Santa Clara County property record for 5038 Elester Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,958 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,060 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $14,697 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 421-15-012 |
| Primary APN | 421-15-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,958 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,328 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,060 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 5038 ELESTER DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95124-5312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1089 BOOK 51 PAGE 24 LOT 38 |
| Legal Tract | 1089 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| 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 | 5038 ELESTER DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-5312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200216484487 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 28, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0014889963 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,047,775 (+2%) Land $650,005 Building $397,770 | |
| 2025 | $14,697.00 (+4.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,027,231 (+4.04%) Land $637,260 Building $389,971 |
| 2023 | $14,014.00 (+2.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $987,344 Land $612,515 Building $374,829 |
| 2022 | $13,716.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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