Santa Clara County property record for 171 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 876 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.01 acres (435 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,686 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-40-071 |
| Primary APN | 249-40-071 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 435 sqft (0.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 160 sqft |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 171 E EMPIRE ST |
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| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-5292 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | TRACT 7947 CONDO PLAN BOOK 572 PAGE 45 PAGE 46 |
| Legal Subdivision | CONDO PLAN |
| Legal Tract | 7947 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 501101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hensley Historic District listed 1983 · 207 contributing resources · NRIS 83001238 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
171 E Empire St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5292 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Woman, Separate Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY |
| Feb 9, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202625943124 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0024823544 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 171 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5292 |
| Document Number | 0025943124 |
| Map Reference | MB 572 PG 45 & 46 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 25943124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,728.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 171 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5292 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 171 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5292 |
| Document Number | 0024823544 |
| Map Reference | MB 572 PG 45&46 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24823544 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 171 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5292 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 E Empire St was $4,686.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Unified School District | San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $352,196 (+2%) Land $246,508 Building $105,688 | |
| 2025 | $4,686.00 Homeowner's exemption | $345,291 Land $241,675 Building $103,616 |
| 2023 | $4,375.00 (+0.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $331,886 Land $232,292 Building $99,594 |
| 2022 | $4,354.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 171 E Empire St 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.
The area around 171 E Empire St 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 |
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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 627 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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