Santa Clara County property record for 974 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,617 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $7,612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-61-051 |
| Primary APN | 249-61-051 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 988 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,617 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 974 E EMPIRE ST |
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| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-1713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Description | BLK 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | COOK & BRANHAM ADD |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 974 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199814159623 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024337959 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 974 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1713 |
| Document Number | 0024337959 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24337959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 974 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951121713, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1713 |
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 | $495,205 (+2%) Land $203,575 Building $291,630 | |
| 2025 | $7,612.00 (+7.56%) | $485,496 (+4.04%) Land $199,584 Building $285,912 |
| 2023 | $7,077.00 (+5.69%) | $466,645 Land $191,835 Building $274,810 |
| 2022 | $6,696.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 847 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 / 250 |
| Sail Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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