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

Santa Clara County property record for 511 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details2,848 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size0.132 acres (5,754 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$5,964 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Aug 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN249-32-069

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN249-32-069

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,848 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,754 sqft (0.132 acres)
Lot Dimensions137 ft deep x 42 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address511 E EMPIRE ST
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95112-3398
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal SubdivisionCOOK & BRANHAM ADD
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number81
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract501102

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2729 GLEN AMADOR CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95148-2562
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 27, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Aug 27, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateAug 6, 2021
Transfer Doc0025079699
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateAug 27, 2021
Property Address511 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3398
Document Number0025079697
Map ReferenceMB A PG 72&73
Instrument DateAug 6, 2021
Instrument25079697
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address511 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3398

Mortgage

Document Number0025079698
DateAug 27, 2021
Instrument25079698
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

August 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateAug 27, 2021
Property Address511 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3398
Document Number0025079699
Map ReferenceMB A PG 72&73
Instrument DateAug 6, 2021
Instrument25079699
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address511 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3398

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Unified School DistrictSan Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$300,384 (+2%) Land $93,212 Building $207,172
2025$5,964.00 (+6.82%)$294,495 (+4.04%) Land $91,385 Building $203,110
2023$5,583.00 (+1.18%)$283,062 Land $87,838 Building $195,224
2022$5,518.00

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 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

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

ProviderMax 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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