149 Topeka Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 149 Topeka Ave, San Jose, CA 95128

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.129 acres (5,625 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$984,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$15,169 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Line of Credit + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`274-18-019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`274-18-019`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	800 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	800 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,625 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None

Location & Zoning

Street Address	149 TOPEKA AVE
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95128-1856
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-N2
Legal Description	BLOCK 6 LOT 18
Legal Subdivision	INTERURBAN PARK TR
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	502001

Owner

149 Topeka Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	149 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1856
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 14, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Aug 9, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ZB NA
Jul 9, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 9, 2020	Affidavit of Death, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Mar 20, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 20, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 9, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202225335869
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2022
Property Address	149 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1856
Document Number	0025335869
Map Reference	MB K PG 21
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2022
Instrument	25335869
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	149 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1856

Mortgage

Document Number	0025335870
Date	Jul 14, 2022
Instrument	25335870

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2052

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	149 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1856
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2021
Title Company	ORABGE COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	149 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1856

Mortgage

Document Number	0025058033
Date	Aug 9, 2021
Instrument	25058033

Lender

Name	ZB NA
Type	Bank
Address	CUPERTINO, CA 95014

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2020
Property Address	149 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1856
Document Number	0024531870
Map Reference	MB K PG 21
Instrument Date	Jun 19, 2020
Instrument	24531870
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	149 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1856
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0024531871
Date	Jul 9, 2020
Instrument	24531871

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

July 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2020
Property Address	149 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1856
Document Number	0024531869
Instrument Date	Jun 18, 2020
Instrument	24531869
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 22, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	PO BOX 7000309 SAN JOSE CA 95170, SAN JOSE, CA 95170

March 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Mar 20, 2019
Property Address	149 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1856
Document Number	0024138932
Instrument Date	Feb 25, 2019
Instrument	24138932
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	422 LELAND AVE SAN JOSE CA 951282331, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-2331

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Mar 20, 2019
Property Address	149 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1856
Document Number	0024138933
Instrument Date	Feb 25, 2019
Instrument	24138933
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	422 LELAND AVE SAN JOSE CA 951282331, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-2331

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 149 Topeka Ave was $15,169 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Secondary School District	Campbell Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Luther Burbank Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,102,490 (+2%) Land $783,171 Building $319,319
2025	$15,169.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,080,873 Land $767,815 Building $313,058
2023	$13,685.00 (+28%) Homeowner's exemption	$984,000 Land $738,000 Building $246,000
2022	$10,691.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 149 Topeka Ave in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone D undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 149 Topeka 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 710 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
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: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, Sonic Telecom.

Nearby Properties on Topeka Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures