1510 Welburn Avenue, Gilroy
1510 Welburn Avenue sits in Gilroy, a car-dependent community forty minutes by car from Downtown San Jose and just under two hours from Downtown San Francisco. The property is located half a mile from Luigi Aprea Elementary School and six-tenths of a mile from Mt. Madonna High School, with several parks—including Rainbow Park, Los Arroyos Park, and Del Rey Park—within the surrounding area. Safeway anchors nearby grocery access, while a handful of cafes and restaurants, from Starbucks to AnNam Bistro and Cafe, provide everyday conveniences. The walk score of 36 reflects the area's reliance on automobiles for most errands.
Gilroy occupies the southern reach of Santa Clara County, where the valley begins to open and the pace slows. Daily life here centers on driving: errands, school runs, and commutes all require a car. Luigi Aprea Elementary School lies half a mile away, while Dr. T. J. Owens Gilroy Early College Academy—rated 10 out of 10 by GreatSchools—is 3.6 miles from the property. Downtown San Jose is a 40-minute drive; Stanford University, 54 minutes. For families seeking proximity to the South Bay job market without the density of Silicon Valley proper, Gilroy offers space, parks, and a network of public and charter schools within a few miles.
- Dr. T. J. Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, rated 10 out of 10 by GreatSchools, is 3.6 miles from the property—a public high school option with strong academic performance.
- The 40-minute drive to Downtown San Jose positions the home within reach of South Bay employment centers while maintaining separation from urban congestion.
- Luigi Aprea Elementary School, rated 8 out of 10 and serving grades K–5, is a half-mile walk from the property.
Walk Score® rates an address from 0–100 by how easily everyday errands — groceries, coffee, dining, school pickup — can be done on foot. 50+ means some errands can be walked, 70+ means most can, and 90+ is a rare walker's paradise. Transit and Bike scores read the same way for public transportation and cycling.
Ratings are GreatSchools Summary Ratings on a 1–10 scale, based on test scores, student progress, and college readiness — 8–10 is above average, 5–7 average, 1–4 below average. Schools shown are the closest rated options within five miles. Attendance boundaries change; always verify enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
I’m Lisa Stringfellow, and I’ve proudly called Gilroy home since 1987. Originally from the East Coast, I put down roots here and never looked back, raising three children, welcoming four grandchildren (with one more on the way), and becoming deeply woven into the fabric of this community.
Over the years, I’ve stayed actively involved in what makes Gilroy special. I served as President of the Gilroy Exchange Club, an organization dedicated to inspiring communities to become better places to live, supported local business as an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, and served on the public arts committee, driving the project that brought Gilroy’s downtown historical sculptures to life. Gilroy isn’t just where I live. It’s a community I’ve helped build.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me catching live music and enjoying food trucks at our local wineries, or meeting friends at a favorite coffee shop. I love walking and hiking the trails that wind through South County. And one of the best-kept secrets of living here? We’re just over the hill from the stunning coastline of Watsonville, Aptos, and Santa Cruz and a short drive in the other direction puts you in Monterey and Carmel.
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