2396 Balme Dr, San Jose, CA 95122 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 2396 Balme Dr, San Jose, CA 95122

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 648 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size	0.015 acres (648 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$137,500 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,674 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`477-68-047`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`477-68-047`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	648 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	648 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1984
Effective Year Built	Effective 1984
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	648 sqft (0.015 acres)
Lot Dimensions	32 ft deep x 22 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	200 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	200 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2396 BALME DR
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95122-4204
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	R3A
Legal Description	TRACT 7376 FAIRWOOD PARK PHASE II BOOK 523 PAGE 49 PAGE 50
Legal Subdivision	FAIRWOOD PARK PH 02
Legal Tract	7376
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	503118

Owner

2396 Balme Dr, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2396 BALME DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-4204
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 10, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT CU
Jul 19, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer PROVIDENT CU
Nov 7, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 19, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202124992027
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 3, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0024992027
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jun 10, 2021
Property Address	2396 BALME DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-4204
Document Number	0024992027
Map Reference	MB 523 PG 49&50
Instrument Date	Jun 3, 2021
Instrument	24992027
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2396 BALME DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-4204

Mortgage

Document Number	0024992028
Date	Jun 10, 2021
Instrument	24992028

Lender

Name	PROVIDENT CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.62%
Type Change Date	Jul 1, 2026
Change Frequency	10 Years
Min Rate At Change	2.37%
Max Rate At Change	4.62%
Index	5-Year CMT
Max Rate	8.62%

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jul 19, 2019
Property Address	2396 BALME DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-4204
Document Number	0024229892
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2019
Instrument	24229892
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 29, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$151.25
Amount Accuracy	Full Value

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2396 BALME DR SAN JOSE CA 951224204, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-4204

Mortgage

Document Number	24229893
Date	Jul 19, 2019
Instrument	24229893

Lender

Name	PROVIDENT CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	REDWOOD CITY, CA 94065

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 18, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.5%

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	2396 BALME DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-4204
Document Number	0023800943
Instrument Date	Nov 7, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2017
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2396 BALME DR SAN JOSE CA 951224204, SAN JOSE, CA 95122-4204

Mortgage

Document Number	0023800943
Date	Nov 14, 2017
Instrument	23800943

Lender

Name	CALIBER HM LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	IRVING, TX 75063

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 13, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2396 Balme Dr was $4,674.

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
Secondary School District	East Side Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$297,578 (+2%) Land $148,789 Building $148,789
2025	$4,674.00	$291,744 Land $145,872 Building $145,872
2023	$4,315.00 (+1.89%)	$280,416 (+2%) Land $140,208 Building $140,208
2022	$4,235.00	$274,918 Land $137,459 Building $137,459

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2396 Balme Dr in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

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

The area around 2396 Balme 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

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

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
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 in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.

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