Jackson Oaks
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 Jackson Oaks, the established hillside neighborhood in east Morgan Hill, as well as across Morgan Hill, San Martin and 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 Jackson Oaks buyers and sellers
Jackson Oaks is one of the Morgan Hill neighborhoods Avil serves. In a hillside association community like this one, the details that matter (HOA rules and reserves, wildfire preparedness and insurance, slope and drainage, views and the age of the home) can change from one lot 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 Jackson Oaks
Where Jackson Oaks is
Jackson Oaks sits in the eastside foothills of Morgan Hill, in ZIP code 95037, next to Holiday Lake Estates. The county’s wildfire plan describes the two neighborhoods as the city’s eastside wildland-urban interface, bordering Henry W. Coe State Park, Anderson Lake County Park, Coyote Canyon and the Coyote Highlands open space. Both neighborhoods are reached by one main road, East Dunne Avenue.
A neighborhood that dates to the early 1970s
Recollections from early residents, published by the Jackson Oaks Association, describe lots for sale around 1970, a sales office in what is now the Jackson Oaks clubhouse on Oak Hill Court, and the first homes going up in 1972 and 1973. Those residents wrote that they were drawn by underground utilities, city water and sewer, and views toward Anderson Lake. In 2016, the Morgan Hill Times reported that the neighborhood has about 500 homes.
The Jackson Oaks Association
Jackson Oaks homeowners belong to the Jackson Oaks Association, which runs private recreation facilities for its members and their guests; they are not open to the public. The association’s pool is open year-round with seasonal hours and is reached with a keycard or mobile phone. The clubhouse at 3490 Oak Hill Court has indoor and covered deck space for up to 75 people and can be rented by homeowners, and the grounds also include a gazebo and a playground.
Firewise and wildfire preparedness
Jackson Oaks was the first community in Santa Clara County to earn national Firewise Communities/USA recognition from the National Fire Protection Association, as the Morgan Hill Times reported in 2016. The county’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan rates the Holiday Lake Estates and Jackson Oaks area as high risk, citing the single access road, fast-burning fuels, the ridgetop setting and incomplete defensible space. It recommends more defensible space, better firefighting water supplies and secondary access roads into both neighborhoods.
Parks and open space near Jackson Oaks
- Henry W. Coe State Park: the largest state park in Northern California, protecting about 87,000 acres of the Diablo Range. Its Coe Ranch entrance and visitor center are at the end of East Dunne Avenue, about 13 miles east of Morgan Hill.
- Anderson Lake County Park: a 4,275-acre county park around Anderson Reservoir, Santa Clara County’s largest reservoir, including the Coyote Creek Parkway trails. Access to the reservoir itself, including fishing, is closed during dam construction, while picnic areas along Coyote Creek stay open.
- Anderson Dam rebuild: Valley Water awarded the construction contract for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project in July 2026. Construction is set to begin in early 2027 and take about seven years, and the reservoir will be kept empty while the new dam is built. When the work is finished, the reservoir can return to full capacity and recreation can resume.
- Downtown Morgan Hill: the walkable district along Monterey Road and Depot Street, with independent businesses and the Morgan Hill Caltrain station, a short drive west of the eastside foothills.
Jackson Oaks schools
Public schools in Morgan Hill are run by Morgan Hill Unified School District (MHUSD), and school assignment follows the exact address rather than the neighborhood name. As a general guide:
- High school: MHUSD has two comprehensive high schools, Live Oak High School and Ann Sobrato High School, plus Central High, a continuation school.
- Middle school: MHUSD middle schools include Britton Middle School and Martin Murphy Middle School.
- Elementary: MHUSD elementary schools include Nordstrom Elementary on East Dunne Avenue, along with Barrett, Jackson Academy, Los Paseos, P.A. Walsh, Paradise Valley Engineering Academy and El Toro Health Science Academy.
Always confirm school boundaries with MHUSD before making an offer; the district’s Find Your School tool lets you check a specific address.
Buying a home in Jackson Oaks
Ask for the Jackson Oaks Association’s budget, reserves, rules and any special assessments early, along with the monthly dues, and read the pool and clubhouse rules if you plan to use them. Because the neighborhood is in a wildfire-prone hillside area, read the Natural Hazard Disclosure for fire hazard zones, ask about defensible-space work around the house, and get homeowners insurance quotes before you remove contingencies. Have inspectors look at drainage, retaining walls and the slope around the home, check permit records for additions, and ask whether the streets serving the home are maintained by the city or privately. 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. See Avil’s page on deciding to buy for a step-by-step overview.
Selling in Jackson Oaks: home value and Prop 19
Online estimates are a starting point, but Jackson Oaks values depend on views, lot size and slope, updates, and how well the home and yard are prepared for wildfire season, details automated estimates often miss. Records of defensible-space work and roof or vent upgrades can help buyers and their insurers. 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.
Jackson Oaks real estate FAQ
Where is Jackson Oaks in Morgan Hill?
Jackson Oaks is an established hillside neighborhood in Morgan Hill’s eastside foothills, in ZIP code 95037, next to Holiday Lake Estates. It is reached by East Dunne Avenue, which also leads east past Anderson Lake toward Henry W. Coe State Park.
Does Jackson Oaks have an HOA?
Yes. Homeowners belong to the Jackson Oaks Association, which runs private recreation facilities for members and their guests, including a pool open year-round with seasonal hours, a clubhouse on Oak Hill Court, a gazebo and a playground. Ask for the association’s budget, reserves, rules and dues before you remove contingencies.
What should I know about wildfire risk in Jackson Oaks?
Jackson Oaks is in Morgan Hill’s eastside wildland-urban interface, and the county’s wildfire plan rates the area as high risk, partly because East Dunne Avenue is the one main access road. The neighborhood was the first in Santa Clara County to earn Firewise Communities/USA recognition. Buyers should read the Natural Hazard Disclosure, ask about defensible-space work and get insurance quotes early.
Which schools serve Jackson Oaks?
Jackson Oaks is in Morgan Hill Unified School District, whose high schools are Live Oak High School and Ann Sobrato High School. Elementary and middle school assignment depends on the exact address, so use MHUSD’s Find Your School tool and confirm with the district before making an offer.
How much is my Jackson Oaks home worth?
The most reliable estimate comes from a comparative market analysis of recent nearby sales, adjusted for your home’s size, condition, lot, slope, views, HOA and wildfire preparation. 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 Jackson Oaks 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 Morgan Hill and in nearby San Jose, Gilroy and Campbell. If you are comparing Jackson Oaks with other Morgan Hill neighborhoods, call Avil Soleiman at 408-807-5657 or email home@avilsoleiman.com. DRE #01968159.