961 Whitethorne Dr, San Jose, CA 95128 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 961 Whitethorne Dr, San Jose, CA 95128

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details2,068 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.185 acres (8,052 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$540,000 (Dec 2010)
Tax Bill$11,111 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN282-18-055

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN282-18-055

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,068 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,068 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area8,052 sqft (0.185 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address961 WHITETHORNE DR
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95128-4240
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeR1-5
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1572 RALOR ESTATES BOOK 62 PAGE 50 LOT 5
Legal SubdivisionRALOR ESTATES
Legal Tract1572
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3021
Census Tract502101

Owner

961 Whitethorne Dr, a residential property, is held in a trust since December 2010.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address6072 BURCHELL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-3817
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 21, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 21, 2010 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 9, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201018327
Prior Transfer DateFeb 21, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0013228164
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateMar 19, 2024
Property Address961 WHITETHORNE DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95128-4240
Document Number0025611977
Instrument DateDec 14, 2022
Instrument25611977
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address6072 BURCHELL AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-3817

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 961 Whitethorne Dr was $11,111.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$722,315 (+2%) Land $522,714 Building $199,601
2025$11,111.00$708,153 Land $512,465 Building $195,688
2023$10,528.00 (+0.73%)$680,656 Land $492,566 Building $188,090
2022$10,452.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 961 Whitethorne Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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.

Wildfire

The area around 961 Whitethorne Dr 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 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 721 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 · 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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