Santa Clara County property record for 74 Cleaves Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,393 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,794 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $655,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $11,981 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 261-32-045 |
| Primary APN | 261-32-045 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,393 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,393 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,794 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 74 CLEAVES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95126-3110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEAVES |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 500300 |
74 Cleaves Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2016.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 74 CLEAVES AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-3110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCE SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201322327794 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023418069 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 74 CLEAVES AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-3110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0024430220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24430220 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 74 CLEAVES AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-3110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 74 CLEAVES AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-3110 |
| Document Number | 0024762795 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24762795 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 74 Cleaves Ave was $11,981, up 5.6% from the year before.
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 | $818,989 (+2%) Land $614,182 Building $204,807 | |
| 2025 | $11,981.00 (+5.6%) | $802,932 Land $602,140 Building $200,792 |
| 2024 | $11,346.00 (+8.14%) | |
| 2023 | $10,492.00 (+0.97%) | $771,755 Land $578,759 Building $192,996 |
| 2022 | $10,391.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 74 Cleaves Ave in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2017 |
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.
The area around 74 Cleaves 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 |
|---|
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 655 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
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