Santa Clara County property record for 1526 Higate Dr, San Jose, CA 95122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,289 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,665 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $910,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $14,024 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 486-32-060 |
| Primary APN | 486-32-060 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,289 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,289 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,665 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1526 HIGATE DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95122-1154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3267 BOOK 237 PAGE 53 LOT 43 |
| Legal Tract | 3267 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 503506 |
1526 Higate Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1526 HIGATE DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-1154 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202325436130 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 22, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012181626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1526 HIGATE DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-1154 |
| Document Number | 0025436130 |
| Map Reference | MB 237 PG 53 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 25436130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| 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 | 2758 BONCHEFF DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95133-1401 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0025436131 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 25436131 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1526 Higate Dr was $14,024.
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 | $965,697 (+2%) Land $627,703 Building $337,994 | |
| 2025 | $14,024.00 | $946,763 Land $615,396 Building $331,367 |
| 2023 | $5,417.00 (+2.11%) | $284,125 Land $129,145 Building $154,980 |
| 2022 | $5,305.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1526 Higate Dr in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · Severe Storms & 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 1526 Higate Dr 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 696 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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