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12986 Brown Ave, San Jose, CA 95111 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 12986 Brown Ave, San Jose, CA 95111

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,118 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.215 acres (9,375 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$146,500 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill$8,201 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Mortgage
Apr 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN497-09-043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN497-09-043

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,118 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,118 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area9,375 sqft (0.215 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area616 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address12986 BROWN AVE
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95111-3301
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1-8
Legal DescriptionTRACT 817 MONTEREY MANOR BOOK 33 PAGE 18 PAGE 19 BLOCK 4 LOT 3
Legal SubdivisionMONTEREY MANOR
Legal Tract817
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract503220

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address12986 BROWN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-3301
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 6, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PROVIDENT CU
Apr 15, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 30, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 7, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201422815420
Last Transfer DateApr 10, 2019
Transfer Doc0024155299
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address12986 BROWN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-3301
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12986 BROWN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-3301

Mortgage

Document Number0025124817
DateOct 6, 2021
Instrument25124817
Lender
NamePROVIDENT CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressREDWOOD CITY, CA 94065
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateApr 15, 2019
Property Address12986 BROWN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-3301
Document Number0024155299
Instrument DateApr 10, 2019
Instrument24155299
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address12986 BROWN AVE SAN JOSE CA 951113301, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-3301

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Secondary School DistrictEast Side Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictFranklin-McKinley Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$453,740 (+2%) Land $281,963 Building $171,777
2025$8,201.00 (+6.4%)$444,844 (+4.04%) Land $276,435 Building $168,409
2023$7,708.00 (+2.32%)$427,571 Land $265,701 Building $161,870
2022$7,533.00

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 ZoneZone D
undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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 RiskNot 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 SystemSAN JOSE WATER
private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jun 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 546 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.

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