Santa Clara County property record for 5540 Purdue Pl, San Jose, CA 95118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,976 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 567-32-030 |
| Primary APN | 567-32-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,392 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 5540 PURDUE PL |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95118-3363 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2794 ST FRANCIS ARMS BOOK 125 PAGE 20 LOT 53 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST FRANCIS ARMS |
| Legal Tract | 2794 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 511916 |
5540 Purdue Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 1996.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5540 PURDUE PL, SAN JOSE, CA 95118-3363 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199613155110 |
| Deed Book / Page | 157 / 1629 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 12, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013155110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5540 Purdue Pl was $2,976 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 |
| Secondary School District | Campbell Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $108,369 (+2%) Land $24,476 Building $83,893 | |
| 2025 | $2,976.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,246 Land $23,997 Building $82,249 |
| 2023 | $2,815.00 (+1.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,122 Land $23,066 Building $79,056 |
| 2022 | $2,774.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5540 Purdue Pl 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 5540 Purdue Pl is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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