5855 Burchell Ave, San Jose, CA 95120 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 5855 Burchell Ave, San Jose, CA 95120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,024 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.184 acres (8,030 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,715,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$24,259 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`577-46-024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`577-46-024`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,024 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,024 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Utility Room	Utility Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	8,030 sqft (0.184 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 73 ft wide
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Type	Pool with Hot Tub/Spa
Pool Area	1,050 sqft
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5855 BURCHELL AVE
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95120-3810
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-5P
Legal Description	TRACT 3982 ALMADEN VALLEY BOOK 351 PAGE 15 PAGE 16 LOT 280
Legal Subdivision	ALMADEN VALLEY
Legal Tract	3982
Legal Lot Number	280
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	511913

Owner

5855 Burchell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5855 BURCHELL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-3810
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 23, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 23, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY
May 23, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 23, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 23, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 8, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202325479026
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 1, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc	0012803126
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	May 23, 2023
Property Address	5855 BURCHELL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-3810
Document Number	0025479026
Map Reference	MB 351 PG 15&16
Instrument Date	May 2, 2023
Instrument	25479026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	5855 BURCHELL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-3810

Mortgage

Document Number	0025479027
Date	May 23, 2023
Instrument	25479027

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2053

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	May 23, 2023
Property Address	5855 BURCHELL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-3810
Document Number	0025479025
Map Reference	MB 351 PG 15&16
Instrument Date	May 1, 2023
Instrument	25479025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	5855 BURCHELL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-3810

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	May 23, 2023
Property Address	5855 BURCHELL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-3810
Document Number	0025479024
Map Reference	MB 351 PG 15&16
Instrument Date	May 1, 2023
Instrument	25479024
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2023
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	5855 BURCHELL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-3810

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5855 Burchell Ave was $24,259 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,819,971 (+2%) Land $1,501,609 Building $318,362
2025	$24,259.00 (+2.77%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,784,286 Land $1,472,166 Building $312,120
2024	$23,604.00 (+30.98%)
2023	$18,021.00 (+2.12%)	$1,305,952 Land $848,796 Building $457,156
2022	$17,647.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5855 Burchell Ave in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5855 Burchell Ave 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 95% of the US · lower than 97% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 590 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless	800 / 160
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio.

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