1672 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1672 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95116

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.106 acres (4,620 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$253,000 (Sep 1998)
Tax Bill$6,247 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AH (high risk)
APN481-12-028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN481-12-028

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,540 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,017 sqft
2nd Floor Area523 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,620 sqft (0.106 acres)
Lot Dimensions70 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Area523 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1672 E SAINT JAMES ST
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95116-1255
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionBLK 4 LOT 3
Legal SubdivisionNORTH ADD/OBSERVATORY VIEW
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract503601

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1672 E SAINT JAMES ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1255
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 23, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Jan 27, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 9, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 9, 1998 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 3, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199814379217
Last Transfer DateJan 15, 2020
Transfer Doc0024389249
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address1672 E SAINT JAMES ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1255
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2021
Title CompanyPACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1672 E SAINT JAMES ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1255

Mortgage

Document Number0024843971
DateFeb 23, 2021
Instrument24843971
Lender
NameBROKER SOLUTIONS INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTUSTIN, CA 92780
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

January 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJan 27, 2020
Property Address1672 E SAINT JAMES ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1255
Document Number0024389249
Map ReferenceMB H PG 67
Instrument DateJan 15, 2020
Instrument24389249
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1672 E SAINT JAMES ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1255

Mortgage

Document Number0024389250
DateJan 27, 2020
Instrument24389250
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Unified School DistrictSan Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$403,733 (+2%) Land $161,491 Building $242,242
2025$6,247.00 (+7.23%) Homeowner's exemption$395,818 (+4.04%) Land $158,325 Building $237,493
2023$5,826.00 (+1.04%) Homeowner's exemption$380,450 Land $152,178 Building $228,272
2022$5,766.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AH
high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation89.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 55 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies55 in force
Nearby Flood Claims14 (1980–2023)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 5 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow, Mar 1995 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemSAN JOSE WATER
private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jun 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 822 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Sail Internet
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom.

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