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700 S Saratoga Ave,
San Jose, CA 95129
Studio - 2 Beds $1,950 - $3,635
Dorchester Apartments
295 E San Fernando St,
San Jose,
CA
95112
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About Dorchester Apartments
Dorchester Apartments in San Jose, CA is ready for you to move in. In a convenient location on E. San Fernando St. in San Jose's 95112 Zip code, residents can easily connect with a number of nearby points of interest. The professional leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. Come by to check out the apartment floorplan options. Stop by the leasing office to schedule your tour.
Dorchester Apartments is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 95112 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Jose Unified attendance zone.
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Sun is the perfect neighborhood for students, professionals, city lovers, and art aficionados. Nestled right next to bustling Downtown San Jose and south of San Jose State University, Sun is a highly walkable neighborhood. William Street anchors the neighborhood with tons of diverse restaurants along the road while the namesake park offers residents a breath of fresh air.
With close proximity to the heart of the city, Sun affords residents quick access to premiere entertainment venues, galleries, museums, breweries, pubs, eateries, and more. Admire one-of-a-kind art pieces at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, catch a show at the California Theater, and devour all-you-can-eat barbecue at Taurinus Brazilian Steak House. Sun is also convenient to the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. Essentially, the Sun neighborhood allows you to enjoy all the wonders of city life in a low-key environment.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.2 mi |
Dorchester Apartments is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from San Jose State University. It is also near Santa Clara University and San Jose City College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
307 Students
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
275 Students
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
300 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
971 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,693 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
226 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in San Jose include Santa Clara Station Southbound, located 0.4 mile from Dorchester Apartments. Dorchester Apartments is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 3.9 miles or 8 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 36.1 miles or 47 minutes away.
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 47 min | 36.1 mi |
Time and distance from Dorchester Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
Dorchester Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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The Tech Museum of Innovation
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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McEnery Park
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
Dorchester Apartments has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park, The Tech Museum of Innovation, and McEnery Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 8.9 mi |
Dorchester Apartments has 3 hospitals within 8.9 miles, the nearest is Regional Medical Center of San Jose which is 3.3 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 13.3 mi |
Dorchester Apartments is 13.3 miles and a 20 minute drive from Ames Research Center.
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295 E San Fernando St
San Jose, CA 95112