

While 1520 Scott St does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at 1520 Scott St?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at 1520 Scott St?

Contact this property for parking details.

Is 1520 Scott St pet-friendly?

1520 Scott St does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does 1520 Scott St have move-in specials?

1520 Scott St is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does 1520 Scott St offer Matterport 3D tours?

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