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

Santa Clara County property record for 234 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 1 ba · 2,212 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size0.128 acres (5,580 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,174 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2017 Transfer
Dec 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN249-47-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN249-47-016

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,212 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,172 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,040 sqft
Utility RoomUtility Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1901
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1901
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,580 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions124 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Area200 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address234 E EMPIRE ST
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95112-5205
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSJ
Legal DescriptionMAP B5 834
Legal SubdivisionWHITES ADD
Legal Block17
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract501101

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address234 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5205
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 6, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 6, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateOct 10, 2017
Transfer Doc0023820515
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateDec 6, 2017
Property Address234 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5205
Document Number0023820515
Instrument DateOct 10, 2017
Instrument23820515
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address234 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951125205, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5205

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateDec 6, 2017
Property Address234 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5205
Document Number0023820516
Instrument DateOct 10, 2017
Instrument23820516
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address234 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951125205, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5205

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$60,475 (+2%) Land $14,577 Building $45,898
2025$2,174.00 (+4.17%) Homeowner's exemption$59,291 (+4.04%) Land $14,292 Building $44,999
2023$2,087.00 (+0.92%) Homeowner's exemption$56,990 Land $13,738 Building $43,252
2022$2,068.00

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

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 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber		10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 250
Sail Internet
Fixed Wireless · DSL 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
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks.

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