Santa Clara County property record for 159 Scharff Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,273 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 481-20-007 |
| Primary APN | 481-20-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,120 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 SCHARFF AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95116-2533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 114 MAYFAIR MANOR BOOK 4 PAGE 12 LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAYFAIR MANOR |
| Legal Tract | 114 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 503710 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 SCHARFF AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-2533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012475639 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $309,428 (+2%) Land $132,608 Building $176,820 | |
| 2025 | $6,273.00 (+5.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $303,361 (+4.04%) Land $130,008 Building $173,353 |
| 2023 | $5,958.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $291,582 Land $124,960 Building $166,622 |
| 2022 | $5,832.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 13 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1993–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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.
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 565 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 |
| 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: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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