3198 E Hills Dr, San Jose, CA 95127 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 3198 E Hills Dr, San Jose, CA 95127

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.107 acres (4,650 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$15,000 (Jun 2012)
Tax Bill$11,637 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Feb 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN601-23-031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN601-23-031

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,000 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,000 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,650 sqft (0.107 acres)
Lot Dimensions93 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address3198 E HILLS DR
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95127-2918
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal SubdivisionWOODHAVEN
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract504102

Owner

3198 E Hills Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2021.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3198 E HILLS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2918
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 1, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PARKSIDE LENDING LLC
Feb 16, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Feb 16, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 12, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 12, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 17, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201221705073
Last Transfer DateMar 30, 2021
Transfer Doc0024899737
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateApr 1, 2021
Property Address3198 E HILLS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2918
Document Number0024899737
Instrument DateMar 30, 2021
Instrument24899737
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3198 E HILLS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2918

Mortgage

Document Number0024899738
DateApr 1, 2021
Instrument24899738
Lender
NamePARKSIDE LENDING LLC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateFeb 16, 2021
Property Address3198 E HILLS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2918
Document Number0024830967
Instrument DateFeb 3, 2021
Instrument24830967
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3198 E HILLS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2918

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateFeb 16, 2021
Property Address3198 E HILLS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2918
Document Number0024830966
Instrument DateFeb 3, 2021
Instrument24830966
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3198 E HILLS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2918

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3198 E Hills Dr was $11,637 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% from the year before.

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
Elementary School DistrictAlum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictEast Side Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$839,098 (+2%) Land $728,692 Building $110,406
2025$11,637.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption$822,646 Land $714,404 Building $108,242
2024$11,399.00 (+1.98%)
2023$11,178.00 (+2.58%) Homeowner's exemption$790,704 Land $686,664 Building $104,040
2022$10,897.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3198 E Hills Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 3198 E Hills Dr 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 RiskNot 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 SystemSAN JOSE WATER
private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jun 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 651 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
2,000 / 2,000
Sail Internet
Fixed Wireless
800 / 160
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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