Santa Clara County property record for 1208 Herald Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,409 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,386 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $167,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,718 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 472-36-040 |
| Primary APN | 472-36-040 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,409 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 667 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 742 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,386 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 206 ft deep x 31 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 470 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1208 HERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95116-3320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 7295 BOOK 493 PAGE 50 PAGE 51 LOT 22 |
| Legal Tract | 7295 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 501501 |
1208 Herald Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2000.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1208 HERALD AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-3320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199613361716 |
| Deed Book / Page | 411 / 1945 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015422450 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1208 HERALD AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-3320 |
| Document Number | 0025962393 |
| Map Reference | MB 493 PG 50 & 51 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 25962393 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1208 HERALD AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-3320 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1208 HERALD AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-3320 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1208 Herald Ave was $5,718, up 6% 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 |
| Secondary School District | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $312,996 (+2%) Land $181,626 Building $131,370 | |
| 2025 | $5,718.00 (+6.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $306,860 Land $178,065 Building $128,795 |
| 2024 | $5,394.00 (+1.87%) | |
| 2023 | $5,295.00 (+2.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $294,946 Land $171,151 Building $123,795 |
| 2022 | $5,185.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1208 Herald Ave 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.
The area around 1208 Herald Ave 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 |
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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 253 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 800 / 160 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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