Santa Clara County property record for 551 E Saint James St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,752 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,925 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $715,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $12,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 467-03-096 |
| Primary APN | 467-03-096 |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,925 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 551 E SAINT JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-3408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | COOK & BRANHAM ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 501200 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2329 BENTON ST, SANTA CLARA, CA 95050-4432 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201723604252 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0017066639 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 551 E SAINT JAMES ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3408 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2329 BENTON ST, SANTA CLARA, CA 95050-4432 |
| Document Number | 0024727346 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24727346 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 551 E SAINT JAMES ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3408 |
| Document Number | 0023604252 |
| Map Reference | MAP A PG72&73 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23604252 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2329 BENTON ST, SANTA CLARA, CA 95050-4432 |
| Document Number | 0023604253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23604253 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
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 | $846,409 (+2%) Land $532,705 Building $313,704 | |
| 2025 | $12,430.00 (+7.94%) | $829,813 (+4.04%) Land $522,260 Building $307,553 |
| 2023 | $11,516.00 (+1.01%) | $797,592 Land $501,981 Building $295,611 |
| 2022 | $11,401.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1992) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · alluvial fan 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.
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 964 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 / 2,000 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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