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Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd St,
San Jose,
CA
95112
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About Metro Gardens
420 S 3rd St is an apartment complex featuring a shared laundry room and outdoor courtyard. Nestled right next to bustling Downtown San Jose and south of San Jose State University in Sun, you'll be centrally located in 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.
Metro Gardens is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 95112 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Berryessa Union Elementary School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
420 S 3rd St,
San Jose,
CA
95112
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Sun | San Jose, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,695 | $2,342 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,945 | $2,701 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,711 | $3,396 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,713 | $4,165 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.3 mi |
Metro Gardens is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from San Jose State University. It is also near San Jose City College and Santa Clara University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
528 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
56 Students
Nearby
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
370 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
274 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
529 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
529 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Nearby
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,918 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in San Jose include Paseo De San Antonio Station Southbound, located 0.4 mile from Metro Gardens. Metro Gardens is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 3.9 miles or 8 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 36.4 miles or 47 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 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 | 36.4 mi |
Walkability Near Metro Gardens
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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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 Metro Gardens.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
Metro Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-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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The Tech Museum of Innovation
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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McEnery Park
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
Metro Gardens has 5 parks within 0.9 mile, including The Tech Museum of Innovation, Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park, and Guadalupe River Park and Gardens.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 8.5 mi |
Metro Gardens has 3 hospitals within 8.5 miles, the nearest is Santa Clara Valley Medical Center which is 3.8 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 13.4 mi |
Metro Gardens is 13.4 miles and a 20 minute drive from Ames Research Center.
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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.
420 S 3rd St
San Jose, CA 95112