Santa Clara County property record for 686 S 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,406 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,596 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 472-24-025 |
| Primary APN | 472-24-025 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,406 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,406 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,125 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 686 S 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-3828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | MAP D7 834 |
| Legal Subdivision | REEDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 501602 |
686 S 7th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2013.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 S 7TH ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022361836 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 S 7th St was $1,596 with a veteran'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 |
| Unified School District | San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $91,364 (+2%) Land $43,324 Building $48,040 | |
| 2025 | $1,596.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $89,574 Land $42,475 Building $47,099 |
| 2023 | $1,561.00 (+1.63%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $86,098 Land $40,827 Building $45,271 |
| 2022 | $1,536.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 686 S 7th St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
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.
The area around 686 S 7th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 588 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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