173 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 173 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,490 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	0.01 acres (435 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$325,000 (Dec 2002)
Tax Bill	$6,285 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Dec 2019 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`249-40-069`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`249-40-069`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,490 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	745 sqft
2nd Floor Area	745 sqft

Exterior

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

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	173 E EMPIRE ST
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

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	173 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5292
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 22, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK
Dec 17, 2019	Quit Claim Deed NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 27, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 27, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 25, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200216711386
Last Transfer Date	Sep 8, 2021
Transfer Doc	0025108996
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Sep 22, 2021
Property Address	173 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5292
Document Number	0025108996
Map Reference	MB 572 PG 45&46
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2021
Instrument	25108996
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, FNTG LENDERS DIRECT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	173 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5292

Mortgage

Document Number	0025108997
Date	Sep 22, 2021
Instrument	25108997

Lender

Name	FREMONT BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Dec 17, 2019
Property Address	173 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5292
Document Number	0024358901
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2019
Instrument	24358901
Record Updated	Dec 31, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	173 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951125292, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5292

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$480,097 (+2%) Land $258,514 Building $221,583
2025	$6,285.00 (+7.53%)	$470,685 (+4.04%) Land $253,446 Building $217,239
2023	$5,845.00 (+0.55%)	$452,409 Land $243,605 Building $208,804
2022	$5,813.00

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

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

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 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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