1837 Johnston Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 1837 Johnston Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,030 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.137 acres (5,985 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$450,000 (Jul 2000)
Tax Bill$9,735 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN439-21-046

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN439-21-046

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,030 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,030 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,985 sqft (0.137 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 57 ft wide
Garage Area325 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address1837 JOHNSTON AVE
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95125-2559
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1-8
Legal DescriptionTRACT 603 RESUBD OF TRACT 509 BOOK 22 PAGE 19 BLOCK 9 LOT 27
Legal SubdivisionRESUBD OF TR 509
Legal Tract603
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number27
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract502500

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1837 JOHNSTON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2559
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 21, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 21, 2000 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 3, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200015324858
Last Transfer DateSep 1, 2022
Transfer Doc0025456739
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateApr 3, 2023
Property Address1837 JOHNSTON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2559
Document Number0025456739
Map ReferenceMB 22 PG 19
Instrument DateSep 1, 2022
Instrument25456739
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1837 JOHNSTON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2559

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Unified School DistrictSan Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$691,619 (+2%) Land $484,138 Building $207,481
2025$9,735.00 (+8.82%) Homeowner's exemption$678,059 (+4.04%) Land $474,646 Building $203,413
2023$8,946.00 (+0.88%) Homeowner's exemption$651,731 Land $456,216 Building $195,515
2022$8,868.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone D
undetermined · not studied
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AO, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 17 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies17 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1983–1995)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 972 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
1,000 / 75
Etheric Communications, LLC.
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: California Internet, Ridge Wireless, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile USA.

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