Santa Clara County property record for 5278 Herbert Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,438 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,680,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $22,965 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage May 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 527-47-006 |
| Primary APN | 527-47-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,438 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5278 HERBERT DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95124-5513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2136 KIRKDALE BOOK 102 PAGE 56 LOT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | KIRKDALE |
| Legal Tract | 2136 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 506804 |
5278 Herbert Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5278 HERBERT DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-5513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| May 27, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HSBC BANK USA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202525811882 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021610443 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 5278 HERBERT DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-5513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5278 HERBERT DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-5513 |
| Document Number | 0025893453 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25893453 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 101 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5278 HERBERT DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-5513 |
| Document Number | 0025811882 |
| Map Reference | MB 102 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25811882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $11,792.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5278 HERBERT DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-5513 |
| Document Number | 0025811883 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 25811883 |
| Name | HSBC BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.5% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 10.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5278 Herbert Dr was $22,965.
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 | Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,733,600 (+67.71%) Land $1,836,000 Building $897,600 | |
| 2025 | $22,965.00 | $1,630,000 Land $1,450,000 Building $180,000 |
| 2023 | $3,649.00 (+1.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $119,411 Land $39,493 Building $79,918 |
| 2022 | $3,579.00 |
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 5278 Herbert 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 5278 Herbert 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 | 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 659 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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