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511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 - Property report

Also known as: 511 E Empire St

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1938

Acreage

0.13

General Information

Address
Primary address
511 E Empire St
San Jose, CA 95112
Zip code
95112
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
249-32-069

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,557
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
2,848
Stories
2
Year built
1938
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.13
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
57 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 511 East Empire 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
08/27/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/27/2021 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/27/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
07/22/2014 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX, X.X.
07/18/2014 Affidavit of Death/Affidavit D XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/12/2014 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 511 East Empire 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
$3,557
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$294,495
Land value
$91,385
Building value
$203,110

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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 $294,495 1.2079 $3,557 +7.38%
2024-2025 $288,722 1.1474 $3,313 +1.50%
2023-2024 $283,062 1.1531 $3,264 +0.86%
2022-2023 $277,513 1.1661 $3,236 +1.44%
2021-2022 $272,073 1.1723 $3,190 +1.80%
2020-2021 $269,284 1.1637 $3,134 +1.89%
2019-2020 $264,005 1.165 $3,076 +0.74%
2018-2019 $258,829 1.1796 $3,053 +0.63%
2017-2018 $253,755 1.1957 $3,034 +0.62%
2016-2017 $248,780 1.2121 $3,015 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/20/2026
01/19/1938

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Fire hazard 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 0.08
Empire Gardens Elementary School 2 Public K-5 232 0.67
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.67
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.74
Horace Mann Elementary School 4 Public K-5 300 0.74
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.79
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.88
Rocketship Discovery Prep 6 Charter K-5 437 0.93
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 1.23
Anne Darling Elementary School 3 Public K-5 295 1.24
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.67
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.74
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.79
Muwekma Ohlone Middle 4 Public 6-8 630 0.82
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.88
Legacy Academy NR Charter 6-8 13 0.88
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 1.23
Challenger - Berryessa NR Private PK, K-8 764 1.53
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 1.84
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 1.84
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
San Jose High School 3 Public 9-12 934 0.80
Cristo Rey San Jose High School NR Private 9-10 250 1.23
Notre Dame High School San Jose NR Private 9-12 660 1.53
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School 2 Charter 12 164 1.63
Bellarmine College Preparatory NR Private 9-12 1,648 1.81
Bellarmine College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 1,640 1.82
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 1.84
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 1.84
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 1.87
Pegasus High School 2 Public 11-12 132 1.92

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Neighbors for 511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA

596 N 11th St, San Jose 557 N 12th St, San Jose 536 Jackson St, San Jose 580 Jackson St, San Jose 515 N 12th St, San Jose 676 N 14th St, San Jose 562 N 11th St, San Jose 534 N 12th St, San Jose 559 Jackson St, San Jose 695 Jackson St, San Jose 505 E Empire St, San Jose 640 N 12th St, San Jose 549 E Empire St, San Jose 555 N 12th St, San Jose 529 N 12th St, San Jose 678 N 12th St, San Jose 550 N 11th St, San Jose 545 N 13th St, San Jose 553 Jackson St, San Jose 592 N 11th St, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 511 East Empire 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 511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

The development at 511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was built in 1938.

What is the total square footage of 511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 has a total of 2,848 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 is currently assessed at $294,495.

What are the property taxes for 511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

The property taxes for 511 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 total $3,557.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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