Almaden Valley Movers

A Local Guide to Moving in Almaden Valley

Homes and Buildings

Almaden Valley is a residential area of larger single-family homes, many built from the 1970s through the 1990s, on curving streets that climb toward the hills on the south and west sides. Two-story homes with three or more bedrooms are typical, and many have large garages and backyards with patio furniture and play equipment. There are also townhome communities and some newer infill homes.

Because the homes are larger, Almaden Valley moves usually involve a full house, a full garage and often packing. The bigger the home, the more a day-before packing session pays off.

Townhome communities in Almaden Valley are usually two stories with attached garages and small yards, and they often share driveways or courtyards. For these, the HOA rules and the distance from the truck to the front door set the pace.

Streets, Parking and Access

Most streets have room for a truck at the curb, but some cul-de-sacs and hillside streets are tight for a long truck to turn. Steep driveways and front steps add time. In townhome communities, the HOA may set where the truck can park.

HOA and Building Rules

Some Almaden Valley neighborhoods have HOAs with move rules, especially townhome communities and gated streets near the hills. Most single-family streets have no formal rules, but parking the truck where it does not block neighbors' driveways is part of the plan.

Who Moves Here, and Where To

Families move to Almaden Valley for space, the schools and the parks. Common moves are families moving up from smaller homes elsewhere in San Jose, empty nesters downsizing to condos in Willow Glen or Campbell, and moves to Los Gatos or Morgan Hill.

Traffic and Timing Tips

Almaden Expressway and the SR-85 ramps are busy at rush hour, and Camden Avenue slows near the shopping centers. Weekday mornings are easiest for moves that start or end in the valley.

Because many Almaden families move in summer, June through August fills up early. A move in spring or fall is easier to book and often less hot for loading in the afternoon.

Settling In

In Almaden Valley, PG&E delivers power and gas, and San José Clean Energy is the default electricity provider for the city, so bills usually show both names. Garbage and recycling are set up through the city's residential program. Homes near the hills may have larger yards with irrigation systems; ask the previous owner for the controller settings before move day.

If you are moving into a hillside home, think about where your own car will park on move day so the truck has room near the front door.

Nearby Areas

Almaden Valley sits between Blossom Valley to the east, Cambrian Park and Willow Glen to the north, and Los Gatos to the west. Almaden Quicksilver County Park and the hills are to the south, and Morgan Hill is a short drive down SR-85 and US-101.