439 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 439 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,316 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,165 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$100,000 (Jan 2001)
Tax Bill$4,906 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN249-34-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN249-34-012

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,316 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,316 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,165 sqft (0.142 acres)
Lot Dimensions137 ft deep x 45 ft wide
Garage Area633 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address439 E EMPIRE ST
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95112-3306
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionBLK 11 PART OF LOT 24
Legal SubdivisionDIVINES SURV #2
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract501101

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address439 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3306
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 29, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 29, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200115541592
Last Transfer DateNov 16, 2018
Transfer Doc0024069080
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateNov 26, 2018
Property Address439 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3306
Document Number0024069080
Instrument DateNov 16, 2018
Instrument24069080
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address439 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951123306, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3306

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Unified School DistrictSan Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$228,859 (+2%) Land $91,385 Building $137,474
2025$4,906.00 (+6.33%)$224,373 (+4.04%) Land $89,594 Building $134,779
2023$4,614.00 (+1.25%)$215,663 Land $86,116 Building $129,547
2022$4,557.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone D
undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemSAN JOSE WATER
private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jun 2023
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 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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 · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 250
Sail Internet
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
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

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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