1696 Walnut Grove Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1696 Walnut Grove Ave, San Jose, CA 95126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,325,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill	$18,200 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Mortgage Nov 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`274-28-031`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`274-28-031`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,488 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,092 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,092 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Utility Room	Utility Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1946
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1696 WALNUT GROVE AVE
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95126-1332
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8
Legal Description	TRACT 262 KAISER COMM BOOK 10 PAGE 1 PAGE 6 LOT 13
Legal Subdivision	KAISER COMMUNITY HOMES
Legal Tract	262
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	505800

Owner

1696 Walnut Grove Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1696 WALNUT GROVE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1332
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 12, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
Nov 18, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NMSI INC
Dec 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jan 26, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PENTAGON FCU
Nov 22, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 15, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 15, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 22, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202425729891
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 18, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0013942293
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1696 WALNUT GROVE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1332
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025
Title Company	CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1696 WALNUT GROVE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1332

Mortgage

Document Number	0025899138
Date	Nov 12, 2025
Instrument	25899138

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	2800 TAMARACK RD, OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2055

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Dec 1, 2032
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	11%
Index	1-Year CMT
Max Rate	11%

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1696 WALNUT GROVE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1332
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 26, 2021
Title Company	CLEARMARK TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1915 MOUNT VERNON CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-2065

Mortgage

Document Number	0025172202
Date	Nov 18, 2021
Instrument	25172202

Lender

Name	NMSI INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748

Agreement

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

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1696 WALNUT GROVE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1332
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1915 MOUNT VERNON CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-2065

Mortgage

Document Number	0024752918
Date	Dec 17, 2020
Instrument	24752918

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1696 WALNUT GROVE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1332
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0023856516
Date	Jan 26, 2018
Instrument	23856516

Lender

Name	PENTAGON FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	FLINT, MI 48501

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	144 Months
Due	Jan 10, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

November 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2017
Property Address	1696 WALNUT GROVE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1332
Document Number	0023811355
Map Reference	MAP10 PG1-6
Instrument Date	Oct 31, 2017
Instrument	23811355
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1696 WALNUT GROVE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1332

Mortgage

Document Number	0023811356
Date	Nov 22, 2017
Instrument	23811356

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1696 Walnut Grove Ave was $18,200.

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
Unified School District	San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,351,500 (+2%) Land $1,020,000 Building $331,500
2025	$18,200.00	$1,325,000 Land $1,000,000 Building $325,000
2023	$13,641.00 (+1%)	$998,496 Land $656,187 Building $342,309
2022	$13,506.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1696 Walnut Grove 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 1696 Walnut Grove 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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 673 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	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sail Internet, Sonic Telecom.

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