1697 Don Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1697 Don Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,191 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.154 acres (6,720 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$2,075,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$27,194 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Transfer Nov 2023 Sale + 6 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`442-45-048`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`442-45-048`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,191 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,193 sqft
2nd Floor Area	998 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	6,720 sqft (0.154 acres)
Lot Dimensions	112 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	530 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1697 DON AVE
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95124-1903
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8
Legal Description	TRACT 3724 BOOK 178 PAGE 24 PAGE 25 LOT 26
Legal Subdivision	TRACT NO 3724
Legal Tract	3724
Legal Lot Number	26
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	502902

Owner

1697 Don Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2023.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Revocable Trust

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
Mar 20, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 30, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Aug 15, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM PNC MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 20, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Sep 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Sep 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Nov 2, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer
Jan 8, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202325569138
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 26, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0025151569
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Mar 20, 2026
Property Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903
Document Number	0025959831
Map Reference	MB 178 PG 24 & 25
Instrument Date	Mar 12, 2026
Instrument	25959831
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903

November 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2023
Property Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903
Document Number	0025569138
Map Reference	MB 178 PG 24&25
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2023
Instrument	25569138
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 8, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount 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
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0023726977
Date	Aug 15, 2017
Instrument	23726977

Lender

Name	PNC MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Lending Institution
Address	MIAMISBURG, OH 45342

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.5%
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2024
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.5%
Max Rate At Change	8.5%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.5%

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0024207973
Date	Jun 20, 2019
Instrument	24207973

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 11, 2049

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903

Mortgage

Document Number	0024636666
Date	Sep 30, 2020
Instrument	24636666

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903

Mortgage

Document Number	0024636667
Date	Sep 30, 2020
Instrument	24636667

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Sep 26, 2045

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Nov 2, 2021
Property Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903
Document Number	0025151569
Map Reference	MB 178 PG 24&26
Instrument Date	Oct 26, 2021
Instrument	25151569
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903

January 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jan 8, 2019
Property Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903
Document Number	0024093505
Map Reference	MB 178 PG 24&25
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2019
Instrument	24093505
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	CORNERSTONE TITLE CO

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
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1697 DON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1903

Mortgage

Document Number	0024093506
Date	Jan 8, 2019
Instrument	24093506

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1697 Don Ave was $27,194, up 6.7% from the year before.

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		$2,158,829 (+2%) Land $1,834,953 Building $323,876
2025	$27,194.00 (+6.72%)	$2,116,500 Land $1,798,974 Building $317,526
2024	$25,481.00 (+6.71%)
2023	$23,878.00 (+2.67%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,939,551 Land $1,521,041 Building $418,510
2022	$23,258.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1697 Don Ave in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

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
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

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

The area around 1697 Don 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 863 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
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.

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