Santa Clara County property record for 1296 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95116
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,312 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,904 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 467-09-017 |
| Primary APN | 467-09-017 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,312 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,312 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Lot Area | 5,040 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1296 E SAINT JAMES ST |
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| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95116-1134 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | M1 |
| Legal Description | BLK 8 LOT 30 RECORDERS BOOK B PAGE 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN CITY TR |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 501401 |
1296 E Saint James St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since October 2007.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1439 SHORTRIDGE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-2351 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019646702 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1296 E Saint James St was $4,904, down 2.7% 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 |
| Unified School District | San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $200,708 (+2%) Land $84,503 Building $116,205 | |
| 2025 | $4,904.00 (-2.72%) | $196,774 Land $82,847 Building $113,927 |
| 2024 | $5,041.00 | |
| 2023 | $189,135 Land $79,631 Building $109,504 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1296 E Saint James St in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 89.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 78 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 78 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1998–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 1296 E Saint James St 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 382 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.
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