Santa Clara County property record for 638 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95133
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,773 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,475 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,383 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 592-08-003 |
| Primary APN | 592-08-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,773 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,449 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,449 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,475 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 472 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 638 N CAPITOL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95133-1907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4121 CAPITOL SERIES THE BOOK 206 PAGE 49 LOT 61 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOL SERIES |
| Legal Tract | 4121 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 503804 |
638 N Capitol Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 1994.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 632 N CAPITOL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95133-1907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 21, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0012590260 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 N Capitol Ave was $3,383 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 | Berryessa Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $86,180 (+2%) Land $24,943 Building $61,237 | |
| 2025 | $3,383.00 Homeowner's exemption | $84,491 Land $24,454 Building $60,037 |
| 2023 | $3,162.00 (+2%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,211 Land $23,505 Building $57,706 |
| 2022 | $3,100.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 638 N Capitol Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 638 N Capitol 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 |
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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 1,058 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 DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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