Santa Clara County property record for 70 Topeka Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 728 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,625 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $965,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,209 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 274-17-049 |
| Primary APN | 274-17-049 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,625 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 680 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 70 TOPEKA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95128-1851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-N2 |
| Legal Description | BLOCK 12 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | INTERURBAN PARK TR |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 502001 |
70 Topeka Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202525787340 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 70 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1851 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 TOPEKA AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-1851 |
| Document Number | 0024620543 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24620543 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Topeka Ave was $5,209.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Secondary School District | Campbell Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Luther Burbank Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $984,300 (+213.47%) Land $738,174 Building $246,126 | |
| 2025 | $5,209.00 Homeowner's exemption | $314,001 Land $219,803 Building $94,198 |
| 2023 | $4,978.00 (+0.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $301,810 Land $211,269 Building $90,541 |
| 2022 | $4,976.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 70 Topeka Ave 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 70 Topeka Ave 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 710 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 / 250 |
| 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, Sail Internet, Sonic Telecom.
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