Santa Clara County property record for 540 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,488 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,967 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,210,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $18,693 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-53-019 |
| Primary APN | 249-53-019 |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,488 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,967 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 540 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-3374 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARGUERITE TR |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5033 PASEO OLIVOS, SAN JOSE, CA 95130-1842 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201723756107 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0015599206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3374 |
| Document Number | 0023756107 |
| Map Reference | MAP L PG71 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23756107 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5033 PASEO OLIVOS, SAN JOSE, CA 95130-1842 |
| Document Number | 0023756108 |
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| Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23756108 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2032 |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Unified School District | San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,404,304 (+2%) Land $940,072 Building $464,232 | |
| 2025 | $18,693.00 (+8.51%) | $1,376,770 (+4.04%) Land $921,640 Building $455,130 |
| 2023 | $17,227.00 (+0.71%) | $1,323,309 Land $885,852 Building $437,457 |
| 2022 | $17,106.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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