Santa Clara County property record for 237 Staples Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,558 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,904 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,386 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 601-04-061 |
| Primary APN | 601-04-061 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,558 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,558 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,904 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 241 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 237 STAPLES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95127-2051 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 897 KENSINGTON PARK SUBD BOOK 34 PAGE 15 LOT 129 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENSINGTON PARK SUB |
| Legal Tract | 897 |
| Legal Lot Number | 129 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 503902 |
237 Staples Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2017.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 STAPLES AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2051 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023583586 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 237 STAPLES AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2051 |
| Document Number | 0023583586 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23583586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 237 STAPLES AVE SAN JOSE CA 951272051, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Staples Ave was $5,386 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Elementary School District | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $333,653 (+2%) Land $135,260 Building $198,393 | |
| 2025 | $5,386.00 Homeowner's exemption | $327,111 Land $132,608 Building $194,503 |
| 2023 | $5,100.00 (+3.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $314,410 Land $127,459 Building $186,951 |
| 2022 | $4,949.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 237 Staples Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 237 Staples Ave 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 |
|---|
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 719 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 800 / 160 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Verizon.
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