Santa Clara County property record for 1998 Ellen Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,581 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 439-19-007 |
| Primary APN | 439-19-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,168 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | None |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1998 ELLEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95125-2521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 448 KIRKLAND VILLAS BOOK 15 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 BLOCK 5 LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | KIRKLAND VILLAS |
| Legal Tract | 448 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 502500 |
1998 Ellen Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2015.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1998 ELLEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199613482263 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023003028 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 1998 ELLEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0024466892 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24466892 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LEWISVILLE, TX 75057 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1998 Ellen Ave was $2,581 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 | $94,904 (+2%) Land $25,418 Building $69,486 | |
| 2025 | $2,581.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,044 Land $24,920 Building $68,124 |
| 2023 | $2,462.00 (+0.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $89,433 Land $23,953 Building $65,480 |
| 2022 | $2,439.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1998 Ellen Ave in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, within 500 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 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 File 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 |
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.
The area around 1998 Ellen Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 972 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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