Santa Clara County property record for 1981 Johnston Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,609 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,954 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,250,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $19,415 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 439-22-046 |
| Primary APN | 439-22-046 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,609 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 991 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,954 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 377 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1981 JOHNSTON AVE |
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| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95125-2561 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | CITY/MUNI/TWP:SAN JOSE |
| Legal Subdivision | KIRKLAND VILLAS UN 02 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 502500 |
Source: Santa Clara County records · APN 439-22-046
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1981 JOHNSTON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2561 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 06, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 06, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 23298432 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
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 | $19,415.00 (+8.4%) | $1,479,739 (+4.04%) Land $1,109,806 Building $369,933 |
| 2023 | $17,911.00 (+0.86%) | $1,422,281 Land $1,066,712 Building $355,569 |
| 2022 | $17,758.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 18, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1983–1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow |
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: AT&T, California Internet, Sail Internet Holdings, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 604 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System 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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