Evergreen and Silver Creek

Avil Soleiman is a licensed real estate broker (DRE #01968159) and the broker-owner of Avil Soleiman Brokerage, located at 1900 Camden Ave, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95124. He helps people buy and sell homes in Evergreen and Silver Creek, in the eastern foothills of San Jose (ZIP codes 95135, 95148 and 95138), and throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. You can reach Avil at 408-807-5657 or home@avilsoleiman.com, and his clients have given him 5.0 stars from 52 reviews on Zillow (as of September 2026).

How Avil works with Evergreen and Silver Creek buyers and sellers

Evergreen and Silver Creek are among the San Jose neighborhoods Avil serves. Here the details that shape daily life (school district, HOA rules, gate and security arrangements, special taxes, hillside conditions) can change from one community to the next. For buyers, Avil provides practical guidance through showings, offer strategy, inspections and negotiation. For sellers, he helps prepare the home, price it using recent nearby sales, and market it on its real strengths, communicating consistently from preparation through closing.

Living in Evergreen and Silver Creek

Evergreen (95135, 95148)

Evergreen, also called Evergreen Valley, is a large district of East San Jose at the base of the Diablo Range, mainly in ZIP codes 95135 and 95148 plus part of 95121. The area was once part of Rancho Yerba Buena, granted to Antonio Chaboya, and the family name lives on in Chaboya Road, Chaboya Park and Chaboya Middle School. In 1911, aviation pioneer John J. Montgomery conducted glider experiments here, and Montgomery Hill is now California Historical Landmark No. 813.

Silver Creek Valley and Silver Creek Valley Country Club (95138)

Silver Creek Valley lies south of Evergreen and is sometimes considered part of it. The Diablo Range foothills border it on the east, and the Silver Creek Hills separate it from Edenvale and Santa Teresa. Silver Creek Valley Country Club (SCVCC), in ZIP code 95138, is a gated community reached from US-101 by Silver Creek Valley Road, with a main gate on Country Club Parkway that has a gate attendant 24 hours a day. The community has its own homeowners association, and the country club itself, with golf, courts, aquatics, wellness and dining, offers separate private memberships.

Homes in Evergreen and Silver Creek

Housing ranges from single-family neighborhoods and townhomes on the valley floor to hillside homes and gated communities in the foothills. When comparing Evergreen homes for sale, look closely at the property tax bill and the disclosures, because some California subdivisions carry Mello-Roos (Community Facilities District) special taxes on top of the base property tax, and many planned communities have homeowners association dues.

Evergreen parks and landmarks

• Evergreen Valley College: a public community college that opened in 1975 on a 175-acre campus at 3095 Yerba Buena Road, at the base of the Diablo Range foothills. Its Montgomery Hill Observatory hosts free public stargazing events.
• Montgomery Hill Park: a City of San José park north of the college, where John J. Montgomery flew his gliders, with unpaved trails through grassland and oaks.
• Evergreen Village Square: a shopping and dining village with a public plaza and the San José Public Library’s Village Square Branch.
• Evergreen Branch Library: part of the San José Public Library, on Aborn Road.
• Joseph D. Grant County Park: the largest county park in Santa Clara County, in the Diablo Range foothills along Mount Hamilton Road, known for hiking, mountain biking and birdwatching.

Evergreen and Silver Creek schools

Evergreen and Silver Creek are served mainly by Evergreen School District for K–8 and East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) for high school. School assignment follows the exact address rather than the neighborhood name. As a general guide:

• Evergreen School District: middle schools include Chaboya, Quimby Oak and LeyVa, and elementary schools include Carolyn Clark, Holly Oak, John J. Montgomery, Millbrook, Norwood Creek, Silver Oak and Tom Matsumoto.
• East Side Union High School District: Evergreen Valley High School on Quimby Road and Silver Creek High School on Silver Creek Road are the main comprehensive high schools for the area.

Always confirm school boundaries with the district before making an offer; Evergreen School District and ESUHSD each publish school boundary lookups.

Buying a home in Evergreen and Silver Creek

In gated and planned communities, review the HOA’s budget, reserves, rules, insurance coverage and any special assessments before you remove contingencies, and ask how gate and security costs are funded. In SCVCC, keep HOA dues and club membership costs separate when you compare homes, because club membership is a separate purchase. For hillside homes, read the Natural Hazard Disclosure for wildfire hazard zones and have inspectors look at drainage and the slope around the house. After closing, the Santa Clara County Assessor reassesses the property and the county sends a supplemental property tax bill, which is generally not paid through a mortgage impound account, so plan for it. For a step-by-step overview, see Avil’s page on deciding to buy.

Selling in Evergreen and Silver Creek: home value and Prop 19

Online estimates are a starting point, but values in Evergreen and Silver Creek can shift based on views, lot size, HOA and special-tax costs, school assignment and condition. Buyers compare total monthly costs, not just price, so it helps to have HOA and tax figures ready when you list. Sellers who are 55 or older may also want to look at Proposition 19, which can let eligible homeowners transfer their property tax base to a replacement home anywhere in California. For a valuation based on recent nearby sales, request a home valuation or call Avil at 408-807-5657.

Evergreen and Silver Creek real estate FAQ

Is Silver Creek part of Evergreen?

Silver Creek Valley is a valley and neighborhood next to Evergreen in East San Jose, and it is sometimes considered part of Evergreen. Both are part of the City of San José. Silver Creek Valley Country Club, a gated community, is in ZIP code 95138.

What ZIP codes cover Evergreen and Silver Creek?

Evergreen is mainly in ZIP codes 95135 and 95148, plus part of 95121, and Silver Creek Valley Country Club is in 95138. Neighborhood names and ZIP codes don’t line up perfectly, so always check the specific address.

Which schools serve Evergreen and Silver Creek?

Most of the area is served by Evergreen School District for K–8 and East Side Union High School District for high school, including Evergreen Valley High School and Silver Creek High School. School assignment depends on the exact address, so use the districts’ boundary lookups and confirm with the district before making an offer.

What should I know before buying in Silver Creek Valley Country Club?

SCVCC is a gated community whose main gate has an attendant 24 hours a day. The community has its own homeowners association, and the country club offers separate private memberships, so HOA dues and any club membership costs are separate items. Review the HOA’s budget, reserves, rules and any special assessments before you remove contingencies.

How much is my Evergreen home worth?

The most reliable estimate comes from a comparative market analysis of recent nearby sales, adjusted for your home’s size, condition, lot, views, school assignment, HOA and any special taxes. Online estimates are a starting point but often miss those details. You can request a valuation on the What Is My Home Worth page at avilsoleiman.com or call Avil Soleiman at 408-807-5657.

How do I find a trusted Evergreen realtor?

Start by checking the agent’s license on the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) website, then read reviews on more than one platform, such as Google and Zillow. Ask about recent transactions in the neighborhoods you are considering, how the agent communicates, and who handles each step of the process. Avil Soleiman is the broker-owner of Avil Soleiman Brokerage in San Jose (DRE #01968159), has 5.0 stars from 52 reviews on Zillow (as of September 2026), and can be reached at 408-807-5657.

Avil also helps buyers and sellers across San Jose and in nearby Morgan Hill, Santa Clara and Campbell. Whether you are buying your first home, moving within the area or preparing to sell, call Avil Soleiman at 408-807-5657 or email home@avilsoleiman.com. DRE #01968159.