496 Malabar Dr, San Jose, CA 95127 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 496 Malabar Dr, San Jose, CA 95127

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	2 ba · 1,554 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$850,000 (Jan 2019)
Tax Bill	$14,551 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2019 Transfer Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`484-26-020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`484-26-020`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,554 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,554 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	496 MALABAR DR
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95127-3112
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	LOT 24
Legal Tract	1733
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	504001

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	296 BROOKLYN AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1909
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 14, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jan 14, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAUTERBACH ARNO E L/TR (LT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201924097534
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 9, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0024097533
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2019
Property Address	496 MALABAR DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-3112
Document Number	0024097533
Instrument Date	Jan 9, 2019
Instrument	24097533
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 25, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2212 ALEGRE CT RANCHO CORDOVA CA 956704002, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670-4002

January 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2019
Property Address	496 MALABAR DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-3112
Document Number	0024097534
Instrument Date	Jan 2, 2019
Instrument	24097534
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 25, 2019
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$935.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1804 E SAN ANTONIO ST SAN JOSE CA 951163043, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-3043

Mortgage

Document Number	24097535
Date	Jan 14, 2019
Instrument	24097535

Lender

Name	LAUTERBACH ARNO E L/TR (LT)

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Jan 13, 2024

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Municipality	San Jose City
Elementary School District	Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	East Side Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$938,704 (+6.12%) Land $677,006 Building $261,698
2025	$14,551.00
2023		$884,564 Land $637,959 Building $246,605

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 732 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless	800 / 160
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.

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