Santa Clara County property record for 159 Park Ellen Dr, San Jose, CA 95136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,843 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $697,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $11,925 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 685-16-034 |
| Primary APN | 685-16-034 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,843 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,843 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 444 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 159 PARK ELLEN DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95136-2516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8P |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5729 VISTA PARK NO 9 BOOK 366 PAGE 49 PAGE 53 LOT 105 |
| Legal Subdivision | VISTA PARK 09 |
| Legal Tract | 5729 |
| Legal Lot Number | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 512021 |
159 Park Ellen Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 PARK ELLEN DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95136-2516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RATE RABBIT HOME LOANS |
| May 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RATE RABBIT HM LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201422761172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019950242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 159 PARK ELLEN DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95136-2516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL MCLPC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 PARK ELLEN DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95136-2516 |
| Document Number | 0024709065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24709065 |
| Name | RATE RABBIT HOME LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 159 PARK ELLEN DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95136-2516 |
| Document Number | 0024488017 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 PARK ELLEN DR SAN JOSE CA 951362516, SAN JOSE, CA 95136-2516 |
| Document Number | 0024488017 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24488017 |
| Name | RATE RABBIT HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 26, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Park Ellen Dr was $11,925 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | Oak Grove Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $854,432 (+2%) Land $598,105 Building $256,327 | |
| 2025 | $11,925.00 Homeowner's exemption | $837,679 Land $586,378 Building $251,301 |
| 2023 | $11,482.00 (+0.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $805,153 Land $563,609 Building $241,544 |
| 2022 | $11,411.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 Park Ellen Dr in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 159 Park Ellen 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 | GREAT OAKS WC INC private · serves 112,582 people · EPA ID CA4310022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 674 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 500 / 100 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, Ridge Wireless, T-Mobile.
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