3242 Lantern Ct, San Jose, CA 95111 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 3242 Lantern Ct, San Jose, CA 95111

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,742 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.164 acres (7,137 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$450,000 (Apr 2004)
Tax Bill	$15,995 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`494-65-026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`494-65-026`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,742 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	702 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,040 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,137 sqft (0.164 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 61 ft wide
Garage Area	520 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3242 LANTERN CT
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95111-1313
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8
Legal Description	TRACT 5869 BOOK 382 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 LOT 12
Legal Subdivision	TRACT NO 5869
Legal Tract	5869
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	503210

Owner

3242 Lantern Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2004.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3242 LANTERN CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-1313
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 8, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 8, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 2, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200417712592
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 30, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0017712592
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	3242 LANTERN CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-1313
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3242 LANTERN CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-1313

Mortgage

Document Number	0025002643
Date	Jun 22, 2021
Instrument	25002643

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

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

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3242 Lantern Ct was $15,995 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% from the year before.

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
Secondary School District	East Side Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	Franklin-McKinley Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$531,436 (+2%) Land $239,067 Building $292,369
2025	$15,995.00 (+2.4%) Homeowner's exemption	$521,017 Land $234,380 Building $286,637
2024	$15,620.00 (+0.9%)
2023	$15,481.00 (+1.28%) Homeowner's exemption	$500,787 Land $225,280 Building $275,507
2022	$15,285.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3242 Lantern Ct in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone D undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 3242 Lantern Ct is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 596 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless	800 / 160
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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