Santa Clara County property record for 4509 Thistle Dr, San Jose, CA 95136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,954 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,750,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $15,134 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 462-56-005 |
| Primary APN | 462-56-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,954 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,480 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Creek |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4509 THISTLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95136-2014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5612 BOOK 351 PAGE 52 PAGE 53 LOT 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT #5612 |
| Legal Tract | 5612 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| Census Tract | 512005 |
4509 Thistle Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4509 THISTLE DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95136-2014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLSFARGOBANKNA |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202625989029 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0024905238 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4509 THISTLE DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95136-2014 |
| Document Number | 0025989029 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.25989029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $194,425.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 4509 THISTLE DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95136-2014 |
| Document Number | 0025989030, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.25989030 |
| Name | WELLSFARGOBANKNA |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.38% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4509 THISTLE DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95136-2014 |
| Document Number | 0024905238 |
| Map Reference | MB 351 PG 52&53 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24905238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | CORNERSTONE 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 | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4509 THISTLE DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95136-2014 |
| Document Number | 0024905239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24905239 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4509 Thistle Dr was $15,134, up 11.9% from the year before.
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 | $1,085,177 (+2%) Land $733,952 Building $351,225 | |
| 2025 | $15,134.00 (+11.88%) | $1,063,900 Land $719,561 Building $344,339 |
| 2024 | $13,527.00 (+2.04%) | |
| 2023 | $13,256.00 (+1.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $964,919 Land $691,620 Building $273,299 |
| 2022 | $13,111.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4509 Thistle Dr in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1983 · Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes |
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 4509 Thistle Dr 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 714 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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