Santa Clara County property record for 5990 Countess Dr, San Jose, CA 95129
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,519 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,198,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $18,958 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 377-18-020 |
| Primary APN | 377-18-020 |
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| 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 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 5990 COUNTESS DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95129-4006 |
| 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 126 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRCHBARK |
| Legal Tract | 3693 |
| Legal Lot Number | 126 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 507903 |
5990 Countess Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5990 COUNTESS DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-4006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201221898143 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021360119 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5990 Countess Dr was $18,958 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 | $1,504,741 (+2%) Land $1,203,799 Building $300,942 | |
| 2025 | $18,958.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,475,238 Land $1,180,196 Building $295,042 |
| 2023 | $18,218.00 (+0.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,417,954 Land $1,134,368 Building $283,586 |
| 2022 | $18,121.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5990 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 5990 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 |
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