1774 Balsa Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1774 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	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$625,000 (Dec 2009)
Tax Bill	$11,371 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Line of Credit May 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`442-48-036`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`442-48-036`

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
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
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
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1774 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 593
Legal Subdivision	HACIENDA GARDENS
Legal Tract	1098
Legal Lot Number	593
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	502902

Owner

1774 Balsa Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1774 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 4, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
May 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU
Nov 20, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 7, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 7, 2009 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 22, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200920531091
Last Transfer Date	Jan 23, 2020
Transfer Doc	0024387237
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	May 4, 2026
Property Address	1774 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861
Document Number	0025982351
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2026
Instrument	202625982351
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1774 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861

Mortgage

Document Number	0025982351,
Date	May 4, 2026
Instrument	202625982351

Lender

Name	FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 25, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.22%
Max Rate	-1%

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1774 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 20, 2021
Title Company	WFG LENDER SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1774 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861

Mortgage

Document Number	0024957481
Date	May 12, 2021
Instrument	24957481

Lender

Name	FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	HILLSBORO, OR 97124

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	1774 BALSA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1861
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0023808355
Date	Nov 20, 2017
Instrument	23808355

Lender

Name	FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BEAVERTON, OR 97006

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1774 Balsa Ave was $11,371 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% from the year before.

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		$822,882 (+2%) Land $631,979 Building $190,903
2025	$11,371.00 (+1.86%) Homeowner's exemption	$806,748 Land $619,588 Building $187,160
2024	$11,163.00 (+0.82%)
2023	$11,072.00 (+1.79%) Homeowner's exemption	$775,424 Land $595,530 Building $179,894
2022	$10,877.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1774 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 1774 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 734 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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

May also be available: GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, T-Mobile.

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