1659 Nickel Ave, San Jose, CA 95121 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1659 Nickel Ave, San Jose, CA 95121

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,038 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.116 acres (5,044 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$225,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$8,659 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`670-10-053`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`670-10-053`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,038 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,038 sqft
Sunroom	Sunroom

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Block
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,044 sqft (0.116 acres)
Lot Dimensions	97 ft deep x 52 ft wide
Garage Area	427 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1659 NICKEL AVE
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95121-1645
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8
Legal Description	TRACT 3408 ECCO PARK BOOK 161 PAGE 54 LOT 27
Legal Subdivision	ECCO PARK
Legal Tract	3408
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	503304

Owner

1659 Nickel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1659 NICKEL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-1645
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 9, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK
Jul 3, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESERVICES LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 21, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202125058377
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 21, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0025058377
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2021
Property Address	1659 NICKEL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-1645
Document Number	0025058377
Map Reference	MB 161 PG 54
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2021
Instrument	25058377
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2021
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY/NTHRN CA, ORANGE COAST TTL CO OF NOCAL

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1659 NICKEL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-1645

Mortgage

Document Number	0025058378
Date	Aug 9, 2021
Instrument	25058378

Lender

Name	FREMONT BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jul 3, 2017
Property Address	1659 NICKEL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-1645
Document Number	0023689155
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2017
Instrument	23689155
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2017
Title Company	ESCROW CORPORATION, ESCROW CORP

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	1659 NICKEL AVE SAN JOSE CA 951211645, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-1645

Mortgage

Document Number	23689156
Date	Jul 3, 2017
Instrument	23689156

Lender

Name	HOMESERVICES LNDG
Address	WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 2, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1659 Nickel Ave was $8,659 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$571,318 (+2%) Land $228,524 Building $342,794
2025	$8,659.00 Homeowner's exemption	$560,117 Land $224,044 Building $336,073
2023	$8,318.00 (-0.83%) Homeowner's exemption	$538,369 Land $215,345 Building $323,024
2022	$8,388.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1659 Nickel Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1659 Nickel Ave 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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