1743 Cathay Dr, San Jose, CA 95122 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1743 Cathay Dr, San Jose, CA 95122

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,030 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,022 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$172,000 (Aug 1997)
Tax Bill$7,879 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN486-15-079

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN486-15-079

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,030 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,535 sqft
1st Floor Area1,535 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1959
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,022 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions93 ft deep x 54 ft wide
Garage Area370 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1743 CATHAY DR
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95122-2023
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1-8
Legal DescriptionTRACT 2220 TROPICANA VILLAGE BOOK 106 PAGE 34 PAGE 35 LOT 1304
Legal SubdivisionTROPICANA VILLAGE
Legal Tract2220
Legal Lot Number1304
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract503504

Owner

1743 Cathay Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 1997.

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

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address1743 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-2023
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 29, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 29, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number199713834790
Prior Transfer DateAug 14, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0013834789
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateApr 20, 2018
Property Address1743 CATHAY DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-2023
Document Number0023914995
Instrument DateApr 9, 2018
Instrument23914995
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1743 CATHAY DR SAN JOSE CA 951222023, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-2023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1743 Cathay Dr was $7,879.

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$430,399 (+2%) Land $184,854 Building $245,545
2025$7,879.00$421,961 Land $181,230 Building $240,731
2023$7,519.00 (+2.09%)$405,578 Land $174,194 Building $231,384
2022$7,365.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1743 Cathay Dr in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.

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

The area around 1743 Cathay Dr 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 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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