1202 Cathay Dr, San Jose, CA 95122 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1202 Cathay Dr, San Jose, CA 95122

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$406,500 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$11,628 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Transfer Dec 2021 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`486-19-045`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`486-19-045`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,040 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1202 CATHAY DR
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95122-1905
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8
Legal Description	TRACT 2149 TROPICANA VILLAGE BOOK 110 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 LOT 1524
Legal Subdivision	TROPICANA VILLAGE
Legal Tract	2149
Legal Lot Number	1524
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	503504

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1202 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-1905
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 16, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 16, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 16, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer
Apr 8, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202125197407
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 15, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0025197408
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2021
Property Address	1202 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-1905
Document Number	0025197408
Map Reference	MB 110 PG 2&3
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2021
Instrument	25197408
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 27, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1202 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-1905

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2021
Property Address	1202 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-1905
Document Number	0025197409
Map Reference	MB 110 PG 2&3
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2021
Instrument	25197409
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 27, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	120 2 CATHANY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122

December 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2021
Property Address	1202 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-1905
Document Number	0025197407
Map Reference	MB 110 PG 2&3
Instrument Date	Nov 29, 2021
Instrument	25197407
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 27, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1202 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-1905

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 8, 2021
Property Address	1202 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-1905
Document Number	0024913169
Map Reference	MB 110 PG 2&3
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2021
Instrument	24913169
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	TITLE 365, TITLE365

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1202 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-1905

Mortgage

Document Number	0024913170
Date	Apr 8, 2021
Instrument	24913170

Lender

Name	NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	Alum Rock 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		$729,423 (+2%) Land $538,337 Building $191,086
2025	$11,628.00 (+4.24%)	$715,122 (+4.04%) Land $527,782 Building $187,340
2023	$11,155.00 (-0.56%)	$687,355 Land $507,289 Building $180,066
2022	$11,218.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1982)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1982 · Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide

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

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 845 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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