Santa Clara County property record for 1889 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,081 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $9,820 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 481-10-024 |
| Primary APN | 481-10-024 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,081 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 832 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Creek |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1889 E SAINT JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95116-1335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 638 ENSOR PARK BOOK 28 PAGE 24 PAGE 25 LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ENSOR PARK |
| Legal Tract | 638 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 503707 |
1889 E Saint James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2009.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1889 E SAINT JAMES ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200920423342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013804675 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1889 E Saint James St was $9,820 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $632,820 (+2%) Land $230,402 Building $402,418 | |
| 2025 | $9,820.00 Homeowner's exemption | $620,413 Land $225,885 Building $394,528 |
| 2023 | $6,793.00 (+13.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $410,830 Land $217,114 Building $193,716 |
| 2022 | $5,981.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1889 E Saint James St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 1889 E Saint James St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 822 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom.
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