5221 Nice Ct, San Jose, CA 95138 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 5221 Nice Ct, San Jose, CA 95138

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,486 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,210,000 (Nov 2012)
Tax Bill$21,224 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Transfer
Jun 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN679-21-028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN679-21-028

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,486 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,888 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,598 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Utility RoomUtility Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)
Garage Area685 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address5221 NICE CT
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95138-2121
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA-PD
Legal DescriptionTRACT 8842 LOT 28
Legal Subdivision8842 SILVER CRK VAILEY CC NBRH
Legal Tract8842
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract512001

Owner

5221 Nice Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2020.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5221 NICE CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95138-2121
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 18, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 10, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 8, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 8, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 16, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201221943074
Last Transfer DateDec 18, 2020
Transfer Doc0024837148
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateFeb 18, 2021
Property Address5221 NICE CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95138-2121
Document Number0024837148
Map ReferenceMB 680 PG 43-49
Instrument DateDec 18, 2020
Instrument24837148
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5803 KILLARNEY CIR, SAN JOSE, CA 95138-2345

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJun 10, 2020
Property Address5221 NICE CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95138-2121
Document Number0024501766
Instrument DateMar 9, 2020
Instrument24501766
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address5803 KILLARNEY CIR SAN JOSE CA 951382345, SAN JOSE, CA 95138-2345

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5221 Nice Ct was $21,224 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Secondary School DistrictEast Side Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictEvergreen Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,519,815 (+2%) Land $910,635 Building $609,180
2025$21,224.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,490,016 Land $892,780 Building $597,236
2023$20,517.00 (+0.68%) Homeowner's exemption$1,432,159 Land $858,113 Building $574,046
2022$20,378.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5221 Nice Ct in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

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

Wildfire risk around 5221 Nice Ct is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemCITY OF SAN JOSE - EVG/EDV/COY
serves 99,783 people · EPA ID CA4310020
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Last State InspectionJul 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
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 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Sail Internet
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60

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