198 Damsen Dr, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 198 Damsen Dr, San Jose, CA 95116

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 974 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$540,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$8,126 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN484-55-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN484-55-012

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area974 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area974 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area1,300 sqft (0.03 acres)
Lot Dimensions50 ft deep x 26 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area180 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area180 sqft
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address198 DAMSEN DR
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95116-1939
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeA-PD
Legal DescriptionTRACT 6977 ALEXIAN GARDENS CONDO BOOK 530 PAGE 12 PAGE 13
Legal Subdivision6977 PH III
Legal Tract6977
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract503712

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address198 DAMSEN DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1939
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 28, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202125059642
Prior Transfer DateJun 12, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0022792653
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateAug 10, 2021
Property Address198 DAMSEN DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1939
Document Number0025059642
Map ReferenceMB 530 PG 12&13
Instrument DateAug 2, 2021
Instrument25059642
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address198 DAMSEN DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1939

Mortgage

Document Number0025059643
DateAug 10, 2021
Instrument25059643
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

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$584,512 (+2%) Land $292,256 Building $292,256
2025$8,126.00 (+4.14%) Homeowner's exemption$573,052 (+4.04%) Land $286,526 Building $286,526
2023$7,803.00 (+1.84%) Homeowner's exemption$550,800 Land $275,400 Building $275,400
2022$7,662.00

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
minimal risk
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 699 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
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, Sail Internet, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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