Santa Clara County property record for 308 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,394 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-49-020 |
| Primary APN | 249-49-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 696 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,136 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 308 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 Subdivision | MARTIN & CALLISCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 501101 |
308 E Empire St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2008.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2101 SHORELINE DR, 232, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-6242 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200819996652 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019995355 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 308 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3301 |
| Document Number | 0024087243 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24087243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 308 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951123301, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3301 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 308 E Empire St was $8,394 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $530,564 (+2%) Land $328,371 Building $202,193 | |
| 2025 | $8,394.00 Homeowner's exemption | $520,162 Land $321,933 Building $198,229 |
| 2023 | $7,812.00 (+1.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $499,966 Land $309,433 Building $190,533 |
| 2022 | $7,726.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 308 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 308 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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