Santa Clara County property record for 5161 Bela Dr, San Jose, CA 95129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,667 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,575 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,525,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $16,976 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Line of Credit Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 381-25-004 |
| Primary APN | 381-25-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,667 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,667 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,575 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 5161 BELA DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95129-4205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1783 HAPPY VALLEY RANCH BOOK 76 PAGE 40 LOT 66 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAPPY VALLEY RANCH |
| Legal Tract | 1783 |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 506202 |
5161 Bela Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5161 BELA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SANTA CLARA COUNTY FCU |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202525867284 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0025692180 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 5161 BELA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE-INLAND EMPIRE, CHICAGO TITLE INLAND EMPIRE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5161 BELA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4205 |
| Document Number | 0025142809 |
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| Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25142809 |
| Name | SANTA CLARA COUNTY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAN JOSE, CA 95112 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5161 BELA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4205 |
| Document Number | 0023869160 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23869160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15.40 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 5161 BELA DR SAN JOSE CA 951294205, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4205 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5161 Bela Dr was $16,976.
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 | Moreland School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,553,000 (+108.45%) Land $1,893,700 Building $659,300 | |
| 2025 | $16,976.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,224,757 Land $892,434 Building $332,323 |
| 2023 | $16,342.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,177,200 Land $857,781 Building $319,419 |
| 2022 | $16,088.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5161 Bela Dr in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 5161 Bela Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 615 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 | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: Sail Internet, T-Mobile.
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