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Living in California Maison, San Jose
Where California Maison Sits
California Maison is a compact early 1990s subdivision in far south San Jose, ZIP 95138, wedged between Monterey Road on the southwest and Coyote Creek on the northeast, just below the Highway 101 and Highway 85 interchange. The main streets are Prindiville Drive, Forsum Road, Urshan Way, Rodling Drive and Gregorich Drive. I want to correct an older version of this page, which placed it in Blossom Valley off Snell Avenue. It is actually across Monterey Road from Los Paseos and part of the broader Santa Teresa area, and the local MLS files it under Santa Teresa.
The name is a builder’s tract name rather than a historic place, and the feel is what you would expect from a planned community of that era: tidy streets, consistent architecture, and a creek corridor right at the edge of the neighborhood. For the bigger picture on this part of the city, see my guide to living in San Jose.
Homes in California Maison
Everything here went up around 1992, so the housing is newer than most of south San Jose. The detached homes are mostly two-story, three and four bedrooms with two to three baths in roughly the 1,450 to 1,830 square foot range on lots of about 5,500 square feet, and some floor plans include a bedroom and full bath on the main level. The detached homes I have checked carry no HOA.
The rest of the neighborhood is an attached community along Rodling and Gregorich Drives, with two-story townhomes of about 1,100 to 1,380 square feet and smaller two-bedroom, two-bath condos of about 850 square feet. Those carry monthly association dues, recently in the range of a few hundred dollars a month for a townhome, so the HOA documents deserve a careful read.
Schools Serving California Maison
This is one of the parts of San Jose served by the Morgan Hill Unified School District, which surprises a lot of buyers. Listing records show Los Paseos Elementary, Martin Murphy Middle and Ann Sobrato High as the assigned schools. District boundaries and assignments do change, so I confirm with the district for the specific address before you make an offer.
Parks, Errands and Getting Around
The best amenity is right out the back door. The paved Coyote Creek Parkway follows the creek for about 15 miles south toward Anderson Lake, and it is flat enough for easy walks and bike rides. Day to day, though, this is a car neighborhood, with Redfin putting the Walk Score at 10. Groceries and services are a short drive away along Santa Teresa Boulevard and Cottle Road, and Westfield Oakridge is roughly ten minutes north.
Commuters are well placed, with Highway 101 and Highway 85 meeting just to the north and Monterey Road running along the edge. VTA light rail’s Blue Line ends at Santa Teresa station a few miles west, and VTA buses run on Monterey Road.
Healthcare and Senior Services Nearby
Kaiser Permanente’s San Jose Medical Center, off Cottle Road near Highway 85, is the closest hospital and only a few miles away. For older adults, the city’s Southside Community Center at 5585 Cottle Road is one of the sites listed in San Jose’s programs for adults 50 and over, which include the Senior Nutrition Program lunches and activity classes. Families sorting out care at home can also lean on the county’s in-home support and caregiver programs.
Is California Maison a Good Fit for Downsizers?
It can be, with a few caveats. The newer construction means fewer of the deferred maintenance surprises you find in 1960s tracts, and the 850 square foot condos are a manageable size, but most detached homes and all the townhomes are two-story, so stairs are part of the deal unless you find a plan with a main-level bedroom. Kaiser and a senior center are close, but you will need to drive for nearly every errand. My guide to single-level homes for downsizers covers what to look for if one-story living is the priority.
For the attached homes, I review the HOA budget, reserves and insurance before you commit, and my condo and HOA red flags checklist walks through what I look for. If you are 55 or older and selling a longtime California home, Prop 19 may let you carry your property tax base here, and my Prop 19 calculator gives you a quick estimate.
The California Maison Housing Market
According to Redfin’s California Maison market data, the median sale price for the three months ending September 2026 was about $760K, down 2.6% from a year earlier, with a median of 39 days on market. That median leans on the condos and townhomes. Over the past year detached homes have sold from about $1.34M to $1.52M, townhomes from about $710K to $890K, and the 850 square foot condos for about $665K to $670K. Redfin’s climate data also rates wildfire risk here as moderate, so I get insurance quotes early on any purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions About California Maison
What is the median home price in California Maison?
Redfin reports a median of about $760K for the three months ending September 2026, down 2.6% year over year. That figure is pulled down by condo and townhome sales, since detached homes have recently sold from about $1.34M to $1.52M.
What school district serves California Maison?
California Maison is served by Morgan Hill Unified School District even though it is inside San Jose. Listing records show Los Paseos Elementary, Martin Murphy Middle and Ann Sobrato High, but confirm assignment for a specific address with the district.
Is California Maison good for retirees and downsizers?
The homes are newer than most in south San Jose, and Kaiser’s San Jose Medical Center and the Southside Community Center are a few miles away. Most detached homes and townhomes are two-story, and the neighborhood is car-dependent, so it suits people who are comfortable with stairs and driving.
Is California Maison walkable?
Not for errands, since Redfin gives it a Walk Score of 10. For recreation it is excellent, with the paved Coyote Creek Parkway running right along the neighborhood.
How is the commute from California Maison?
Highway 101 and Highway 85 meet just north of the neighborhood, so both the Peninsula and downtown San Jose are a quick freeway hop. VTA light rail’s Santa Teresa station is a few miles west.
If you have owned here since the homes were new and are starting to think about what comes next, or you are looking for a newer home with the creek trail at your back door, I would be glad to help you think it through. My work centers on longtime homeowners and their families, so we will talk about the whole move, not just the price. Book a call with me or reach me at 408-413-3087.
