3938 Mars Ct, San Jose, CA 95121 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 3938 Mars Ct, San Jose, CA 95121

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,558 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size0.155 acres (6,732 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$556,000 (Aug 1999)
Tax Bill$13,308 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Jan 2022 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN676-90-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN676-90-016

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,558 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,324 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,234 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Utility RoomUtility Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,732 sqft (0.155 acres)
Garage Area644 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address3938 MARS CT
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95121-3229
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA-PD
Legal DescriptionTRACT 9010 BOOK 704 PAGE 1 PAGE 5 LOT 25
Legal Tract9010
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract503333

Owner

3938 Mars Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2022.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address3938 MARS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-3229
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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

DateDocument
Jan 12, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STAR ONE CU
Jan 12, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit
STAR ONE CU
Aug 5, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY, CORNERSTONE TITLE CO
Jul 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STANFORD FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 27, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 27, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number199914960933
Last Transfer DateJan 3, 2022
Transfer Doc0025218096
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJan 12, 2022
Property Address3938 MARS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-3229
Document Number0025218096
Map ReferenceMB 704 PG 1-5
Instrument DateJan 3, 2022
Instrument25218096
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO 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
Address3938 MARS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-3229

Mortgage

Document Number0025218097
DateJan 12, 2022
Instrument25218097
Lender
NameSTAR ONE CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJan 12, 2022
Property Address3938 MARS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-3229
Document Number0025218099
Map ReferenceMB 704 PG 1-5
Instrument DateJan 3, 2022
Instrument25218099
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO 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
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address3938 MARS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-3229

Mortgage

Document Number0025218098
DateJan 12, 2022
Instrument25218098
Lender
NameSTAR ONE CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term302 Months
DueMar 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateAug 5, 2020
Property Address3938 MARS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-3229
Document Number0024565274
Instrument DateJul 30, 2020
Instrument24565274
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2020
Title CompanyCORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY, CORNERSTONE TITLE CO

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address228 W HOBART GAP RD LIVINGSTON NJ 070395142, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039-5142

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address3938 MARS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-3229
Document Number0024565275
Instrument DateJul 29, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2020
Title CompanyCORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY, CORNERSTONE TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address3938 MARS CT SAN JOSE CA 951213229, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-3229

Mortgage

Document Number0024565275
DateAug 5, 2020
Instrument24565275
Lender
NameSTANFORD FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPALO ALTO, CA 94303-0843
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueAug 4, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3938 Mars Ct was $13,308.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Secondary School DistrictEast Side Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictEvergreen Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$870,971 (+2%) Land $258,662 Building $612,309
2025$13,308.00$853,894 Land $253,591 Building $600,303
2023$12,816.00 (+1.11%)$820,739 Land $243,745 Building $576,994
2022$12,675.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3938 Mars 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 ZoneZone D
undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 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 3938 Mars 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF SAN JOSE - EVG/EDV/COY
serves 99,783 people · EPA ID CA4310020
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Last State InspectionJul 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
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 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Sail Internet
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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