Santa Clara County property record for 5981 Countess Dr, San Jose, CA 95129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,519 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $726,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $14,884 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 377-19-018 |
| Primary APN | 377-19-018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,519 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,519 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,120 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5981 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 112 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCHBARK |
| Legal Tract | 3693 |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 507903 |
5981 Countess Dr is held in a trust since August 2013.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1345 BRETMOOR WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-3865 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200015236502 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022370312 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 5981 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1345 BRETMOOR WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-3865 |
| Document Number | 0024949327 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24949327 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.5% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 7.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5981 Countess Dr was $14,884.
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 | $1,137,751 (+2%) Land $853,302 Building $284,449 | |
| 2025 | $14,884.00 | $1,115,443 Land $836,571 Building $278,872 |
| 2023 | $14,294.00 (+0.21%) | $1,072,131 Land $804,087 Building $268,044 |
| 2022 | $14,264.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5981 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 5981 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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