Santa Clara County property record for 85 Martha St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.035 acres (1,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,723 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 472-17-088 |
| Primary APN | 472-17-088 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,520 sqft (0.035 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 38 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | None |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 85 MARTHA ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-5812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M1 |
| Legal Description | MISC C PG 322 BLK 58 PART OF LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | REED ADD |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 501601 |
85 Martha St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 MARTHA ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| May 19, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202024482308 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 85 MARTHA ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5812 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 MARTHA ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5812 |
| Document Number | 0024863095 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 24863095 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 85 MARTHA ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5812 |
| Document Number | 0024482308 |
| Map Reference | MB C PG 322 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24482308 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 MARTHA ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5812 |
| Document Number | 0024482309 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24482309 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Martha St was $8,723 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 | $613,530 (+2%) Land $446,205 Building $167,325 | |
| 2025 | $8,723.00 Homeowner's exemption | $601,501 Land $437,456 Building $164,045 |
| 2023 | $8,097.00 (+0.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $578,146 Land $420,470 Building $157,676 |
| 2022 | $8,026.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 85 Martha 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 85 Martha 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 |
|---|
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 706 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 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, T-Mobile.
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