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521-525 S Willard Ave

521-525 S Willard Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

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The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Amenity Fee
      $0
    • Administrative Fee
      $0
    • Move-In Fee
      $0
    • Other
      $0
    • Satellite Fee
      $0
    • Application Fee Per Applicant
      $35

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Property Information

  • Built in 1959
  • 20 units/2 stories

About 521-525 S Willard Ave San Jose, CA 95126

521-525 S Willard Ave in San Jose, CA is ready for you to move in. The S. Willard Ave address in the 95126 Zip code of San Jose is a unique place for you to live. Make a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. The knowledgeable leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Everything you need can be found at 521-525 S Willard Ave. Contact or drop by to schedule a tour today.

521-525 S Willard Ave is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 95126 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Moreland School District attendance zone.

Apartment Features

  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Location
521-525 S Willard Ave, San Jose,
CA 95126
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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 $2,251 $2,335
1 Bedroom $2,629 $2,702
2 Bedrooms $3,289 $3,398
3 Bedrooms $4,177 $4,173

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 520 Sq Ft $2,300 $2,817 $4,200
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 750 Sq Ft $1,700 $3,020 $4,655
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1145 Sq Ft $2,854 $3,663 $6,278
Amenities
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Closed
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
San Jose City College
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
San Jose State University
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Santa Clara University
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
West Valley College
Drive: 17 min 8.7 mi
521-525 S Willard Ave is within 5 minutes or 1.5 miles from San Jose City College. It is also near Santa Clara University and San Jose State University.
Schools
Latimer Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
491 Students
Nearby
Santa Clara County Special Education School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
771 Students
Nearby
Cherrywood Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
425 Students
Nearby
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 521-525 S Willard Ave. 521-525 S Willard Ave is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 4.2 miles or 10 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 37.7 miles or 49 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Race Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Fruitdale Station
Drive: 4 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: 4 min 1.9 mi
College Park Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Tamien Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
 Drive: 10 min 4.2 mi
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 49 min 37.7 mi

Walkability Near 521-525 S Willard Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 521-525 S Willard Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Safeway Shopping Center
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Meridian Parkmoor Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
West San Carlos Auto Dealership
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
521-525 S Willard Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-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 1.8 mi
McEnery Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
The Tech Museum of Innovation
 Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
 Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
521-525 S Willard Ave 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 1.3 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara
Drive: 9 min 5.9 mi
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
Drive: 11 min 6.7 mi
521-525 S Willard Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.7 miles, the nearest is Santa Clara Valley Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ames Research Center
Drive: 22 min 14.6 mi
521-525 S Willard Ave is 14.6 miles and a 22 minute drive from Ames Research Center.
 
 
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Does 521-525 S Willard Ave have in-unit laundry?

521-525 S Willard Ave does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 521-525 S Willard Ave?

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

Is parking available at 521-525 S Willard Ave?

Parking is available at 521-525 S Willard Ave. Contact this property for details.

Is 521-525 S Willard Ave pet-friendly?

521-525 S Willard Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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