Santa Clara County property record for 985 E Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,654 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,310 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 249-24-011 |
| Primary APN | 249-24-011 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,654 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,654 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 985 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN JOSE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95112-1714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-8 |
| Legal Subdivision | COOK & BRANHAM ADD |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 311 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 501102 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023677285 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 985 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1714 |
| Document Number | 0023677288 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23677288 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 985 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951121714, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1714 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 985 E EMPIRE ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1714 |
| Document Number | 0023677285 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23677285 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2017 |
| 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 | Community Property |
| Address | 985 E EMPIRE ST SAN JOSE CA 951121714, SAN JOSE, CA 95112-1714 |
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 | $72,035 (+2%) Land $22,586 Building $49,449 | |
| 2025 | $2,310.00 (+4.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,624 (+4.04%) Land $22,144 Building $48,480 |
| 2023 | $2,213.00 (+0.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,884 Land $21,285 Building $46,599 |
| 2022 | $2,193.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1997–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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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