1480 Richards Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1480 Richards Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,455 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size	0.369 acres (16,050 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$1,350,000 (Jan 2008)
Tax Bill	$22,873 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2019 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`429-39-023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`429-39-023`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,455 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,847 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,027 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,428 sqft
Basement Area	392 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Utility Room	Utility Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1994
Effective Year Built	Effective 1994
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	16,050 sqft (0.369 acres)
Lot Dimensions	214 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	560 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1480 RICHARDS AVE
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95125-4461
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8
Legal Description	LOT 28
Legal Subdivision	CHRISTINA 01
Legal Lot Number	28
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	502301

Owner

1480 Richards Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	1480 RICHARDS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4461
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 12, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Mar 4, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Mar 4, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Feb 2, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 2, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 30, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 30, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 10, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200819726948
Last Transfer Date	Nov 22, 2020
Transfer Doc	0024858901
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1480 RICHARDS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4461
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0024278898
Date	Sep 12, 2019
Instrument	24278898

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 5, 2049

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2021
Property Address	1480 RICHARDS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4461
Document Number	0024858901
Map Reference	MB P PG 51
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2020
Instrument	24858901
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1480 RICHARDS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4461

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2021
Property Address	1480 RICHARDS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4461
Document Number	0024858898
Map Reference	MB P PG 51
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2020
Instrument	24858898
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1480 RICHARDS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4461

Mortgage

Document Number	0024858899
Date	Mar 4, 2021
Instrument	24858899

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2036

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Feb 2, 2018
Property Address	1480 RICHARDS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4461
Document Number	0023861147
Instrument Date	Dec 8, 2017
Instrument	23861147
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1480 RICHARDS AVE SAN JOSE CA 951254461, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4461

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Feb 2, 2018
Property Address	1480 RICHARDS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4461
Document Number	0023861146
Instrument Date	Dec 8, 2017
Instrument	23861146
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	1480 RICHARDS AVE SAN JOSE CA 951254461, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4461

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1480 Richards Ave was $22,873 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Municipality	San Jose City
Unified School District	San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,808,365 (+2%) Land $1,356,262 Building $452,103
2025	$22,873.00 (+6.63%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,772,908 Land $1,329,669 Building $443,239
2024	$21,451.00 (+1.76%)
2023	$21,080.00 (+0.87%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,704,067 Land $1,278,038 Building $426,029
2022	$20,899.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1480 Richards Ave 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	1 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

The area around 1480 Richards 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 611 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 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sonic Telecom.

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