1768 Balsa Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1768 Balsa Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.12 acres (5,225 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,630,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill	$21,650 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Mortgage Aug 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`442-48-039`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`442-48-039`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,320 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,320 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,225 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions	95 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage Area	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1768 BALSA AVE
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95124-1861
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8
Legal Description	TRACT 1098 HACIENDA GARDENS BOOK 50 PAGE 18 PAGE 19 LOT 596
Legal Subdivision	HACIENDA GARDENS
Legal Tract	1098
Legal Lot Number	596
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	502902

Owner

1768 Balsa Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.

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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1768 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 14, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STANFORD FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Aug 18, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA
Mar 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Jul 9, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 10, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 10, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 9, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202425647684
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 11, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0013857326
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2026
Property Address	1768 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861
Document Number	0026017419
Instrument Date	Jul 3, 2026
Instrument	202626017419
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN C, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1768 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861

Mortgage

Document Number	0026017419,
Date	Jul 14, 2026
Instrument	202626017419

Lender

Name	STANFORD FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.48%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1768 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	WFG LENDER SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1768 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861

Mortgage

Document Number	0025069215
Date	Aug 18, 2021
Instrument	25069215

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank
Address	TAMPA, FL 33634

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1768 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1768 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861

Mortgage

Document Number	0024874276
Date	Mar 15, 2021
Instrument	24874276

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2019
Property Address	1768 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861
Document Number	0024221505
Map Reference	MB 50 PG 18
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2019
Instrument	24221505
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	UNISOURCE

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	Joint Tenants
Address	1768 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861

Mortgage

Document Number	0024221506
Date	Jul 9, 2019
Instrument	24221506

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1768 Balsa Ave was $21,650.

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
Elementary School District	Cambrian Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Campbell Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,787,852 (+7.53%) Land $1,456,560 Building $331,292
2025	$21,650.00	$1,662,600 Land $1,428,000 Building $234,600
2023	$12,369.00 (+1.81%) Homeowner's exemption	$882,104 Land $617,474 Building $264,630
2022	$12,149.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1768 Balsa Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1768 Balsa 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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