Santa Clara County property record for 684 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 916 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $15,348 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-55-054 |
| Primary APN | 249-55-054 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 916 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,016 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 916 sqft |
| Basement Area | 100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| 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 | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 684 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VA HANCOCK 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55,56 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 684 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202425683562 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0022997204 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 684 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1702 |
| Document Number | 0024640734 |
| Map Reference | MB M PG 78 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24640734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 684 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1702 |
| Document Number | 0024640735 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24640735 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 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 | $1,080,000 (-6.09%) Land $756,000 Building $324,000 | |
| 2025 | $15,348.00 (+35.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,150,000 (+35.63%) Land $805,000 Building $345,000 |
| 2023 | $11,288.00 (+0.86%) | $847,925 Land $593,548 Building $254,377 |
| 2022 | $11,192.00 |
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 |
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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 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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