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971 Whitethorne Dr

971 Whitethorne Dr, San Jose, CA 95128

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  • Built in 1958
  • 8 units/2 stories

About 971 Whitethorne Dr San Jose, CA 95128

Find your new apartment at 971 Whitethorne Dr. You'll find this community in the Downing Whitethorne area of San Jose. Let the leasing team show you everything this community has to offer. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.

971 Whitethorne Dr is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 95128 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Berryessa Union Elementary School District attendance zone.

Location
971 Whitethorne Dr, San Jose,
CA 95128
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City - San Jose

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.

Downing-Whitethorne San Jose, CA
Studio - $2,329
1 Bedroom $1,896 $2,709
2 Bedrooms $1,376 $3,400
3 Bedrooms - $4,171

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 523-529 Sq Ft $2,918 $3,197 $3,522
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 762-773 Sq Ft $3,470 $3,822 $4,620
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1209-1220 Sq Ft $4,553 $5,541 $10,666
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1393 Sq Ft $3,530 — —
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
San Jose City College
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Santa Clara University
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
San Jose State University
Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
West Valley College
Drive: 15 min 8.8 mi
971 Whitethorne Dr is within 3 minutes or 1.3 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
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Nearby
Latimer Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
491 Students
Nearby
Del Mar High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,350 Students
Attendance Zone
Heritage Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
San Jose Christian School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
237 Students
Nearby
Eitz Chaim Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Jose include Bascom Station, located 0.4 mile from 971 Whitethorne Dr. 971 Whitethorne Dr is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 4.9 miles or 9 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 38.0 miles or 48 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Bascom Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Fruitdale Station
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Hamilton Station
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Campbell Station
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Race Station
Drive: 3 min 2.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Jose
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
San Jose Station
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
College Park Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 6 min 3.4 mi
Tamien Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 7 min 4.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
 Drive: 9 min 4.9 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 48 min 38.0 mi

Walkability Near 971 Whitethorne Dr San Jose, CA 95128

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 971 Whitethorne Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Bascom Square
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
S Bascom Ave Shopping Center
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Hamilton Plaza
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
971 Whitethorne Dr has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Orchard City Green
 Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Edith Morley Park
 Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
John D. Morgan Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Los Gatos Creek Trail
 Drive: 4 min 3.1 mi
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
 Drive: 5 min 3.4 mi
971 Whitethorne Dr has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Orchard City Green, Edith Morley Park, and John D. Morgan Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Good Samaritan Hospital
Drive: 7 min 4.1 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Santa Clara
Drive: 10 min 6.1 mi
971 Whitethorne Dr has 3 hospitals within 6.1 miles, the nearest is Santa Clara Valley Medical Center which is 0.9 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ames Research Center
Drive: 23 min 15.0 mi
971 Whitethorne Dr is 15.0 miles and a 23 minute drive from Ames Research Center.
 
 
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Does 971 Whitethorne Dr have in-unit laundry?

971 Whitethorne Dr 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 971 Whitethorne Dr?

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

Is parking available at 971 Whitethorne Dr?

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Is 971 Whitethorne Dr pet-friendly?

971 Whitethorne Dr does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does 971 Whitethorne Dr have move-in specials?

971 Whitethorne Dr is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does 971 Whitethorne Dr offer Matterport 3D tours?

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