Santa Clara County property record for 131 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.038 acres (1,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,338 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-40-043 |
| Primary APN | 249-40-043 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,650 sqft (0.038 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Porch | None |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 131 E EMPIRE ST |
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| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-5202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITES ADD |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 500200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hensley Historic District listed 1983 · 207 contributing resources · NRIS 83001238 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
131 E Empire St is held in a trust since May 2025.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4064 HIDDEN VALLEY LN, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2527 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025828427 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 131 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5202 |
| Document Number | 0025920192 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25920192 |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4064 HIDDEN VALLEY LN, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2527 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 E Empire St was $2,338, up 0.4% 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 | $67,268 (+2%) Land $34,524 Building $32,744 | |
| 2025 | $2,338.00 (+0.39%) | $65,950 Land $33,848 Building $32,102 |
| 2024 | $2,329.00 (+3.88%) | |
| 2023 | $2,242.00 (+0.85%) | $63,391 Land $32,535 Building $30,856 |
| 2022 | $2,223.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 131 E Empire St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow |
| 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 E Empire 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 |
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| 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 627 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| 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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