255 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 255 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	6,528 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.178 acres (7,769 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$4,360,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill	$77,003 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`467-01-021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`467-01-021`

Interior

Units	16 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	6,528 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1964
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	7,769 sqft (0.178 acres)
Lot Dimensions	138 ft deep x 56 ft wide
Garage Area	16 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None

Location & Zoning

Street Address	255 N 3RD ST
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95112-5224
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	C
Legal Subdivision	SAN JOSE
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	501000

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within 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

255 N 3rd St, a residential property, is held in a trust since February 2026.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of August 31, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	17565 BLANCHARD DR, MONTE SERENO, CA 95030-3209
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Living Trust

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
Feb 26, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Mar 10, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Apr 13, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 31, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Aug 25, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage SOUTHWEST HSNG MGMT LLC
Jun 1, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FIRST FOUNDATION BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 26, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 26, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 31, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202625949264
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 9, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0024918954
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Feb 26, 2026
Property Address	255 N 3RD ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5224
Document Number	0025949264
Instrument Date	Feb 18, 2026
Instrument	25949264
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NA, FIRST AMER TTL INS CO NATL

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$51,884.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17565 BLANCHARD DR, MONTE SERENO, CA 95030-3209

Mortgage

Document Number	0025949265
Date	Feb 26, 2026
Instrument	25949265

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

March 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2021
Property Address	255 N 3RD ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5224
Document Number	0024867391
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2021
Instrument	24867391
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021

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	1535 LAKEVIEW DR, HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010-7330

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2021
Property Address	255 N 3RD ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5224
Document Number	0024918954
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2021
Instrument	24918954
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021

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

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	May 31, 2019
Property Address	255 N 3RD ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5224
Document Number	0024193008
Instrument Date	May 30, 2019
Instrument	24193008
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMER TTL INS CO NCS

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
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	1535 LAKEVIEW DR, HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010-7330

Mortgage

Document Number	0024193009
Date	May 31, 2019
Instrument	24193009

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	255 N 3RD ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5224
Document Number	0024010985
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 12, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	526 WREMONT AVE #C SUNNYVALE CA 94087, C, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087

Mortgage

Document Number	0024010985
Date	Aug 27, 2018
Instrument	24010985

Lender

Name	SOUTHWEST HSNG MGMT LLC
Address	ARTHUR EVELYN MAIN ST # 5, CHARLESTOWN

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2017
Property Address	255 N 3RD ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5224
Document Number	0023663193
Instrument Date	May 30, 2017
Instrument	23663193
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS 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	19305 ZINFANDEL CT, SARATOGA, CA 95070-6116

Mortgage

Document Number	0023663194
Date	Jun 1, 2017
Instrument	23663194

Lender

Name	FIRST FOUNDATION BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 N 3rd St was $77,003.

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
Unified School District	San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$4,284,000 (-25.07%) Land $1,611,600 Building $2,672,400
2025	$77,003.00	$5,717,030 Land $3,235,002 Building $2,482,028
2023	$70,724.00 (+0.76%)	$5,495,033 Land $3,109,384 Building $2,385,649
2022	$70,190.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 255 N 3rd St 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 255 N 3rd St 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 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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