Santa Clara County property record for 261 Esmeralda Ct, San Jose, CA 95116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,005 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,275 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $6,857 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 481-59-030 |
| Primary APN | 481-59-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,005 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,005 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,275 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 261 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 92 |
| Legal Tract | 6366 |
| Legal Lot Number | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 503707 |
261 Esmeralda Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2009.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 ESMERALDA CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200920341198 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Esmeralda Ct was $6,857 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $408,140 (+2%) Land $230,402 Building $177,738 | |
| 2025 | $6,857.00 Homeowner's exemption | $400,138 Land $225,885 Building $174,253 |
| 2023 | $6,541.00 (+1.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $384,602 Land $217,114 Building $167,488 |
| 2022 | $6,416.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 261 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.
The area around 261 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.
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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