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

Also known as: 480 E Empire St

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1928

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$309,015

General Information

Address
Primary address
480 E Empire St
San Jose, CA 95112
Alternate address(es)
482 E Empire St
Zip code
95112
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
249-51-046

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/25/2007
Sale price
$309,015
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,137
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
2,700
Stories
2
Year built
1928
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.14
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 information for 480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/25/2007 $309,015 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
06/23/2005 $505,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X
12/29/2000 $109,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/07/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/07/2020 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
02/07/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
04/02/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/09/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
03/09/2018 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
10/22/2007 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/22/2007 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX X
06/25/2007 Deed XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXX X XX
06/23/2005 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 480 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
$12,137
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,004,823
Land value
$643,089
Building value
$361,734

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,004,823 1.2079 $12,137 +7.38%
2024-2025 $985,122 1.1474 $11,303 +1.50%
2023-2024 $965,807 1.1531 $11,137 +0.86%
2022-2023 $946,871 1.1661 $11,041 +1.46%
2021-2022 $928,306 1.1723 $10,883 +1.79%
2020-2021 $918,789 1.1637 $10,692 +1.89%
2019-2020 $900,775 1.165 $10,494 +0.74%
2018-2019 $883,114 1.1796 $10,417 +0.63%
2017-2018 $865,799 1.1957 $10,352 +5.44%
2016-2017 $810,000 1.2121 $9,818 +16.16%

Permit information for 480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/10/2003
09/28/1932

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Risk

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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 0.11
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.62
Horace Mann Elementary School 4 Public K-5 300 0.68
Empire Gardens Elementary School 2 Public K-5 232 0.71
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.77
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.81
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.84
Rocketship Discovery Prep 6 Charter K-5 437 0.97
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 1.26
Anne Darling Elementary School 3 Public K-5 295 1.29
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.62
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.77
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.81
Muwekma Ohlone Middle 4 Public 6-8 630 0.82
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.84
Legacy Academy NR Charter 6-8 13 0.84
Five Wounds School NR Private K-8 0 1.26
Challenger - Berryessa NR Private PK, K-8 764 1.58
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 1.81
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 1.89
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
San Jose High School 3 Public 9-12 934 0.83
Cristo Rey San Jose High School NR Private 9-10 250 1.25
Notre Dame High School San Jose NR Private 9-12 660 1.48
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School 2 Charter 12 164 1.68
Bellarmine College Preparatory NR Private 9-12 1,648 1.77
Bellarmine College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 1,640 1.78
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 1.81
Adult Education Program NR Public 0 1.89
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 1.89
Pegasus High School 2 Public 11-12 132 1.97

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

The development at 480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was built in 1928.

What is the total square footage of 480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

When was 480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 last sold and what was the sale price?

480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was last sold on 06/25/2007 for $309,015.

What is the assessed value of 480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 is currently assessed at $1,004,823.

What are the property taxes for 480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

The property taxes for 480 East Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 total $12,137.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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