Santa Clara County property record for 553 Elder Ct, San Jose, CA 95123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,009 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,810,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $26,526 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 689-02-060 |
| Primary APN | 689-02-060 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,009 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,015 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 994 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 499 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 553 ELDER CT |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95123-4830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-PD |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5823 BOOK 372 PAGE 4 PAGE 5 LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 5823 |
| Legal Tract | 5823 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 512030 |
553 Elder Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 ELDER CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95123-4830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage E MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC |
| Oct 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202124961584 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0019661389 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 553 ELDER CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95123-4830 |
| Document Number | 0024961584 |
| Map Reference | MB 372 PG 4&5 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24961584 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 553 ELDER CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95123-4830 |
| Document Number | 0024961585 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24961585 |
| Name | E MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 553 ELDER CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95123-4830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TSI TITLE COMPANY OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0023769463 |
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| Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23769463 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Elder Ct was $26,526.
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 | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Oak Grove Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,825,000 (-6.85%) Land $1,551,200 Building $273,800 | |
| 2025 | $26,526.00 | $1,959,200 Land $1,665,321 Building $293,879 |
| 2023 | $25,657.00 (+0.66%) | $1,883,123 Land $1,600,655 Building $282,468 |
| 2022 | $25,488.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 553 Elder Ct in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 553 Elder Ct is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 65% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | GREAT OAKS WC INC private · serves 112,582 people · EPA ID CA4310022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Sail Internet.
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