Santa Clara County property record for 185 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,617 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $434,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,584 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-40-013 |
| Primary APN | 249-40-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,240 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 100 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,617 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 185 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-5204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITES ADD |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 150 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 501101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hensley Historic District listed 1983 · 207 contributing resources · NRIS 83001238 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5520 ALUM ROCK AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2601 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202325500504 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0025500504 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 185 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5204 |
| Document Number | 0025500504 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 25500504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Partially Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5520 ALUM ROCK AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2601 |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Unified School District | San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $539,427 (+2%) Land $452,044 Building $87,383 | |
| 2025 | $8,584.00 (+7.45%) | $528,851 (+4.04%) Land $443,181 Building $85,670 |
| 2023 | $7,989.00 (+1.09%) | $508,318 (+2%) Land $425,973 Building $82,345 |
| 2022 | $7,903.00 | $498,352 Land $417,621 Building $80,731 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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