Santa Clara County property record for 686 Gridley St, San Jose, CA 95127
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (Feb 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,905 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 599-14-023 |
| Primary APN | 599-14-023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,583 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 686 GRIDLEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95127-1526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3158 BOOK 146 PAGE 25 LOT 1 |
| Legal Tract | 3158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 503802 |
686 Gridley St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2007.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 GRIDLEY ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199613203206 |
| Deed Book / Page | 214 / 1999 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 10, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019431394 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Gridley St was $4,905 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $252,447 (+2%) Land $152,491 Building $99,956 | |
| 2025 | $4,905.00 Homeowner's exemption | $247,498 Land $149,501 Building $97,997 |
| 2023 | $4,648.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $237,890 Land $143,697 Building $94,193 |
| 2022 | $4,560.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 686 Gridley St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 686 Gridley St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 970 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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