278 Checkers Dr, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 278 Checkers Dr, San Jose, CA 95116

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,207 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	0.098 acres (4,275 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$232,500 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill	$12,435 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`481-59-060`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`481-59-060`

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	4,275 sqft (0.098 acres)
Lot Dimensions	95 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Area	456 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	278 CHECKERS DR
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95116-1347
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2-PD
Legal Description	TRACT 6488 BOOK 436 PAGE 20 LOT 4
Legal Subdivision	TRACT NO 6488
Legal Tract	6488
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	503707

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	278 CHECKERS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1347
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 5, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS
Oct 2, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer QUICKEN LNS
Jan 4, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Jan 4, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 4, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201924295246
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 23, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0024295246
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	278 CHECKERS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1347
Document Number	0024570851
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 28, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	278 CHECKERS DR SAN JOSE CA 951161347, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1347

Mortgage

Document Number	0024570851
Date	Aug 11, 2020
Instrument	24570851

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 10, 2050

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2019
Property Address	278 CHECKERS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1347
Document Number	0024295246
Instrument Date	Sep 23, 2019
Instrument	24295246
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2019
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$255.75
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	278 CHECKERS DR SAN JOSE CA 951161347, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1347

Mortgage

Document Number	24295247
Date	Oct 2, 2019
Instrument	24295247

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

January 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jan 4, 2018
Property Address	278 CHECKERS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1347
Document Number	0023841577
Map Reference	MB436 PG20
Instrument Date	Jan 2, 2018
Instrument	23841577
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Notice of Default Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	278 CHECKERS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1347

January 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jan 4, 2018
Property Address	278 CHECKERS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-1347
Document Number	0023841576
Instrument Date	Oct 30, 2017
Instrument	23841576
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$335.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Notice of Default Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1648 BOWLING GREEN DR SAN JOSE CA 951211619, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-1619

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$853,025 (+2%) Land $504,852 Building $348,173
2025	$12,435.00 (+4.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$836,300 (+4.04%) Land $494,953 Building $341,347
2023	$11,951.00 (+1.97%) Homeowner's exemption	$803,828 Land $475,735 Building $328,093
2022	$11,720.00

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

Flood

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

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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