6538 Hercus Ct, San Jose, CA 95119 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 6538 Hercus Ct, San Jose, CA 95119

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.193 acres (8,400 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$431,500 (May 2009)
Tax Bill$8,670 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Transfer
Aug 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN704-13-028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN704-13-028

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,400 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,400 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area8,400 sqft (0.193 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address6538 HERCUS CT
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95119-1916
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1-8
Legal DescriptionTRACT 5121 BOOK 298 PAGE 21 LOT 47
Legal Tract5121
Legal Lot Number47
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract512059

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address252 EL PORTAL WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95119-1413
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 22, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 22, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 8, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200920263542
Last Transfer DateAug 9, 2023
Transfer Doc0025521604
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateAug 22, 2023
Property Address6538 HERCUS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95119-1916
Document Number0025521604
Map ReferenceMB 298 PG 21
Instrument DateAug 9, 2023
Instrument25521604
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 EL PORTAL WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95119-1413

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateAug 22, 2023
Property Address6538 HERCUS CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95119-1916
Document Number0025521603
Map ReferenceMB 298 PG 21
Instrument DateAug 9, 2023
Instrument25521603
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address252 EL PORTAL WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95119-1413

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Secondary School DistrictEast Side Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictOak Grove Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$571,495 (+2%) Land $394,047 Building $177,448
2025$8,670.00 (+4.22%)$560,290 (+4.04%) Land $386,321 Building $173,969
2023$8,319.00 (+0.76%)$538,535 Land $371,321 Building $167,214
2022$8,256.00

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 ZoneZone D
undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskHigh
above 70% of the US · above 45% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemGREAT OAKS WC INC
private · serves 112,582 people · EPA ID CA4310022
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Also Mapped HereSANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 625 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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