The North Valley region of San Jose, California is a vague locality that encompasses the northeastern portion of San Jose in Santa Clara County. North Valley real estate includes the communities of Berryessa and Alviso, and sometimes the incorporated city of Milpitas. North Valley, San Jose housing features middle to upper-class suburban neighborhoods.These San Jose properties consist mostly of single family homes; some older and smaller, some the size of large estates. One can also find, however, some real nice town houses and condominiums in North Valley. Real estate in Alviso and the Berryessa District of San Jose, California was mostly built in the 1960's and 1970's among the beautiful orchards, giving the neighborhoods a real small town feel. Recently, though, many new houses are being built amidst the established North Valley homes and commercial properties.

Real estate in North Valley matches the needs of its upper-middle class population that takes advantage of the numerous employment opportunities of San Jose, California and the Silicon Valley.  This suburban San Jose neighborhood is well fitted to the family lifestyle with a great school system and numerous recreational opportunities. With the San Francisco Bay and lush orchards among the rolling hills of the North Valley, home owners can enjoy the abundant parks and outdoor activities.

The Santa Clara freeway system and the light rail system connect North Valley real estate to the rest of San Jose and California. Amtrak and the Mineta San Jose International Airport are conveniently accessible to the many North Valley home owners, easing travel efforts. San Jose is one of the largest cities in California and the nation, providing a unique cultural, historical, educational and entertaining place to buy a home. The Berryessa District, Alviso and all of North Valley are no exception to San Jose's advantages.