Silver Creek Valley is a valley and neighborhood of the

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district of

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. Silver Creek Valley is largely an affluent bedroom community.

Geography

The neighborhood is bordered on the east by the

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foothills. It is separated from the Edenvale and Santa Teresa by the Silver Creek Hills. The Silver Creek Open Space Preserve makes up a large portion of the Silver Creek Hills.

Education

Silver Creek is served by Silver Creek High School, James Franklin Smith Elementary School, and Silver Oak Elementary School.

Notable residents

* Ray McDonald, NFL athlete for the

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and

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* Trent Baalke, NFL executive for the

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and

* Vernon Davis, NFL athlete for the

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49ers’ Vernon Davis lists San Jose home for about $2.45 million
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References

External links

Neighborhoods in San Jose, California {{SanJoseCA-stub