Santa Clara County property record for 521 Ella Dr, San Jose, CA 95111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,072 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 684-19-038 |
| Primary APN | 684-19-038 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 393 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 521 ELLA DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95111-2715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2751 BOOK 120 PAGE 52 PAGE 53 LOT 53 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 2751 |
| Legal Tract | 2751 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 512056 |
521 Ella Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 ELLA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-2715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200820048900 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019421310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 521 ELLA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-2715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 ELLA DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95111-2715 |
| Document Number | 0025089829 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25089829 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Ella Dr was $7,072 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Oak Grove Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $453,149 (+2%) Land $271,891 Building $181,258 | |
| 2025 | $7,072.00 Homeowner's exemption | $444,264 Land $266,560 Building $177,704 |
| 2023 | $6,765.00 (+0.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $427,014 Land $256,210 Building $170,804 |
| 2022 | $6,712.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 521 Ella Dr in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
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 risk around 521 Ella Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | GREAT OAKS WC INC private · serves 112,582 people · EPA ID CA4310022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 620 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Sail Internet.
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