Santa Clara County property record for 1896 Ellen Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,324 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,530,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $21,154 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 439-20-096 |
| Primary APN | 439-20-096 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,324 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1896 ELLEN AVE |
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| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95125-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TR 448 BLK 6 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | KIRKLAND VILLAS |
| Legal Tract | 448 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 502500 |
Source: Santa Clara County records · APN 439-20-096
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1896 ELLEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Aug 02, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 02, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 25134898 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1896 ELLEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2519 |
| Document Number | 0025134898 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 6&7 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25134898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1896 ELLEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2519 |
| Document Number | 0025134899 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25134899 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 02, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1896 ELLEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2519 |
| Document Number | 0024245191 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 6&7 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24245191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 01, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1896 ELLEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2519 |
| Document Number | 0024245192 |
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| Date | Aug 02, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24245192 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2049 |
Source: Santa Clara County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Unified School District | San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,154.00 (+8.45%) | $1,623,647 (+4.04%) Land $1,379,570 Building $244,077 |
| 2023 | $19,506.00 (+0.86%) | $1,560,600 Land $1,326,000 Building $234,600 |
| 2022 | $19,339.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Clara County (06085C), as of January 18, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060855025003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 111 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 111 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1993–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max 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.
Based on FCC filings for 972 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA4310011, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SAN JOSE WATER private · serves 1,039,920 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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