Santa Clara County property record for 53 Birch Ln, San Jose, CA 95127
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,577 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,519 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 484-19-057 |
| Primary APN | 484-19-057 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,577 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,577 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,100 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 53 BIRCH LN |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95127-2309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 303 PLEASANT RIDGE MANOR BOOK 10 PAGE 30 PAGE 31 LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT RIDGE MANOR |
| Legal Tract | 303 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 503903 |
53 Birch Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BIRCH LN, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201221891141 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0014617068 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 53 BIRCH LN, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 BIRCH LN, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2309 |
| Document Number | 0024956350 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24956350 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 53 BIRCH LN, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 BIRCH LN, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-2309 |
| Document Number | 0024706423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24706423 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Birch Ln was $8,519 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 |
| Elementary School District | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $533,809 (+2%) Land $346,915 Building $186,894 | |
| 2025 | $8,519.00 Homeowner's exemption | $523,343 Land $340,113 Building $183,230 |
| 2023 | $8,152.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $503,023 Land $326,907 Building $176,116 |
| 2022 | $7,984.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 53 Birch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 53 Birch Ln 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 |
|---|
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 590 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Verizon.
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