Silver Creek, CA: Silver Creek Real Estate - Hillside Luxury & Family-Centric Living

Welcome to Silver Creek, the prestigious Evergreen-san José enclave known for its scenic hillsides, gated luxury neighborhoods, top-tier schools, and engaging family lifestyle. With meticulously landscaped Mediterranean and ranch-style homes, a country club centerpiece, and designer-ready estates, Silver Creek offers an elevated residential experience. For buyers, sellers, fiduciaries, and architecture-minded homeowners, the Boyenga Team delivers hyperlocal expertise and white-glove service in this exclusive market.

Geography & Neighborhoods Mosaic

Silver Creek sits in East San José’s Evergreen region, sprawling across lush hills and valley flats:

  • Golf Course Estates: Luxury homes overlooking Silver Creek Valley Country Club, featuring tile roofs, manicured grounds, and panoramic vistas.

  • Southern Hillsides: Gated enclaves with newer Mediterranean-style builds—privacy-meets-prestige.

  • Mid-valley Ranches: Single-story ranch homes on mid-century lots, ideal for estates, ADUs, or custom redesigns.

  • Equestrian & Creekside Areas: Acre-plus parcels with potential for horse boarding, gardening, or hobbies.

  • Lower Flats & Townhome Pockets: More affordable options nestled near parks, shopping, and transit.

This diversity of altitude, lot size, and style caters to a range of lifestyle aspirations—from estate grandeur to designer-led rebuild opportunities.

Architectural Diversity & Home Styles

Silver Creek’s housing stock reflects a refined evolution:

  • Spanish/Mediterranean-Luxe (1970s–2000s): Characterized by stucco facades, clay-tile roofs, and mature landscaping uphill, Recreation.

  • Mid-century Ranchers (1960s–70s): Single-level layouts, two-car garages, and large lots—ripe for architectural transformation .

  • Modern Estate Infill: Recent rebuilds with vaulted ceilings, open-plan interiors, and luxury finishes—commanding premium.

  • Gated Communities & Country Club Villas: Exclusive street-front homes with controlled access and community amenities.

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Potential: Many lots provide room and infrastructure for income-generating or multi-generational ADUs.

  • Townhomes & Condos: Scattered, offering low-maintenance living and entry-level access to the area.

Homes in this neighborhood span $1.4M ranches to $5M-plus gated estates, with custom remodels often pushing well beyond value thresholds.

Lifestyle, Recreation & Community

Country Club Culture

At the heart lies the Silver Creek Valley Country Club—a private golf oasis with 4.5-star acclaim, tennis courts, resort pool, and social events.

Outdoor & Active Living

  • Silver Creek Linear Park offers walking, jogging, and dog-friendly paths.

  • Nearby Coyote Creek Trail and Lake Cunningham Park supply miles of biking, boating, skate park, and fishing.

Community Events

Annual block parties, movie nights, wine tastings, youth tournaments, and holiday gatherings knit neighbors into a tight community fabric.

Dining, Shopping & Convenience

  • Canyon Creek Plaza: Full grocery, fitness studios, restaurants.

  • Evergreen Village Square: Casual eateries, shops, fitness stemming lifestyle hubs.

  • Quick access to Santana Row, Downtown San José, and SJC Airport.

Silver Creek merges serene hillside living with everyday convenience and community vibrance.

Schools & Education

Evergreen Elementary & Middle Schools (Evergreen School District)

  • Silver Oak Elementary and James Franklin Smith Elementary both rated 9/10 on GreatSchools.

  • Chaboya Middle School, rated A‑, offers strong academics and active PTA participation.

Evergreen Valley High & Silver Creek High Schools (East Side Union High School District)

  • Silver Creek High School (est. 1969): California Distinguished School with extensive AP offerings; faculty ratio ~23.5:1; ~51.8% Asian, ~31.6% Hispanic.

  • Evergreen Valley High: Also highly ranked, families acknowledge "the more upscale hillside pockets outperform citywide averages".

Private/Charter Options

  • Valley Christian High School: A+ nationally rated private secondary school.

  • Other options: KIPP Heritage Academy, Rocketship Rising Stars, Scholars Academy for K‑8.

Parents choose Silver Creek for academic excellence, diverse schooling pathways, and engaged school communities.

Real Estate Market & Trends

Ultra-Luxury & School Premium: Homes near Silver Creek High and country club draw top-dollar.

Design Revival Demand: Buyers buy view-and-lot potential to renovate or rebuild.

Community Appeal & Safety: Gated enclaves, hillside geography, affluent demographics (avg income ~$272k, median $194k).

Active Lifestyle: Country club, parks, hiking amplify appeal.

Why Choose Boyenga Real Estate

Hyper-Local Market Mastery – Street-level knowledge distinguishes hillside pockets from flatlands.

Fiduciary & Private Network Access – Tap Compass Private Client and trustee relationships.

Architectural Savvy – Advisory on Hacienda-to-modern conversions, ADU ROI, and rebuild entitlements.

Luxury Marketing Launchpad – Drone filming, AI staging, emotion-driven storytelling, VR walkthroughs.

Data-Driven Strategy – Real-time PMS data, DOM forecasting, and precise list-to-sale strategies.

Discreet, Big-Bay Service – Estate sale experience, trust closure protocols, concierge closing.our first Los Altos home, upgrading to a custom estate, or preparing to list a legacy property, we tailor our approach to align with your goals, vision, and investment horizon.

Contact the Boyenga Real Estate Team today to embark on your Silver Creek real estate journey. Experience the difference that true expertise and dedicated service can make.