Santa Clara County property record for 3858 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA 95118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,301 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $469,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,887 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 451-20-033 |
| Primary APN | 451-20-033 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,301 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,301 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3858 CHERRY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95118-1711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2096 KIMBERLY PARK BOOK 96 PAGE 12 LOT 236 |
| Legal Subdivision | KIMBERLY PARK |
| Legal Tract | 2096 |
| Legal Lot Number | 236 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 503003 |
3858 Cherry Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2011.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3858 CHERRY AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95118-1711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201121037170 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013085500 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3858 CHERRY AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95118-1711 |
| Document Number | 0024658083 |
| Map Reference | MB 96 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24658083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 3858 CHERRY AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95118-1711 |
| Document Number | 0024658084 |
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| Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24658084 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3858 Cherry Ave was $8,887.
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 | $612,879 (+2%) Land $429,018 Building $183,861 | |
| 2025 | $8,887.00 | $600,862 Land $420,606 Building $180,256 |
| 2023 | $8,253.00 (+1.02%) | $577,531 Land $404,274 Building $173,257 |
| 2022 | $8,170.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3858 Cherry Ave in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 80 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 80 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 3858 Cherry Ave 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 826 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sail Internet.
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