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538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 - Property report

Also known as: 538 N 16th St

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1918

Acreage

0.13

General Information

Address
Primary address
538 N 16th St
San Jose, CA 95112
Zip code
95112
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
249-28-024

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,470
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
2,540
Stories
1
Year built
1918
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.13
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
70 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
52 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
91 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/15/2018 Quitclaim Deed Trust Transfer XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/15/2018 Quitclaim Deed Trust Transfer XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/29/2017 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/20/2002 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXX XXXXX, XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,470
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$121,682
Land value
$30,920
Building value
$90,762

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $121,682 1.2079 $1,470 +7.38%
2024-2025 $119,297 1.1474 $1,369 +1.49%
2023-2024 $116,959 1.1531 $1,349 +0.86%
2022-2023 $114,667 1.1661 $1,337 +1.45%
2021-2022 $112,419 1.1723 $1,318 +1.79%
2020-2021 $111,268 1.1637 $1,295 +1.89%
2019-2020 $109,087 1.165 $1,271 +0.74%
2018-2019 $106,949 1.1796 $1,262 +0.63%
2017-2018 $104,853 1.1957 $1,254 +0.62%
2016-2017 $102,798 1.2121 $1,246 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/24/1964

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Grant Elementary School 2 Public K-5 375 0.35
Empire Gardens Elementary School 2 Public K-5 232 0.38
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.50
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.58
Rocketship Discovery Prep 6 Charter K-5 437 0.66
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.84
Horace Mann Elementary School 4 Public K-5 300 0.94
Anne Darling Elementary School 3 Public K-5 295 0.96
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.99
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 1.02
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.50
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.58
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.84
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.99
Legacy Academy NR Charter 6-8 13 0.99
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 1.02
Muwekma Ohlone Middle 4 Public 6-8 630 1.02
Challenger - Berryessa NR Private PK, K-8 764 1.45
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 1.54
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 1.54
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
San Jose High School 3 Public 9-12 934 0.60
Cristo Rey San Jose High School NR Private 9-10 250 1.01
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 1.54
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 1.54
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School 2 Charter 12 164 1.56
Pegasus High School 2 Public 11-12 132 1.62
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock School 3 Charter 6-12 529 1.64
Ace Charter High 4 Charter 9-12 370 1.64
KIPP San Jose Collegiate 9 Charter 9-12 516 1.64
Notre Dame High School San Jose NR Private 9-12 660 1.71

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Neighbors for 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA

650 N 15th St, San Jose 744 E Taylor St, San Jose 616 N 15th St, San Jose 652 N 14th St, San Jose 641 N 16th St, San Jose 575 N 16th St, San Jose 732 E Taylor St, San Jose 693 N 17th St, San Jose 612 N 16th St, San Jose 585 N 16th St, San Jose 631 N 17th St, San Jose 621 N 16th St, San Jose 632 N 14th St, San Jose 660 N 15th St, San Jose 684 N 15th St, San Jose 642 N 14th St, San Jose 720 E Taylor St, San Jose 686 N 15th St, San Jose 656 N 16th St, San Jose 681 N 17th St, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA

95110, Santa Clara County, CA 95111, Santa Clara County, CA 95113, Santa Clara County, CA 95116, Santa Clara County, CA 95117, Santa Clara County, CA 95118, Santa Clara County, CA 95121, Santa Clara County, CA 95122, Santa Clara County, CA 95125, Santa Clara County, CA 95126, Santa Clara County, CA 95127, Santa Clara County, CA 95128, Santa Clara County, CA 95133, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

The development at 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was built in 1918.

What is the total square footage of 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 has a total of 2,540 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 is currently assessed at $121,682.

What are the property taxes for 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

The property taxes for 538 North 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 total $1,469.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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