Santa Clara County property record for 5963 Countess Dr, San Jose, CA 95129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,544 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $978,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $17,959 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 377-19-016 |
| Primary APN | 377-19-016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,544 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,256 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| 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 |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5963 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 110 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCHBARK |
| Legal Tract | 3693 |
| Legal Lot Number | 110 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 507903 |
5963 Countess Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2013.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5963 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200317551352 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022461406 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5963 Countess Dr was $17,959 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 |
| Elementary School District | Cupertino Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Fremont Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,418,305 (+2%) Land $1,134,650 Building $283,655 | |
| 2025 | $17,959.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,390,496 Land $1,112,402 Building $278,094 |
| 2023 | $17,255.00 (+0.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,336,504 Land $1,069,207 Building $267,297 |
| 2022 | $17,177.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5963 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 risk around 5963 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.
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 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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