Santa Clara County property record for 840 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (2,994 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,973 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-59-020 |
| Primary APN | 249-59-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,994 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 92 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 168 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 840 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTGOMERY & REA SUB |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
840 E Empire St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2017.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 676 N 19TH ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3036 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023617518 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 840 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1707 |
| Document Number | 0023617518 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23617518 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 676 N 19TH ST SAN JOSE CA 951123036, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-3036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 840 E Empire St was $1,973.
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 | $36,454 (+2%) Land $12,454 Building $24,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,973.00 | $35,740 Land $12,210 Building $23,530 |
| 2023 | $1,907.00 (+0.85%) | $34,354 Land $11,737 Building $22,617 |
| 2022 | $1,891.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 840 E Empire 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 840 E Empire 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 847 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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