255 Esmeralda Ct, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 255 Esmeralda Ct, San Jose, CA 95116

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,207 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	0.12 acres (5,225 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$962,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$14,539 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Mortgage Mar 2023 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`481-59-031`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`481-59-031`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,207 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,207 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1980
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	5,225 sqft (0.12 acres)
Lot Dimensions	95 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage Area	456 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	255 ESMERALDA CT
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95116-1344
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2-PD
Legal Description	TRACT 6366 LOT 91
Legal Tract	6366
Legal Lot Number	91
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	503707

Owner

255 Esmeralda Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	255 ESMERALDA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1344
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried Woman

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
Dec 8, 2025	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GOOGAIN INC
Mar 29, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY
Mar 29, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Aug 9, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit MUFG UNION BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 29, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 29, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 6, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202325455091
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 3, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0023722547
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2025
Property Address	255 ESMERALDA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1344
Document Number	0025915000
Map Reference	MB 440 PG 5 6 7 & 8
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2025
Instrument	25915000
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 16, 2025
Title Company	ATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	255 ESMERALDA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1344

Mortgage

Document Number	0025915001
Date	Dec 8, 2025
Instrument	25915001

Lender

Name	GOOGAIN INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2055

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Mar 29, 2023
Property Address	255 ESMERALDA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1344
Document Number	0025455090
Map Reference	MB 440 PG 5-8
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2023
Instrument	25455090
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 6, 2023
Title Company	CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	255 ESMERALDA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1344

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Mar 29, 2023
Property Address	255 ESMERALDA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1344
Document Number	0025455091
Map Reference	MB 440 PG 5-8
Instrument Date	Mar 24, 2023
Instrument	25455091
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 6, 2023
Title Company	CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	255 ESMERALDA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1344

Mortgage

Document Number	0025455092
Date	Mar 29, 2023
Instrument	25455092

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2053

August 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2017
Property Address	255 ESMERALDA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1344
Document Number	0023722547
Map Reference	MAP440 PG5-7-8
Instrument Date	Aug 3, 2017
Instrument	23722547
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	255 ESMERALDA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1344

Mortgage

Document Number	0023722548
Date	Aug 9, 2017
Instrument	23722548

Lender

Name	MUFG UNION BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Esmeralda Ct was $14,539.

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
Elementary School District	Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	East Side Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,020,881 (+2%) Land $663,573 Building $357,308
2025	$14,539.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,000,864 Land $650,562 Building $350,302
2023	$9,042.00 (+1.94%)	$571,445 Land $371,383 Building $200,062
2022	$8,870.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 255 Esmeralda Ct in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
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 255 Esmeralda Ct 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 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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