5989 Countess Dr, San Jose, CA 95129 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 5989 Countess Dr, San Jose, CA 95129

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.139 acres (6,060 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$731,000 (Jul 2000)
Tax Bill	$14,637 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`377-19-019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`377-19-019`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,552 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,552 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,060 sqft (0.139 acres)
Lot Dimensions	101 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	5989 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 113
Legal Subdivision	BIRCHBARK
Legal Tract	3693
Legal Lot Number	113
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
Census Tract	507903

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5989 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 23, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 5, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 5, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200015300279
Last Transfer Date	Apr 17, 2019
Transfer Doc	0024162331
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	5989 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4275 MUIRWOOD CIR, RENO, NV 89509-7003

Mortgage

Document Number	0025104077
Date	Sep 17, 2021
Instrument	25104077

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

April 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Apr 23, 2019
Property Address	5989 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007
Document Number	0024162331
Map Reference	MB 177 PG 20&21
Instrument Date	Apr 17, 2019
Instrument	24162331
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	5989 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4007

Mortgage

Document Number	0024162332
Date	Apr 23, 2019
Instrument	24162332

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$1,123,513 (+2%) Land $845,334 Building $278,179
2025	$14,637.00 (+4.16%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,101,484 (+4.04%) Land $828,759 Building $272,725
2023	$14,053.00 (+0.19%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,058,714 Land $796,578 Building $262,136
2022	$14,026.00

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

Flood

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

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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