Santa Clara County property record for 3255 E Hills Dr, San Jose, CA 95127
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 520 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $44,545 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,843 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 601-22-005 |
| Primary APN | 601-22-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,650 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | None |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3255 E HILLS DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95127-2920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3,4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ONE ACRE HOMESTEAD LTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 504101 |
3255 E Hills Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3607 IMPRESARIO WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-3600 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199814178061 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025528443 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3255 E HILLS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2920 |
| Document Number | 0025528443 |
| Map Reference | MB B PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 25528443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3607 IMPRESARIO WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-3600 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3255 E Hills Dr was $4,843.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Elementary School District | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $282,624 (+2%) Land $154,892 Building $127,732 | |
| 2025 | $4,843.00 | $277,083 Land $151,855 Building $125,228 |
| 2023 | $4,576.00 (+3.11%) | $266,325 Land $145,959 Building $120,366 |
| 2022 | $4,438.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3255 E Hills Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 3255 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 651 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 | 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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