1198 Bitternut Ct, San Jose, CA 95131 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1198 Bitternut Ct, San Jose, CA 95131

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 994 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.045 acres (1,960 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$9,436 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Nov 2025 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`245-33-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`245-33-001`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	994 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	994 sqft
Utility Room	Utility Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1971
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	1,960 sqft (0.045 acres)
Lot Dimensions	70 ft deep x 28 ft wide
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1198 BITTERNUT CT
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95131-2709
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	A-PD
Legal Description	TRACT 4941 BOOK 283 PAGE 22 PAGE 23 LOT 29
Legal Tract	4941
Legal Lot Number	29
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	504316

Owner

1198 Bitternut Ct, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2024.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1198 BITTERNUT CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-2709
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 20, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Nov 18, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 18, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 18, 2024
Deed Sale	Apr 18, 2024
Prior Sale	Aug 19, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202425624996
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 13, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc	0025624996
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	May 20, 2026
Property Address	1198 BITTERNUT CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-2709
Document Number	0025992064
Instrument Date	May 15, 2026
Instrument	202625992064
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1198 BITTERNUT CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-2709

Mortgage

Document Number	0025992064,
Date	May 20, 2026
Instrument	202625992064

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.5%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1198 BITTERNUT CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-2709
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 28, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0025905734
Date	Nov 18, 2025
Instrument	25905734

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	1050 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2055

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 18, 2024
Property Address	1198 BITTERNUT CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-2709
Document Number	0025624996
Map Reference	MB 283 PGS 22 AND 23
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2024
Instrument	25624996
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2024
Title Company	AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1198 BITTERNUT CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-2709

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1198 BITTERNUT CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-2709

Mortgage

Document Number	0025624997
Date	Apr 18, 2024
Instrument	25624997

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2054

Mortgage

Document Number	0025624997
Date	Apr 18, 2024
Instrument	25624997

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	1050 WOODWARD AVE, DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1198 Bitternut Ct was $9,436.

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Municipality	San Jose City
Elementary School District	Berryessa Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	East Side Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$640,485 (+2%) Land $256,192 Building $384,293
2025	$9,436.00	$627,927 Land $251,169 Building $376,758
2023	$9,096.00 (+0.41%)	$603,546 Land $241,417 Building $362,129
2022	$9,059.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1198 Bitternut Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1198 Bitternut Ct has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 853 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area	500 / 100
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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