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

Santa Clara County property record for 505 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112

Property Summary

Property Type	Multi-Family Dwellings
Details	1,795 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.132 acres (5,754 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$925,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill	$16,445 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`249-32-070`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`249-32-070`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,795 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,795 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,754 sqft (0.132 acres)
Lot Dimensions	137 ft deep x 42 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None

Location & Zoning

Street Address	505 E EMPIRE ST
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95112-3309
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Subdivision	COOK & BRANHAM ADD
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	501102

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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	2656 W EL CAMINO REAL, 1418, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1695
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 8, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HSBC BANK USA
Aug 30, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
Apr 15, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 6, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 6, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 6, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201924269295
Last Transfer Date	Nov 2, 2021
Transfer Doc	0025157164
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Nov 8, 2021
Property Address	505 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3309
Document Number	0025157164
Map Reference	MB A PG 72&73
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2021
Instrument	25157164
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 17, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	2656 W EL CAMINO REAL APT 1418, 1418, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-1695

Mortgage

Document Number	0025157165
Date	Nov 8, 2021
Instrument	25157165

Lender

Name	HSBC BANK USA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Aug 30, 2019
Property Address	505 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3309
Document Number	0024269295
Map Reference	MB A PG 72&73
Instrument Date	Aug 22, 2019
Instrument	24269295
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	26977 BEAVER LN, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94022-1901

Mortgage

Document Number	0024269296
Date	Aug 30, 2019
Instrument	24269296

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2049

April 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 15, 2019
Property Address	505 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3309
Document Number	0024155134
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2019
Instrument	24155134
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 25, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1520 UNIVERSITY AVE SAN JOSE CA 951261641, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1641

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Sep 6, 2018
Property Address	505 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3309
Document Number	0024018277
Instrument Date	Sep 5, 2018
Instrument	24018277
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 19, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1520 UNIVERSITY AVE SAN JOSE CA 951261641, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1641

September 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Sep 6, 2018
Property Address	505 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3309
Document Number	0024018276
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2013
Instrument	24018276
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1520 UNIVERSITY AVE SAN JOSE CA 951261641, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1641

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Sep 6, 2018
Property Address	505 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3309
Document Number	0024018275
Instrument Date	Dec 21, 2012
Instrument	24018275
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	1520 UNIVERSITY AVE SAN JOSE CA 951261641, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1641

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
Unified School District	San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,031,848 (+2%) Land $764,127 Building $267,721
2025	$16,445.00 (+7.94%)	$1,011,617 (+4.04%) Land $749,145 Building $262,472
2023	$15,235.00 (+1.2%)	$972,336 Land $720,055 Building $252,281
2022	$15,055.00

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 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.

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 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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

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