Santa Clara County property record for 674 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,871 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-55-053 |
| Primary APN | 249-55-053 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 92 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 674 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | V A HANCOCK |
| Legal Lot Number | 53-56 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 674 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201322360563 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0017848805 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 674 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1702 |
| Document Number | 0024587265 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 674 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951121702, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1702 |
| Document Number | 0024587265 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24587265 |
| Name | BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
|---|---|
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 24, 2050 |
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Unified School District | San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $618,926 (+2%) Land $371,357 Building $247,569 | |
| 2025 | $8,871.00 (+7.71%) | $606,791 (+4.04%) Land $364,076 Building $242,715 |
| 2023 | $8,236.00 (+0.86%) | $583,231 Land $349,940 Building $233,291 |
| 2022 | $8,166.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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.
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 847 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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