Santa Clara County property record for 898 S 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,319 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $12,347 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 472-18-016 |
| Primary APN | 472-18-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,319 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,319 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 9,999 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 898 S 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-5873 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LI |
| Legal Description | MAP A PG 9 BLK 52 |
| Legal Subdivision | REED ADD |
| Legal Block | 52B |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 501601 |
898 S 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 898 S 3RD ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5873 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201723806555 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 24, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0018956026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 898 S 3RD ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5873 |
| Document Number | 0023806555 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23806555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $357.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 898 S 3RD ST SAN JOSE CA 951125873, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-5873 |
| Document Number | 23806556 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23806556 |
| Name | HOMEWARD RESID'L |
|---|---|
| Address | ADDISON, TX 75001 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 16, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 898 S 3rd St was $12,347, up 5.7% 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 | $857,241 (+2%) Land $487,861 Building $369,380 | |
| 2025 | $12,347.00 (+5.68%) | $840,434 Land $478,296 Building $362,138 |
| 2024 | $11,683.00 (+2.11%) | |
| 2023 | $11,442.00 (+1.02%) | $807,801 Land $459,724 Building $348,077 |
| 2022 | $11,326.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 898 S 3rd 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 898 S 3rd 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 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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