Santa Clara County property record for 1028 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $336,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,789 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-63-041 |
| Primary APN | 249-63-041 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1028 E EMPIRE ST |
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| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-1715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN GATE VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
1028 E Empire St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2017.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1028 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201020719722 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023582118 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1028 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1715 |
| Document Number | 0023582118 |
| Map Reference | MAP C PG19 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23582118 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1028 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1715 |
| Document Number | 0023582119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23582119 |
| Name | TECHNOLOGY CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAN JOSE, CA 95131 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2042 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1028 E Empire St was $6,789.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Unified School District | San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $442,376 (+2%) Land $265,428 Building $176,948 | |
| 2025 | $6,789.00 | $433,703 Land $260,224 Building $173,479 |
| 2023 | $6,326.00 (+0.99%) | $416,864 Land $250,120 Building $166,744 |
| 2022 | $6,264.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1028 E Empire St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1997–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1028 E Empire St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SAN JOSE WATER private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jun 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 847 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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