Santa Clara County property record for 397 S 18th St, San Jose, CA 95116
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,696 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,275 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,853 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 467-51-081 |
| Primary APN | 467-51-081 |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,696 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,275 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 397 S 18TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95116-2704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEACHS ADD TO EAST SAN JOSE |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 501502 |
397 S 18th St, a residential property, is held in a trust.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 381 GUNTER LN, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94065-1052 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 397 S 18TH ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-2704 |
| Document Number | 0024839733 |
| Map Reference | MB A PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24839733 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 381 GUNTER LN, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94065-1052 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 397 S 18TH ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-2704 |
| Document Number | 0024839734 |
| Map Reference | MB A PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24839734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 381 GUNTER LN, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94065-1052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 397 S 18th St was $3,853.
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 | $113,995 (+2%) Land $27,067 Building $86,928 | |
| 2025 | $3,853.00 | $111,761 Land $26,537 Building $85,224 |
| 2023 | $3,648.00 (+1.9%) | $107,422 Land $25,507 Building $81,915 |
| 2022 | $3,580.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 397 S 18th St in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 115 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 115 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 76 (1982–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2020 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 397 S 18th St 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 1,026 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 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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