2159 Walnut Grove Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 2159 Walnut Grove Ave, San Jose, CA 95128

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,506 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.206 acres (8,990 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,528,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$20,367 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN274-34-042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN274-34-042

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,506 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,134 sqft
1st Floor Area1,134 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area8,990 sqft (0.206 acres)
Lot Dimensions145 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Garage Area396 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address2159 WALNUT GROVE AVE
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95128-1239
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionTRACT 556 BASCOM GARDENS BOOK 22 PAGE 30 PAGE 31 LOT 118
Legal SubdivisionBASCOM GARDENS
Legal Tract556
Legal Lot Number118
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract505800

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records, 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2159 WALNUT GROVE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1239
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 30, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202325524411
Prior Transfer DateMay 4, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0020712866
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateAug 30, 2023
Property Address2159 WALNUT GROVE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1239
Document Number0025524411
Map ReferenceMB 22 PG 30&31
Instrument DateAug 18, 2023
Instrument25524411
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
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
Address2159 WALNUT GROVE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1239

Mortgage

Document Number0025524412
DateAug 30, 2023
Instrument25524412
Lender
NameHSBC BANK USA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.99%
Type Change DateSep 1, 2030
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change10.9%
Margin3
Max Rate10.9%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Unified School DistrictSan Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,589,730 (+2%) Land $1,192,298 Building $397,432
2025$20,367.00 (+713.05%)$1,558,560 (+1,571.61%) Land $1,168,920 Building $389,640
2023$2,505.00 (+0.89%) Homeowner's exemption$93,237 Land $28,615 Building $64,622
2022$2,483.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone D
undetermined · not studied
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 673 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sail Internet, Sonic Telecom.

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