2879 Nicholas Dr, San Jose, CA 95124 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 2879 Nicholas Dr, San Jose, CA 95124

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,378 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.182 acres (7,910 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,450,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$20,458 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`414-20-058`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`414-20-058`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,378 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,695 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,695 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Utility Room	Utility Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1958
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,910 sqft (0.182 acres)
Lot Dimensions	113 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage Area	460 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	2879 NICHOLAS DR
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95124-1537
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	TRACT 1900 CAMBRIAN GATEWAY BOOK 85 PAGE 40 PAGE 41 LOT 241
Legal Subdivision	CAMBRIAN GATEWAY
Legal Tract	1900
Legal Lot Number	241
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	502901

Owner

2879 Nicholas Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2879 NICHOLAS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1537
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 13, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Aug 31, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE
Oct 30, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 31, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202024652633
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 13, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0017482486
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2020
Property Address	2879 NICHOLAS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1537
Document Number	0024652633
Map Reference	MB 85 PG 40&41
Instrument Date	Oct 7, 2020
Instrument	24652633
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
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	2879 NICHOLAS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1537

Mortgage

Document Number	0024652634
Date	Oct 13, 2020
Instrument	24652634

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.5%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Nov 1, 2030
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	4.5%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	7.5%

August 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2020
Property Address	2879 NICHOLAS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1537
Document Number	0024593787
Instrument Date	Aug 26, 2020
Instrument	24593787
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2020
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,287.00
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
Relationship	Company
Address	100 1ST ST #2600 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941053081, 2600, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105-3081

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	2879 NICHOLAS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1537
Document Number	0023795534
Instrument Date	Oct 30, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 14, 2017
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2879 NICHOLAS DR SAN JOSE CA 951241537, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1537

Mortgage

Document Number	0023795534
Date	Nov 7, 2017
Instrument	23795534

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 6, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2879 Nicholas Dr was $20,458 with a homeowner's exemption.

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	Cambrian Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Campbell Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,600,914 (+2%) Land $1,269,691 Building $331,223
2025	$20,458.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,569,525 Land $1,244,796 Building $324,729
2023	$19,984.00 (+1.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,508,580 Land $1,196,460 Building $312,120
2022	$19,622.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2879 Nicholas Dr 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 2879 Nicholas Dr 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 694 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.

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