Santa Clara County property record for 12987 Water St, San Jose, CA 95111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,118 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,479 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 497-09-048 |
| Primary APN | 497-09-048 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,118 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 12987 WATER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95111-3359 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 875 MONTEREY MANOR BOOK 33 PAGE 44 PAGE 45 BLOCK 4 LOT 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTEREY MANOR |
| Legal Tract | 875 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 503220 |
12987 Water St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 1996.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12987 WATER ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-3359 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 199412355893 |
| Deed Book / Page | 299 / 1166 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 6, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013218995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12987 Water St was $2,479 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $51,067 (+2%) Land $17,400 Building $33,667 | |
| 2025 | $2,479.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,066 Land $17,059 Building $33,007 |
| 2023 | $2,121.00 (+1.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,124 Land $16,398 Building $31,726 |
| 2022 | $2,085.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12987 Water St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 12987 Water 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 546 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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