Santa Clara County property record for 4878 Elester Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,297 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,023 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,025,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,580 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 421-10-097 |
| Primary APN | 421-10-097 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,297 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,297 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,023 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 487 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 4878 ELESTER DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95124-4906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1480 BOOK 63 PAGE 16 PAGE 17 LOT 54 |
| Legal Tract | 1480 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 506802 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4878 ELESTER DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-4906 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202626017671 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013489207 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4878 ELESTER DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-4906 |
| Document Number | 0026017671 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626017671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $224,977.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4878 ELESTER DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-4906 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 4878 ELESTER DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-4906 |
| Document Number | 0025888806 |
| Map Reference | MB 83 PG 16 & 17 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25888806 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 227 NICHOLSON AVE, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-7253 |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Secondary School District | Campbell Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $69,207 (+2%) Land $23,762 Building $45,445 | |
| 2025 | $2,580.00 (+5.78%) | $67,851 (+4.04%) Land $23,297 Building $44,554 |
| 2023 | $2,439.00 (+1.29%) | $65,219 Land $22,394 Building $42,825 |
| 2022 | $2,408.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 610 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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