231 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 231 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	1,560 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.151 acres (6,576 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$95,000 (Aug 2002)
Tax Bill	$5,840 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2018 Mortgage Aug 2018 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`249-38-014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`249-38-014`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,560 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,576 sqft (0.151 acres)
Lot Dimensions	137 ft deep x 48 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	231 E EMPIRE ST
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95112-5206
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	M1
Legal Subdivision	WHITES ADD
Legal Block	18
Legal Lot Number	187
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	501101

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Hensley Historic District listed 1983 · 207 contributing resources · NRIS 83001238

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	231 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5206
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 6, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JOHNSON R L & M R TRUST (PT)
Aug 6, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 16, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 16, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 16, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200216423426
Last Transfer Date	Apr 18, 2020
Transfer Doc	0024543428
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2018
Property Address	231 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5206
Document Number	0023997656
Instrument Date	Aug 3, 2018
Instrument	23997656
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	231 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951125206, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5206

Mortgage

Document Number	23997657
Date	Aug 6, 2018
Instrument	23997657

Lender

Name	JOHNSON R L & M R TRUST (PT)
Address	14623 RAMSTAD DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-4320

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2018
Property Address	231 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5206
Document Number	0023997655
Instrument Date	Aug 1, 2018
Instrument	23997655
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	231 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951125206, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5206

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Municipality	San Jose City
Unified School District	San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$44,466 (+2%) Land $19,523 Building $24,943
2025	$5,840.00 (+1.23%) Homeowner's exemption	$43,595 (+4.04%) Land $19,141 Building $24,454
2023	$5,769.00 (+0.3%) Homeowner's exemption	$41,904 Land $18,399 Building $23,505
2022	$5,752.00

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 Zone	Zone D undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom Fiber	10,000 / 10,000
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 250
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 200
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

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