Santa Clara County property record for 305 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,210 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,637 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-36-010 |
| Primary APN | 249-36-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,210 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 305 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-3302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M1 |
| Legal Description | BLK 12 LOT 133 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITES ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 133 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 501101 |
305 E Empire St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1065 LAFAYETTE ST, SANTA CLARA, CA 95050-4932 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE, INC |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EAGLE HM LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202625986288 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0014741836 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 305 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3302 |
| Document Number | 0025986288 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.25986288 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $149,985.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1065 LAFAYETTE ST, SANTA CLARA, CA 95050-4932 |
| Document Number | 0025986289, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.25986289 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE, INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 305 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3302 |
| Document Number | 0023843616 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 305 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951123302, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3302 |
| Document Number | 0023843616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23843616 |
| Name | EAGLE HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SAN JOSE, CA 95126 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 E Empire St was $6,637, up 20.5% from the year before.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Unified School District | San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $473,489 (+2%) Land $366,037 Building $107,452 | |
| 2025 | $6,637.00 (+20.45%) Veteran's exemption | $464,206 Land $358,860 Building $105,346 |
| 2024 | $5,510.00 (-20.98%) | |
| 2023 | $6,973.00 (+23.99%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $446,182 Land $344,926 Building $101,256 |
| 2022 | $5,624.00 |
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 305 E Empire St 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 305 E Empire St 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 | 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 |
| 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.
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 |
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