Santa Clara County property record for 131 Basch Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,557 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 481-10-037 |
| Primary APN | 481-10-037 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 131 BASCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95116-1314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 638 ENSOR PARK BOOK 28 PAGE 24 PAGE 25 LOT 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENSOR PARK |
| Legal Tract | 638 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 503707 |
131 Basch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 BASCH AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EXCITE CU |
| Jul 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI BANK OF THE WEST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201523048071 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024561220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 131 BASCH AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1314 |
| Document Number | 0024561220 |
| Map Reference | MB 28 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24561220 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 131 BASCH AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1314 |
| Document Number | 0024561221 |
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| Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24561221 |
| Name | EXCITE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 131 BASCH AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1314 |
| Document Number | 0023743866 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 131 BASCH AVE SAN JOSE CA 951161314, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1314 |
| Document Number | 0023743866 |
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| Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23743866 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OMAHA, NE 68154 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 31, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 Basch Ave was $8,557.
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 | $591,653 (+2%) Land $362,238 Building $229,415 | |
| 2025 | $8,557.00 | $580,053 Land $355,136 Building $224,917 |
| 2023 | $8,565.00 (+1.18%) | $557,531 Land $341,347 Building $216,184 |
| 2022 | $8,465.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 131 Basch Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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 131 Basch 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 822 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| 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, Sonic Telecom.
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