2281 Berkeley Way, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 2281 Berkeley Way, San Jose, CA 95116

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details1,756 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.147 acres (6,400 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$241,000 (Nov 1998)
Tax Bill$8,231 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN481-32-036

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN481-32-036

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,756 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,756 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,400 sqft (0.147 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 64 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address2281 BERKELEY WAY
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95116-3402
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionTRACT 2358 BOOK 118 PAGE 47 LOT 11
Legal SubdivisionMAP OF TRACT NO 2358
Legal Tract2358
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract503711

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2281 BERKELEY WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-3402
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 23, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 23, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199814514588
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateSep 20, 2019
Property Address2281 BERKELEY WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-3402
Document Number0024286127
Instrument DateAug 19, 2018
Instrument24286127
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2281 BERKELEY WAY SAN JOSE CA 951163402, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-3402

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$441,630 (+2%) Land $210,835 Building $230,795
2025$8,231.00 (+4.89%)$432,971 (+4.04%) Land $206,701 Building $226,270
2023$7,847.00 (+2.04%)$416,161 Land $198,676 Building $217,485
2022$7,690.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1982–1995)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow

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.

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 565 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
1,000 / 75
Sail Internet
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.

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