940 Gretchen Ln, San Jose, CA 95117 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 940 Gretchen Ln, San Jose, CA 95117

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details1,536 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.152 acres (6,615 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,550,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$22,264 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN299-36-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN299-36-022

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,536 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,536 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleSpanish
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,615 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 63 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address940 GRETCHEN LN
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95117-2314
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionLOT 8
Legal Tract2254
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract506304

Owner

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1278 TERRA ALTA DR, MILPITAS, CA 95035-7844
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 7, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 7, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 7, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202425647146
Last Transfer DateOct 28, 2025
Transfer Doc0025892814
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 30, 2025
Property Address940 GRETCHEN LN, SAN JOSE, CA 95117-2314
Document Number0025892814
Map ReferenceMB 99 PG 21
Instrument DateOct 28, 2025
Instrument25892814
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2025
Title CompanyTWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1278 TERRA ALTA DR, MILPITAS, CA 95035-7844

Mortgage

Document Number0025892815
DateOct 30, 2025
Instrument25892815
Lender
NameHSBC BANK USA
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2055
Interest
Rate5.84%
Type Change DateNov 1, 2030
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3.84%
Max Rate At Change7.84%
IndexOther
Margin3
Max Rate10.8%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Secondary School DistrictCampbell Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictMoreland School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,612,620 (+2%) Land $1,352,520 Building $260,100
2025$22,264.00$1,581,000 (+77.99%) Land $1,326,000 Building $255,000
2023$888,267 Land $683,286 Building $204,981

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone D
undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSAN JOSE WATER
private · serves 1,039,920 people · EPA ID CA4310011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Jun 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 651 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Sail Internet
Fixed Wireless
800 / 160
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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