1. Home
  2. California
  3. Santa Clara County
  4. San Jose
  5. Checkers Dr

196 Checkers Dr, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 196 Checkers Dr, San Jose, CA 95116

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,306 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size0.078 acres (3,400 sqft)
Owner2 Companies on Record
Last Sale$11,000 (Nov 2008)
Tax Bill$6,965 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Transfer
Sep 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN481-61-054

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN481-61-054

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,306 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,306 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,400 sqft (0.078 acres)
Lot Dimensions85 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area399 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address196 CHECKERS DR
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95116-1360
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA-PD
Legal DescriptionTRACT 7023 BOOK 481 PAGE 38 PAGE 40 LOT 28
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 7023
Legal Tract7023
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract503707

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Companies on Record
Mailing Address196 CHECKERS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1360
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 25, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 25, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ONE AMERICAN BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 6, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 6, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200820039533
Last Transfer DateJul 12, 2023
Transfer Doc0025505092
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJul 25, 2023
Property Address196 CHECKERS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1360
Document Number0025505092
Map ReferenceMB 481 PG 38-40
Instrument DateJul 12, 2023
Instrument25505092
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 3, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address196 CHECKERS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1360

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address196 CHECKERS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1360
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address196 CHECKERS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1360

Mortgage

Document Number0024629832
DateSep 25, 2020
Instrument24629832
Lender
NameONE AMERICAN BANK
TypeBank
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueOct 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Elementary School DistrictAlum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictEast Side Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$409,645 (+2%) Land $266,221 Building $143,424
2025$6,965.00 (+6.17%)$401,613 (+4.04%) Land $261,001 Building $140,612
2023$6,560.00 (+1.96%) Homeowner's exemption$386,019 Land $250,867 Building $135,152
2022$6,434.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

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

ProviderMax 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.

Nearby Properties on Checkers Dr

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures