Santa Clara County property record for 1798 Balsa Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,270 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $740,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,438 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 442-49-051 |
| Primary APN | 442-49-051 |
|---|
| 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 |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,270 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1798 BALSA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95124-1862 |
| 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 552 |
| Legal Subdivision | HACIENDA GARDENS |
| Legal Tract | 1098 |
| Legal Lot Number | 552 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 502902 |
1798 Balsa Ave is held in a trust since November 2014.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 980 ROSE BLOSSOM DR, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-4216 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201422772389 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012927329 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1798 Balsa Ave was $12,438.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $907,142 (+2%) Land $635,002 Building $272,140 | |
| 2025 | $12,438.00 | $889,355 Land $622,551 Building $266,804 |
| 2023 | $12,122.00 (+1.79%) | $854,823 Land $598,378 Building $256,445 |
| 2022 | $11,909.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1798 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.
The area around 1798 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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