Living in Willow Glen

Willow Glen is a neighborhood of San Jose, California. This quiet neighborhood is situated around Lincoln Avenue which was named after President Abraham Lincoln shortly after his assassination in 1865. The boundaries of this area surrounds the Los Gatos Creek and Guadalupe River with its numerous willow trees. It was incorporated as the “Town of Willow Glen” in 1927. The residents of Willow Glen joined together in preventing the installation of a new railroad which threatened to divide their community. Today downtown Willow Glen is bustling with activity and boasts of a variety of restaurants, cafés and shops.

Landmarks in Willow Glen apart from its shops, boutiques and restaurants have a distinguished and unique style of older and smaller homes which have been modified to suit the taste of the Latino community by installing tiled roofs in Spanish style. Communities from all over the world contribute to the richness in diversity in this neighborhood. There are Italians, Asians, Latinos and Jews living in this community.
The value of homes has increased by 12% in this area. Workplaces are situated in Silicon Valley which makes it easier for residents to commute.

Good educational establishments are also found in this neighborhood. Parents can send their children to any Public or Private school in Willow Glen. Realtor Dale Warfel
can assist you in finding the ideal home that will make raising a family a whole lot easier.

Hospitals are also easily accessible in this neighborhood. You can contact him at 408.624.6202 or email him at dale@dalewarfel.com. The Local Chamber of Commerce can be contacted through e-mail: info@sjchamber.com or phone: 408-291-5250. You can also visit their website at http://www.sjchamber.com/ for further information. So come and make a home in Willow Glen.