Real estate in West San Jose varies according to the section. The Lynbrook High School area features more upscale homes due to the high demand for housing in this prestigious school district. On the other hand, the Prospect High School in the eastern side of West San Jose has more affordable homes for sale. Most of the properties are one-level single family homes built in the 1950's and 1970's. West San Jose has many condos, apartments and town houses as well. This variety of real estate supports a real diverse population.

West San Jose real estate is well positioned in the South Bay area, bordering Sunnyvalle Saratoga and Cupertino. Downtown San Jose is also very close to most West San Jose houses, which have access to the 85, 17 and 280 highways. Home owners can conveniently commute to work. Home to large businesses such as Adobe Systems, Cisco, eBay and IBM, San Jose offers a real plethora of job opportunities.

The city has a lot of recreational opportunities to offer West San Jose homeowners. San Jose is one of the largest cities in California and the nation, as well as one of the most culturally diverse and safest cities. Home owners enjoy attractions such as the San Jose Museum of Art, the HP Pavilion and Martin Luther King Jr. Library. Residents can go hiking, picnicking or fishing at the numerous parks across San Jose such as Quicksilver County Park. Before the housing boom in the 1950's, West San Jose was mostly covered in orchards. Few orchards remain, but this suburban neighborhood still has nice plants and trees to keep it green.