2896 Varden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 2896 Varden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,742 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,954 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$610,000 (Jul 2011)
Tax Bill	$11,401 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`442-34-043`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`442-34-043`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,742 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,560 sqft
1st Floor Area	878 sqft
2nd Floor Area	682 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,954 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions	122 ft deep x 57 ft wide
Garage Area	378 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2896 VARDEN AVE
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95124-1671
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8
Legal Description	TRACT 1643 BERYL GARDENS BOOK 84 PAGE 31 LOT 30
Legal Subdivision	BERYL GARDENS
Legal Tract	1643
Legal Block	18
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	502901

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of September 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	2896 VARDEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1671
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 11, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 5, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Feb 5, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 13, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 13, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 18, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201121236036
Last Transfer Date	Sep 17, 2020
Transfer Doc	0024817676
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Sep 11, 2026
Property Address	2896 VARDEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1671
Document Number	0026050375
Instrument Date	Aug 23, 2026
Instrument	202626050375
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	2896 VARDEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1671

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Feb 5, 2021
Property Address	2896 VARDEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1671
Document Number	0024817676
Map Reference	MB 84 PG 31
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2020
Instrument	24817676
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	2896 VARDEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1671

Mortgage

Document Number	0024817677
Date	Feb 5, 2021
Instrument	24817677

Lender

Name	PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	357 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Feb 5, 2021
Property Address	2896 VARDEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1671
Document Number	0024817675
Map Reference	MB 84 PG 31
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2020
Instrument	24817675
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	2896 VARDEN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1671

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	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		$825,467 (+2%) Land $547,056 Building $278,411
2025	$11,401.00 (+2.69%) Homeowner's exemption	$809,282 (+4.04%) Land $536,330 Building $272,952
2023	$11,102.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption	$777,857 Land $515,504 Building $262,353
2022	$10,906.00

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 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

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 734 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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, T-Mobile.

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