981 Pine Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 981 Pine Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$2,070,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$26,632 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Mortgage
Oct 2019 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN429-26-032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN429-26-032

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,844 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,098 sqft
1st Floor Area1,098 sqft
Utility RoomUtility Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleH-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address981 PINE AVE
CitySAN JOSE
StateCA
Zip95125-2551
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1-8
Legal SubdivisionLOUISE TR
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JOSE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract502400

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address981 PINE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2551
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSurviving Spouse

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 17, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 17, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Jun 28, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Jun 28, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
STAR ONE CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 3, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 3, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 30, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202425693344
Prior Transfer DateAug 27, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0025693343
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 17, 2019
Property Address981 PINE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2551
Document Number0024306028
Instrument DateOct 10, 2019
Instrument24306028
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address981 PINE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2551

Mortgage

Document Number0024306029
DateOct 17, 2019
Instrument24306029
Lender
NameMIDWEST EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2049

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateOct 17, 2019
Property Address981 PINE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2551
Document Number0024306030
Instrument DateOct 10, 2019
Instrument24306030
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 25, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address981 PINE AVE SAN JOSE CA 951252551, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2551

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJun 28, 2018
Property Address981 PINE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2551
Document Number0023965921
Instrument DateJun 21, 2018
Instrument23965921
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 4, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address981 PINE AVE SAN JOSE CA 951252551, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2551

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateJun 28, 2018
Property Address981 PINE AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2551
Document Number0023965919
Instrument DateJun 21, 2018
Instrument23965919
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 4, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address981 PINE AVE SAN JOSE CA 951252551, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-2551

Mortgage

Document Number23965920
DateJun 28, 2018
Instrument23965920
Lender
NameSTAR ONE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSUNNYVALE, CA 94088
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueJun 27, 2043
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalitySan Jose City
Unified School DistrictSan Jose Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,780,000 (-14.01%) Land $1,602,000 Building $178,000
2025$26,632.00 (+161.92%)$2,070,000 (+175.73%) Land $1,863,000 Building $207,000
2023$10,168.00 (+0.86%)$750,745 Land $457,102 Building $293,643
2022$10,081.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 41 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies41 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

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 972 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.

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