981 Malott Dr, San Jose, CA 95121 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 981 Malott Dr, San Jose, CA 95121

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,406 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size0.154 acres (6,695 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$550,000 (Sep 2013)
Tax Bill$10,352 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Transfer
Jul 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN499-26-060

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN499-26-060

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,406 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,406 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,695 sqft (0.154 acres)
Lot Dimensions103 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address981 MALOTT DR
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95121-2740
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1-8
Legal DescriptionTRACT 4204 BOOK 224 PAGE 34 LOT 46
Legal Tract4204
Legal Lot Number46
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract503211

Owner

981 Malott Dr is owned by a company that bought it in September 2013.

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

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address981 MALOTT DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-2740
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 18, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 17, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jan 8, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 11, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 1, 1993
Deed Document Number201322382616
Prior Transfer DateJul 22, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0017236741
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateDec 18, 2025
Property Address981 MALOTT DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-2740
Document Number0025920545
Map ReferenceMB 224 PG 33 & 34
Instrument DateDec 16, 2025
Instrument25920545
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 26, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address981 MALOTT DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-2740

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address981 MALOTT DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-2740
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0024539950
DateJul 17, 2020
Instrument24539950
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Property Address981 MALOTT DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-2740
Document Number0024379719
Instrument DateJan 8, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address981 MALOTT DR SAN JOSE CA 951212740, SAN JOSE, CA 95121-2740

Mortgage

Document Number0024379719
DateJan 14, 2020
Instrument24379719
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 13, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Malott Dr was $10,352.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$687,696 (+2%) Land $412,619 Building $275,077
2025$10,352.00 Homeowner's exemption$674,213 Land $404,529 Building $269,684
2023$9,837.00 (+2.27%) Homeowner's exemption$648,035 Land $388,822 Building $259,213
2022$9,619.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 981 Malott Dr in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.

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

The area around 981 Malott 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 761 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
Ridge Wireless
Fixed Wireless
100 / 60
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Sail Internet, Verizon.

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