Santa Clara County property record for 545 Brooks Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,502 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,450,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $20,699 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 264-51-038 |
| Primary APN | 264-51-038 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,502 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,020 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,120 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 545 BROOKS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95125-1620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOWS RESIDENCE |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 501800 |
545 Brooks Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2019.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 BROOKS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-1620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JMAC LENDING INC |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201924283563 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0023316227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 545 BROOKS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-1620 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 BROOKS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-1620 |
| Document Number | 0024864103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24864103 |
| Name | JMAC LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92705 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 545 BROOKS AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-1620 |
| Document Number | 0024030864 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24030864 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $836.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 14938 CAMDEN AVE #111 SAN JOSE CA 951242801, 111, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-2801 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 545 Brooks Ave was $20,699.
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 | $1,617,499 (+2%) Land $1,282,845 Building $334,654 | |
| 2025 | $20,699.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,585,785 Land $1,257,692 Building $328,093 |
| 2023 | $17,714.00 (-6.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,405,000 Land $1,114,300 Building $290,700 |
| 2022 | $18,912.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 545 Brooks Ave in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 98 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 98 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 545 Brooks Ave 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 |
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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 944 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless.
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