Santa Clara County property record for 281 Chynoweth Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,296 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,449 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 685-21-004 |
| Primary APN | 685-21-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 668 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,296 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 54 ft deep x 24 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 281 CHYNOWETH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95136-3224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8P |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4926 MONTECITO BOOK 282 PAGE 20 PAGE 22 LOT 65 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTECITO |
| Legal Tract | 4926 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 512021 |
281 Chynoweth Ave, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 CHYNOWETH AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95136-3224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202525775158 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0015999560 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Chynoweth Ave was $3,449.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Secondary School District | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Oak Grove Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $734,400 (+252.33%) Land $367,200 Building $367,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,449.00 Homeowner's exemption | $208,441 Land $122,133 Building $86,308 |
| 2023 | $3,196.00 (-1.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $200,349 Land $117,392 Building $82,957 |
| 2022 | $3,261.00 |
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 281 Chynoweth Ave 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 281 Chynoweth Ave 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 | GREAT OAKS WC INC private · serves 112,582 people · EPA ID CA4310022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 763 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.
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