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

Santa Clara County property record for 452 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details2,466 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$900,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$13,076 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN249-51-043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN249-51-043

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,466 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Lot Area6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address452 E EMPIRE ST
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95112-3307
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeMUC
Legal SubdivisionD DIVINES SURV 01
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract501102

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2162 RINGWOOD AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-1720
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201824010327
Prior Transfer DateSep 14, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0020872834
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateAug 24, 2018
Property Address452 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3307
Document Number0024010327
Instrument DateAug 22, 2018
Instrument24010327
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2018
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$990.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2162 RINGWOOD AVE SAN JOSE CA 951311720, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-1720

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$1,024,039 (+2%) Land $768,031 Building $256,008
2025$13,076.00 (+6.22%)$1,003,961 (+4.04%) Land $752,972 Building $250,989
2024$12,310.00 (+1.41%)
2023$12,139.00 (+0.59%)$964,978 Land $723,734 Building $241,244
2022$12,068.00

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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