Santa Clara County property record for 981 Gridley St, San Jose, CA 95127
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,449 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $7,966 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 599-10-038 |
| Primary APN | 599-10-038 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,449 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,449 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 981 GRIDLEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95127-1051 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-6 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1117 COUNTRY CLUB GARDENS BOOK 51 PAGE 42 PAGE 43 LOT 537 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY CLUB GARDENS |
| Legal Tract | 1117 |
| Legal Lot Number | 537 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 503802 |
981 Gridley St is held in a trust since November 2014.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3362 FARTHING WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95132-1908 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201020946597 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022787150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 981 GRIDLEY ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95127-1051 |
| Document Number | 0026011283 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626011283 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 3362 FARTHING WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95132-1908 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Gridley St was $7,966.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | San Jose City |
| Elementary School District | Berryessa Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | East Side Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $516,171 (+2%) Land $361,322 Building $154,849 | |
| 2025 | $7,966.00 | $506,051 Land $354,238 Building $151,813 |
| 2023 | $7,661.00 (+0.46%) | $486,403 Land $340,484 Building $145,919 |
| 2022 | $7,626.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 981 Gridley St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 981 Gridley St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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