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171 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Property Information

171 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 171 East Empire Street, San Jose
Zip code 95112
County Santa Clara
Tract 7947
Neighborhood Japantown
Parcel ID 249-40-071

Sales & Tax Overview for 171 East Empire Street, San Jose

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Sale date 02/12/2026
Sale price $620,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $4,086

Lot & Building Information for 171 East Empire Street, San Jose

Building class Condominium, Townhouse (06)
Acreage 0.07
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Zoning district Multi Family Residential (R-M)

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About 171 East Empire Street, San Jose

What is the assessed value of 171 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $345,291, the tax amount paid for 171 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 is $4,170.

When was 171 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 last sold and what was the last sale price?

171 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was last sold in 02/12/2026 for $620,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 171 East Empire Street, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/12/2026 $620,000
01/28/2002 $234,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 171 East Empire Street, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/12/2026 Grant Deed
02/09/2021 Quitclaim Deed
09/12/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 10/01/2027
08/08/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
08/17/2010 Deed
01/28/2002 Deed
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Property Taxes for 171 East Empire Street, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,171
Current property tax $4,086
Market value $345,291

Assessment History for 171 East Empire Street, San Jose

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 171 East Empire Street, San Jose, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $345,291 1.2079 $4,171 +7.38%
2024-2025 $338,522 1.1474 $3,884 +1.50%
2023-2024 $331,886 1.1531 $3,827 +0.86%
2022-2023 $325,380 1.1661 $3,794 +1.45%
2021-2022 $319,001 1.1723 $3,740 +1.79%

Permits for 171 East Empire Street, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
07/18/2025
02/03/2025
08/08/2011
06/29/1987
06/12/1987
04/12/1987
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Grant Elementary School 2 Public K-5 375 0.43
Horace Mann Elementary School 4 Public K-5 300 0.69
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.71
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.97
Empire Gardens Elementary School 2 Public K-5 232 1.13

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muwekma Ohlone Middle 4 Public 6-8 630 0.60
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.71
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.97
Legacy Academy NR Charter 6-8 13 0.97
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 1.19

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
San Jose High School 3 Public 9-12 934 1.23
Bellarmine College Preparatory NR Private 9-12 1,648 1.36
Bellarmine College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 1,640 1.37
Notre Dame High School San Jose NR Private 9-12 660 1.42
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 1.42

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Neighbors for 171 East Empire Street, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 171 East Empire Street, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
519 N 4th St, San Jose 01/20/2004
640 N 10th St, San Jose 2,136 05/24/2022
682 N 4th St, San Jose 09/24/2018
642 N 4th St, San Jose 06/17/1998 $250,000
670 N 4th St, San Jose 3,562 08/11/2025
646 N 2nd St, San Jose 02/20/1998 $208,500
698 N 4th St, San Jose 4,622 04/06/2004
694 N 3rd St, San Jose
629 N 3rd St, San Jose 02/25/2020
643 N 3rd St, San Jose 3,710 12/16/2025
659 N 3rd St, San Jose 3,510
642 N 2nd St, San Jose 1,780 11/05/2021 $1,370,000
637 N 3rd St, San Jose 3,960 12/16/2025
602 N 2nd St, San Jose 1,614 11/12/2015 $840,000
646 N 4th St, San Jose 11/05/1998
638 N 4th St, San Jose 04/13/1989 $125,000
645 N 4th St, San Jose 10/01/2018
640 N 2nd St, San Jose 01/29/2026 $1,500,000
674 N 4th St, San Jose 02/14/2023 $950,000
620 N 4th St, San Jose

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