Santa Clara County property record for 1197 Countess Ct, San Jose, CA 95129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,404 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,175 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,920,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $28,862 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 377-20-017 |
| Primary APN | 377-20-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,404 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,296 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,175 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1197 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 | TRACT 3693 BIRCHBARK BOOK 177 PAGE 20 PAGE 21 LOT 138 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCHBARK |
| Legal Tract | 3693 |
| Legal Lot Number | 138 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 507903 |
1197 Countess Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1197 COUNTESS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201522926142 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 5, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013938073 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 1197 COUNTESS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1197 COUNTESS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4005 |
| Document Number | 0024865881 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24865881 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1197 Countess Ct was $28,862 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,353,696 (+2%) Land $1,882,959 Building $470,737 | |
| 2025 | $28,862.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,307,546 Land $1,846,039 Building $461,507 |
| 2023 | $27,757.00 (+1.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,217,943 Land $1,774,356 Building $443,587 |
| 2022 | $27,464.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1197 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 1197 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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