61 Scharff Ave, San Jose, CA 95116 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 61 Scharff Ave, San Jose, CA 95116

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 451 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,006 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$665,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$11,286 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Transfer Aug 2023 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`481-21-095`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`481-21-095`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	451 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	451 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,006 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions	143 ft deep x 42 ft wide
Garage Area	324 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	61 SCHARFF AVE
City	SAN JOSE
State	CA
Zip	95116-2557
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CNH
Legal Description	LOT 2
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN JOSE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	503710

Owner

61 Scharff Ave is held in a trust since August 2023.

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 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	3435 HARBOR CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-4311
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 4, 2025	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 30, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 28, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Sep 24, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PATELCO CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 24, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202125205730
Last Transfer Date	Aug 24, 2023
Transfer Doc	0025524553
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Dec 4, 2025
Property Address	61 SCHARFF AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-2557
Document Number	0025913388
Map Reference	MB 344 PG 22
Instrument Date	Dec 2, 2025
Instrument	25913388
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3435 HARBOR CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-4311

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Aug 30, 2023
Property Address	61 SCHARFF AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-2557
Document Number	0025524553
Map Reference	MB 344 PG 22
Instrument Date	Aug 24, 2023
Instrument	25524553
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 8, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2416 QUIMBY RD, SAN JOSE, CA 95148-2911

December 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2021
Property Address	61 SCHARFF AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-2557
Document Number	0025205730
Map Reference	MB 344 PG 22
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2021
Instrument	25205730
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 5, 2022
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2416 QUIMBY RD, SAN JOSE, CA 95148-2911

September 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Sep 24, 2019
Property Address	61 SCHARFF AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-2557
Document Number	0024288228
Map Reference	MB 344 PG 22
Instrument Date	Jul 30, 2019
Instrument	24288228
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	61 SCHARFF AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95116-2557

Mortgage

Document Number	0024288229
Date	Sep 24, 2019
Instrument	24288229

Lender

Name	PATELCO CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 61 Scharff Ave was $11,286.

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	Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	East Side Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$754,290 (+2%) Land $676,260 Building $78,030
2025	$11,286.00	$739,500 Land $663,000 Building $76,500
2023	$10,421.00 (+1.95%)	$678,300 Land $627,300 Building $51,000
2022	$10,222.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 61 Scharff Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1993.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	13 units insured incl. 4 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1993–1998)
Most Recent Claim	Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 61 Scharff Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Sail Internet Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 60

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.

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