Santa Clara County property record for 844 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 812 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,584 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 249-04-055 |
| Primary APN | 249-04-055 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 812 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,850 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 844 N 5TH ST |
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| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-5020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | VENDOME PARK MAP #4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 500100 |
844 N 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2020.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 844 N 5TH ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024704927 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 844 N 5TH ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5020 |
| Document Number | 0024704927 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24704927 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 865 N 6TH ST SAN JOSE CA 951125025, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5025 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 844 N 5th St was $13,584 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 |
| Unified School District | San Jose Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,024,040 (+2%) Land $659,937 Building $364,103 | |
| 2025 | $13,584.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,003,962 Land $646,998 Building $356,964 |
| 2023 | $12,558.00 (+0.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $964,978 Land $621,875 Building $343,103 |
| 2022 | $12,465.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 844 N 5th St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1995–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 844 N 5th 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 626 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 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.
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