Santa Clara County property record for 685 S Monroe St, San Jose, CA 95128
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $710,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $13,824 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 279-03-027 |
| Primary APN | 279-03-027 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,072 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,188 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,380 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 685 S MONROE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95128-3151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 821 CAPUTO ACRES BOOK 38 PAGE 29 LOT 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPUTO ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 821 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 506401 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 S MONROE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-3151 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200417822578 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 4, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0012355854 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 685 S MONROE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-3151 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 685 S MONROE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-3151 |
| Document Number | 0024618075 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24618075 |
| Name | OWNING CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 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 |
| Elementary School District | Campbell Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Campbell Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,029,283 (+2%) Land $340,069 Building $689,214 | |
| 2025 | $13,824.00 (+5.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,009,101 (+4.04%) Land $333,401 Building $675,700 |
| 2023 | $13,120.00 (+0.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $969,917 Land $320,455 Building $649,462 |
| 2022 | $13,029.00 |
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 408 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom.
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