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259 La Pala Dr
259 La Pala Dr,
San Jose,
CA
95127
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About 259 La Pala Dr San Jose, CA 95127
259 La Pala Dr in San Jose, CA is ready for you to visit. In a convenient location on La Pala Dr. in San Jose's 95127 area, residents can easily connect with a number of points of interest within a few miles. Make sure you to check out the apartment floorplan options. Here at this community, the professional leasing team is excited to help you find your perfect apartment. So get a head start on your move. Contact or stop by the 259 La Pala Dr leasing office to schedule a tour today.
259 La Pala Dr is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 95127 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District attendance zone.
259 La Pala Dr,
San Jose,
CA
95127
San Jose is the largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and the beating heart of Silicon Valley, where major tech companies including Adobe, Cisco, and PayPal have long called home. Spanning 182 square miles at the southern end of the bay, it carries real weight as both an economic engine and a cultural center, anchored further by San Jose State University, whose downtown campus shapes much of the city's creative and intellectual energy. Founded in 1777 as California's first city, San Jose balances deep historical roots with an unmistakably forward-facing identity.
Neighborhoods here vary considerably in character. Willow Glen draws renters with tree-lined streets and a walkable village atmosphere along Lincoln Avenue, while the SoFA District and downtown offer a denser, arts-forward setting near SAP Center and The Tech Interactive. Almaden Valley sits closer to open hillside terrain, and Japantown preserves a distinct historic identity just north of downtown.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| La Pala South | San Jose, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $2,385 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,796 | $2,763 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,324 | $3,476 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $4,243 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.1 mi |
259 La Pala Dr is within 10 minutes or 4.8 miles from San Jose State University. It is also near Evergreen Valley College and Santa Clara University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
362 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
437 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
384 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
658 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
862 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
398 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
342 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in San Jose include Mckee Station, located 1.1 miles from 259 La Pala Dr. 259 La Pala Dr is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 7.7 miles or 13 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 36.8 miles or 48 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.7 mi |
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 48 min | 36.8 mi |
Walkability Near 259 La Pala Dr San Jose, CA 95127
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 259 La Pala Dr.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
259 La Pala Dr has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Penitencia Creek County Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Alum Rock Science and Nature Center
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Drive: | 13 min | 3.2 mi |
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Lake Cunningham Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Emma Prusch Farm Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.0 mi |
259 La Pala Dr has 5 parks within 6.0 miles, including Penitencia Creek County Park, Alum Rock Science and Nature Center, and Lake Cunningham Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 9.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 13.7 mi |
259 La Pala Dr has 3 hospitals within 13.7 miles, the nearest is Regional Medical Center of San Jose which is 1.7 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 24 min | 15.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 60 min | 44.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 60 min | 44.4 mi |
259 La Pala Dr has 3 military bases within 44.4 miles, the nearest is Ames Research Center which is 15.6 miles away and a 24 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
259 La Pala Dr
San Jose, CA 95127