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This is a zip code I am pretty familiar with, having lived there about 2 years. Specifically, I rented one similar to this:
http://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Jose/972-Nattinger-Way-95125/home/1698438
This is a smaller unit but they are all close in size. Had a 3 bdrm and the bdrms were so small I couldn't fit my furniture in them - bdrm 2 was consumed by a dresser and bdrm 3 by a desk/computer. Unless they were child's rooms I don't see how you could use them. Not a bad area though, edge of Cambrian/Willow Glen.
In 2005-2007 these were selling for $629,000+. I saw a 3 bdrm listed at $729,000. No brainer for me NOT to buy then. I couldn't believe it. Now $450,000 and not selling. I'd be curious if it ever sells, and I'd bet it won't at $450,000. In 1999 it went for $262,500.

... and near the townhouses are these which I call 'patio homes', i.e. fairly large but with tiny, tiny lots. Plenty of these in San Jose. I remember being astonished these were selling in the $800s+, some in the $900s. Now NOT selling in the $600s.

http://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Jose/951-Sunbonnet-Loop-95125/home/1347682

'Willow Glen area'? It ain't Willow Glen, but ok, it's the 'area'.