Santa Clara County property record for 2285 Amethyst Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,567 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,881 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 216-17-004 |
| Primary APN | 216-17-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,567 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,095 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,095 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 2285 AMETHYST DR |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CLARA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95051-1708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1823 BOWERS PARK BOOK 88 PAGE 16 PAGE 17 LOT 152 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOWERS PARK |
| Legal Tract | 1823 |
| Legal Lot Number | 152 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 505301 |
2285 Amethyst Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 1995.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2285 AMETHYST DR, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-1708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 199512773317 |
| Deed Book / Page | 728 / 481 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2285 Amethyst Dr was $3,881.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Santa Clara City |
| Unified School District | Santa Clara Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $322,067 (+2%) Land $121,853 Building $200,214 | |
| 2025 | $3,881.00 | $315,753 Land $119,464 Building $196,289 |
| 2023 | $3,702.00 (+1.59%) | $303,494 Land $114,826 Building $188,668 |
| 2022 | $3,644.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2285 Amethyst Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2285 Amethyst Dr 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 | CITY OF SANTA CLARA serves 134,587 people · EPA ID CA4310012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 630 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, Verizon.
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