304 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 304 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size	0.075 acres (3,256 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,240,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill	$14,932 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`249-49-019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`249-49-019`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,008 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,008 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1901
Effective Year Built	Effective 1901
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	3,256 sqft (0.075 acres)
Lot Dimensions	88 ft deep x 37 ft wide
Garage Area	216 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None

Location & Zoning

Street Address	304 E EMPIRE ST
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95112-3301
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	C2
Legal Description	MAP B5 834
Legal Subdivision	VENDOME PARK MAP #4
Legal Block	5
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	501101

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Hensley Historic District listed 1983 · 207 contributing resources · NRIS 83001238

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	304 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3301
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 13, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage E MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC
Apr 19, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE
Sep 25, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Sep 25, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JAMES L HERNANDEZ

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 13, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 13, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 19, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202625988208
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 21, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	0013254067
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	May 13, 2026
Property Address	304 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3301
Document Number	0025988208
Instrument Date	May 7, 2026
Instrument	2026.25988208
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 20, 2026
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$137,764.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	304 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3301

Mortgage

Document Number	0025988209,
Date	May 13, 2026
Instrument	2026.25988209

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.46%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	304 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3301
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	304 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3301

Mortgage

Document Number	0024992172
Date	Jun 10, 2021
Instrument	24992172

Lender

Name	E MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SANTA ANA, CA 92701

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 19, 2019
Property Address	304 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3301
Document Number	0024160949
Instrument Date	Apr 17, 2019
Instrument	24160949
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 2, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,100.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	304 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951123301, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3301

Mortgage

Document Number	24160950
Date	Apr 19, 2019
Instrument	24160950

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 18, 2049

September 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Sep 25, 2018
Property Address	304 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3301
Document Number	0024030706
Instrument Date	Sep 18, 2018
Instrument	24030706
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2018
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	804 N 6TH ST SAN JOSE CA 951125024, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5024

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Sep 25, 2018
Property Address	304 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3301
Document Number	0024030707
Instrument Date	Sep 18, 2018
Instrument	24030707
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 12, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$803.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	3744 MT DIABLO BLVD #300 LAFAYETTE CA 945493663, 300, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-3663

Mortgage

Document Number	24030709
Date	Sep 25, 2018
Instrument	24030709

Lender

Name	JAMES L HERNANDEZ
Address	1458 18TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122-3409

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Mortgage

Document Number	24030708,
Date	Sep 25, 2018
Instrument	24030708

Lender

Name	PIVOTAL CAP GROUP II
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	LADERA RANCH, CA 92694

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

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
Unified School District	San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,137,825 (+2%) Land $796,478 Building $341,347
2025	$14,932.00 (+6.23%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,115,515 (+28.96%) Land $780,861 Building $334,654
2024	$14,056.00 (+23.24%)
2023	$11,405.00 (-16.6%) Homeowner's exemption	$865,000 Land $605,500 Building $259,500
2022	$13,675.00

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 669 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 250
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 200
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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