5953 Countess Dr, San Jose, CA 95129 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 5953 Countess Dr, San Jose, CA 95129

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$959,000 (May 2005)
Tax Bill	$17,325 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`377-19-015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`377-19-015`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,296 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,296 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	437 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5953 COUNTESS DR
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95129-4007
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1-8
Legal Description	TRACT 3693 BIRCHBARK BOOK 177 PAGE 20 PAGE 21 LOT 109
Legal Subdivision	BIRCHBARK
Legal Tract	3693
Legal Lot Number	109
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	507903

Owner

5953 Countess Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2017.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5953 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 16, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEW WAGE LENDING GROUP INC
Jan 18, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GIANT REALTY INC
May 30, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GIANT REALTY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 26, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 26, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200518389709
Last Transfer Date	May 22, 2017
Transfer Doc	0023660811
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	5953 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5953 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007

Mortgage

Document Number	0024750383
Date	Dec 16, 2020
Instrument	24750383

Lender

Name	NEW WAGE LENDING GROUP INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	5953 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007
Document Number	0024388426
Instrument Date	Jan 18, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 4, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	5953 COUNTESS DR SAN JOSE CA 951294007, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007

Mortgage

Document Number	0024388426
Date	Jan 24, 2020
Instrument	24388426

Lender

Name	GIANT REALTY INC
Address	CUPERTINO, CA 95014

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 23, 2050

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	May 30, 2017
Property Address	5953 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007
Document Number	0023660811
Instrument Date	May 22, 2017
Instrument	23660811
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 20, 2017
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	5953 COUNTESS DR SAN JOSE CA 951294007, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007

Mortgage

Document Number	23660812
Date	May 30, 2017
Instrument	23660812

Lender

Name	GIANT REALTY INC
Address	19400 STEVENS CREEK BLVD # 102, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-2548

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 29, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5953 Countess Dr was $17,325 with a homeowner's exemption.

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
Elementary School District	Cupertino Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,363,480 (+2%) Land $1,079,134 Building $284,346
2025	$17,325.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,336,746 Land $1,057,975 Building $278,771
2023	$16,644.00 (+0.4%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,284,841 Land $1,016,894 Building $267,947
2022	$16,578.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5953 Countess Dr 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 5953 Countess Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 866 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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