Santa Clara County property record for 252 McDonald Ave, San Jose, CA 95116
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,200 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,344 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 481-03-061 |
| Primary APN | 481-03-061 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Spanish |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 252 MCDONALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95116-1230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | DARLHAVEN BLK 1 LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | DARLHAVEN |
| Legal Tract | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 503601 |
252 McDonald Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since May 2005.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1827 WINTERSONG CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-2785 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 5, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0018383735 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 McDonald Ave was $3,344, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Unified School District | San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $78,408 (+2%) Land $30,836 Building $47,572 | |
| 2025 | $3,344.00 (+1.03%) | $76,872 Land $30,232 Building $46,640 |
| 2024 | $3,310.00 | |
| 2023 | $73,889 Land $29,059 Building $44,830 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 252 McDonald Ave in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 89.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 55 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 55 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1980–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 252 McDonald 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 |
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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 | 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 822 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom.
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