1721 Cathay Dr, San Jose, CA 95122 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1721 Cathay Dr, San Jose, CA 95122

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size0.118 acres (5,150 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$153,000 (Aug 1994)
Tax Bill$7,129 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Mortgage
Nov 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN486-15-077

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN486-15-077

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,410 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,040 sqft
1st Floor Area1,040 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Utility RoomUtility Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1959
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,150 sqft (0.118 acres)
Lot Dimensions103 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area370 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1721 CATHAY DR
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95122-2020
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1-8
Legal DescriptionTRACT 2220 TROPICANA VILLAGE BOOK 106 PAGE 34 PAGE 35 LOT 1306
Legal SubdivisionTROPICANA VILLAGE
Legal Tract2220
Legal Lot Number1306
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract503504

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1721 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-2020
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 2, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Nov 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 19, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 19, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199412621448
Deed Book / Page565 / 1160
Last Transfer DateMar 6, 1997
Transfer Doc0013648022
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address1721 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 10, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1574 CLAYTON RD, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-4903

Mortgage

Document Number0025912306
DateDec 2, 2025
Instrument25912306
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Address3043 TOWNSGATE RD # 200, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2055

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address1721 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1574 CLAYTON RD, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-4903

Mortgage

Document Number0025151084
DateNov 1, 2021
Instrument25151084
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueNov 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Elementary School DistrictAlum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictEast Side Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$370,563 (+2%) Land $151,624 Building $218,939
2025$7,129.00 (+4.98%)$363,298 (+4.04%) Land $148,651 Building $214,647
2023$6,791.00 (+2.1%)$349,193 Land $142,880 Building $206,313
2022$6,651.00

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 D
undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1982)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1982 · rainfall accumulation

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 543 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Sail Internet
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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