Santa Clara County property record for 279 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,632 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,165 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,198,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,123 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 467-02-042 |
| Primary APN | 467-02-042 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,165 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 279 E SAINT JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-5404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY SAN JOSE |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 501000 |
279 E Saint James St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1596 BURRELL CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1600 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202525785211 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0025011968 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 279 E SAINT JAMES ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5404 |
| Document Number | 0025011968 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25011968 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 E SAINT JAMES ST APT 21, 97, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-4059 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 E SAINT JAMES ST APT 21, 21, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-4059 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 E Saint James St was $4,123.
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 | $1,221,960 Land $816,000 Building $405,960 | |
| 2025 | $4,123.00 | |
| 2023 | $136,552 Land $104,608 Building $31,944 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 279 E Saint James 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.
The area around 279 E Saint James 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 |
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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 964 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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