644 Nicholson Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 644 Nicholson Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.136 acres (5,940 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$507,500 (May 2005)
Tax Bill$9,546 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN294-26-054

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN294-26-054

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,254 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,254 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area5,940 sqft (0.136 acres)
Lot Dimensions99 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area438 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address644 NICHOLSON AVE
CitySANTA CLARA
StateCA
Zip95051-6209
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1409 MARIPOSA GARDENS BOOK 55 PAGE 28 PAGE 29 LOT 401
Legal SubdivisionMARIPOSA GARDENS
Legal Tract1409
Legal Lot Number401
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract506102

Owner

644 Nicholson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2005.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address644 NICHOLSON AVE, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6209
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 3, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 3, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200518350599
Prior Transfer DateApr 26, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0018350599
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateNov 4, 2021
Property Address644 NICHOLSON AVE, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6209
Document Number0025155065
Map ReferenceMB 55 PG 28&29
Instrument DateSep 21, 2021
Instrument25155065
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2021
Title CompanyAMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address644 NICHOLSON AVE, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6209

Mortgage

Document Number0025155066
DateNov 4, 2021
Instrument25155066
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 644 Nicholson Ave was $9,546, up 3.8% from the year before.

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySanta Clara City
Unified School DistrictSanta Clara Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$810,682 (+2%) Land $575,204 Building $235,478
2025$9,546.00 (+3.84%)$794,787 Land $563,926 Building $230,861
2024$9,193.00 (+1.01%)
2023$9,101.00 (+1.7%)$763,927 Land $542,029 Building $221,898
2022$8,949.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 644 Nicholson Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1989.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 49 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies89 units insured
incl. 40 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1989–2023)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023

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 644 Nicholson 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF SANTA CLARA
serves 134,587 people · EPA ID CA4310012
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 705 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Sail Internet.

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