Santa Clara County property record for 421 Willis Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,980 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $985,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $15,285 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 264-21-036 |
| Primary APN | 264-21-036 |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 421 WILLIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95126-3651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | THORNE |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 500800 |
421 Willis Ave, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2310 ASHGLEN WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95133-2301 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Jan 9, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202124828052 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0023134674 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 421 WILLIS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-3651 |
| Document Number | 0024828052 |
| Map Reference | MB I PG 145 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24828052 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 2310 ASHGLEN WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95133-2301 |
| Document Number | 0024828053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24828053 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 421 WILLIS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-3651 |
| Document Number | 0024377204 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24377204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3203 ESTATES DR FAIRFIELD CA 945339722, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533-9722 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Willis Ave was $15,285.
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 | $1,087,516 (+2%) Land $883,263 Building $204,253 | |
| 2025 | $15,285.00 | $1,066,194 Land $865,945 Building $200,249 |
| 2023 | $14,136.00 (+0.99%) | $1,024,794 Land $832,320 Building $192,474 |
| 2022 | $13,998.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 421 Willis Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, 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 X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 421 Willis Ave 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.
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 324 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 / 2,000 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
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