Santa Clara County property record for 1581 Galena Dr, San Jose, CA 95121
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,402 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,602 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 670-11-048 |
| Primary APN | 670-11-048 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,000 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,402 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1581 GALENA DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95121-1640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5517 BOOK 346 PAGE 48 PAGE 49 LOT 60 |
| Legal Tract | 5517 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 503304 |
1581 Galena Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2022.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1581 GALENA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-1640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARVEST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025394308 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1581 GALENA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-1640 |
| Document Number | 0025394308 |
| Map Reference | MB 346 PG 48&49 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25394308 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1581 GALENA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-1640 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 1581 GALENA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-1640 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0024526251 |
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| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24526251 |
| Name | ARVEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOWELL, AR 72745 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1581 Galena Dr was $5,602.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Secondary School District | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Evergreen Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $108,400 (+2%) Land $18,585 Building $89,815 | |
| 2025 | $5,602.00 | $106,275 Land $18,221 Building $88,054 |
| 2023 | $5,410.00 (+2.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,150 Land $17,514 Building $84,636 |
| 2022 | $5,282.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1581 Galena Dr 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.
The area around 1581 Galena 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 | CITY OF SAN JOSE - EVG/EDV/COY serves 99,783 people · EPA ID CA4310020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 794 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| 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: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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