123 Christian Community Center Will Open in San Jose
A new community services center is set to debut at the former Downtown College Prep site this October.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Commercial
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The 123 Christian Community Center will host its grand opening on Oct. 10, 2026, at 1402 Monterey Road. The center will occupy a property previously used by Downtown College Prep.
Why it matters
The site represents a significant local repurposing of a former school facility, ensuring the continued use of the 75,000 square foot building and gymnasium. This development follows the closure of the high school in 2025 due to financial struggles.
The organization secured a ground lease for $12 million that runs until 2067. The campus encompasses a 75,000 square foot main building and a 10,000 square foot gymnasium.
The players
San Jose Unified School District
The local school district that retains land ownership of the site and manages regional educational infrastructure.
CBRE
A global commercial real estate services firm that facilitates significant property transactions and lease agreements.
Peter Pau
The individual who led the acquisition of the buildings and parking infrastructure for the new community center.
The details
The nonprofit acquired the ground lease for the property on Aug. 20, 2026, while the San Jose Unified School District maintains land ownership. Peter Pau spearheaded the acquisition of the buildings and parking sites for the new center. CBRE acted as the broker for the deal between the religious organization and the district.
Timeline
Downtown College Prep ceased operations in June 2025.
The ground lease was acquired on Aug. 20, 2026.
The center opens its doors on Oct. 10, 2026.
The Home Front
This project follows a pattern of repurposing closed educational facilities to serve as community hubs. It marks a transition for the 1402 Monterey Road property, which has shifted from a lumberyard to a charter school and now to a religious services center.
Residents living near 1402 Monterey Road should anticipate increased activity on the campus starting this October. Families interested in community services can monitor the center for updates on the specific programs offered by the ten participating ministries.
The takeaway
The transformation of this site highlights a ongoing trend of finding new community uses for large, vacated educational buildings. Interested residents can mark their calendars for the grand opening on Oct. 10, 2026, to see the updated facilities.
Further reading
Learn more about local property shifts in the Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Jose Mercury News.
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