Santa Clara County property record for 1189 Countess Ct, San Jose, CA 95129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,519 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,732 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,510,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,849 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 377-20-015 |
| Primary APN | 377-20-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,519 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,519 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,732 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1189 COUNTESS CT |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95129-4005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | BIRCHBARK 3 UN 3 MAP G3 852 |
| Legal Subdivision | 3693 BIRCHBARK UN #3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 136 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 507903 |
1189 Countess Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1189 COUNTESS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLSFARGOBANKNA |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202525777615 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020610924 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1189 COUNTESS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4005 |
| Document Number | 0025967737 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625967737 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust, 212 |
| Address | 1189 COUNTESS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4005 |
| Document Number | 0025967737, |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625967737 |
| Name | WELLSFARGOBANKNA |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.88% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1189 COUNTESS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4005 |
| Document Number | 0025949649 |
| Map Reference | MB 177 PG 20 & 21 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 25949649 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1189 COUNTESS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4005 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1189 Countess Ct was $2,849, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Elementary School District | Cupertino Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,580,200 (+3,143.9%) Land $3,043,170 Building $537,030 | |
| 2025 | $2,849.00 (+2.41%) | $110,367 Land $26,996 Building $83,371 |
| 2024 | $2,782.00 (+3.3%) | |
| 2023 | $2,693.00 (+2.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $106,084 Land $25,949 Building $80,135 |
| 2022 | $2,635.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1189 Countess Ct in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1189 Countess Ct 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 95% of the US · lower than 97% 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 716 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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