4871 Elester Dr, San Jose, CA 95124 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 4871 Elester Dr, San Jose, CA 95124

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,300 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$532,000 (Jul 2003)
Tax Bill$11,188 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2026 Sale
Oct 2026 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN421-11-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN421-11-019

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,286 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,286 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,300 sqft (0.145 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area475 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool TypePool with Hot Tub/Spa
Pool Area3,299 sqft
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4871 ELESTER DR
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95124-4904
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1-8
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1754 BOOK 81 PAGE 45 LOT 4
Legal Subdivision1754 FMLY BRANHAM LANE
Legal Tract1754
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract506802

Owner

4871 Elester Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2012.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address1947 ABINANTE LN, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1501
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 13, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Oct 13, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Nov 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 22, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200317209762
Last Transfer DateOct 9, 2012
Transfer Doc0021903518
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 13, 2026
Property Address4871 ELESTER DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-4904
Document Number0026063159
Instrument DateSep 23, 2026
Instrument202626063159
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address4871 ELESTER DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-4904

October 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 13, 2026
Property Address4871 ELESTER DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-4904
Document Number0026063161
Instrument DateSep 23, 2026
Instrument202626063161
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Tenant
Address1947 ABINANTE LN, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-1501

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address4871 ELESTER DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-4904
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4871 ELESTER DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-4904

Mortgage

Document Number0025175475
DateNov 22, 2021
Instrument25175475
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4871 Elester Dr was $11,188.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Secondary School DistrictCampbell Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictUnion Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$771,497 (+2%) Land $617,208 Building $154,289
2025$11,188.00 Homeowner's exemption$756,370 Land $605,106 Building $151,264
2023$10,663.00 (+2.05%) Homeowner's exemption$727,002 Land $581,610 Building $145,392
2022$10,449.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 4871 Elester Dr in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

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

The area around 4871 Elester 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 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 610 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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