2985 Murtha Dr, San Jose, CA 95127 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 2985 Murtha Dr, San Jose, CA 95127

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.113 acres (4,940 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$2,640,000 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill	$5,576 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AO (high risk)
APN	`488-10-076`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`488-10-076`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,124 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,026 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,026 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	4,940 sqft (0.113 acres)
Lot Dimensions	95 ft deep x 52 ft wide
Garage Area	380 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	None

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2985 MURTHA DR
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95127-4034
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8
Legal Description	TRACT 1794 FOSTER VILLAGE BOOK 73 PAGE 18 PAGE 21 LOT 20
Legal Subdivision	FOSTER VILLAGE
Legal Tract	1794
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	503510

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	2985 MURTHA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-4034
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202024403581
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 6, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0024403581
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Feb 13, 2020
Property Address	2985 MURTHA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-4034
Document Number	0024403581
Map Reference	MB 73 PG 18
Instrument Date	Feb 6, 2020
Instrument	24403581
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	2985 MURTHA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-4034

Mortgage

Document Number	0024403582
Date	Feb 13, 2020
Instrument	24403582

Lender

Name	NEWREZ LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

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		$470,899 (+60.69%) Land $116,110 Building $354,789
2025	$5,576.00 (+5.15%)	$293,039 (+4.04%) Land $113,834 Building $179,205
2023	$5,303.00 (+1.9%)	$281,662 Land $109,414 Building $172,248
2022	$5,204.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 32 policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	32 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1980–1998)
Most Recent Claim	Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 706 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless	800 / 160
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.

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