Santa Clara County property record for 1479 Cathay Dr, San Jose, CA 95122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,012 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 486-16-007 |
| Primary APN | 486-16-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,410 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,040 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 5,150 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 370 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Pool Area | 3,220 sqft |
| Porch | None |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1479 CATHAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95122-2016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2220 TROPICANA VILLAGE BOOK 106 PAGE 34 PAGE 35 LOT 1385 |
| Legal Subdivision | TROPICANA VILLAGE |
| Legal Tract | 2220 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1385 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 503504 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1479 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-2016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Elementary School District | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $253,885 (+2%) Land $95,110 Building $158,775 | |
| 2025 | $5,012.00 (+5.38%) | $248,908 (+4.04%) Land $93,246 Building $155,662 |
| 2023 | $4,756.00 (+1.91%) | $239,244 Land $89,626 Building $149,618 |
| 2022 | $4,667.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 845 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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