Santa Clara County property record for 1538 Willowbrook Dr, San Jose, CA 95118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,425,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,340 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 447-23-106 |
| Primary APN | 447-23-106 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1538 WILLOWBROOK DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95118-1648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1998 BOOK 91 PAGE 40 LOT 19 |
| Legal Tract | 1998 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 502907 |
1538 Willowbrook Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2026.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 WILLOWBROOK DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95118-1648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Gift Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202626038862 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020014526 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1538 WILLOWBROOK DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95118-1648 |
| Document Number | 0026038862 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626038862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $158,317.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1538 WILLOWBROOK DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95118-1648 |
| Document Number | 0000038863, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202638863 |
| Name | MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1538 WILLOWBROOK DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95118-1648 |
| Document Number | 0025976390 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625976390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1538 WILLOWBROOK DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95118-1648 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Willowbrook Dr was $9,340, up 5.6% 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 | $665,608 (+2%) Land $465,897 Building $199,711 | |
| 2025 | $9,340.00 (+5.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $652,558 Land $456,762 Building $195,796 |
| 2024 | $8,848.00 (+2.14%) | |
| 2023 | $8,663.00 (+0.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $627,220 Land $439,026 Building $188,194 |
| 2022 | $8,587.00 |
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 1538 Willowbrook Dr 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.
The area around 1538 Willowbrook 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 826 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sail Internet.
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