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478 North 12th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Property Information

478 North 12th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 478 North 12th Street, San Jose
Alternate address(es) 480 N 12th St
Zip code 95112
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown San Jose
Parcel ID 249-53-049

Sales & Tax Overview for 478 North 12th Street, San Jose

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Sale date 07/30/2002
Sale price $1,500
Arm's length
Property tax $4,162

Lot & Building Information for 478 North 12th Street, San Jose

Building sqft 1,678
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.13
Lot sqft 5,750
Units 2
Year built 1918
Stories 1
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Zoning district Two Family Residential (R-2)

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About 478 North 12th Street, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 478 North 12th Street, San Jose, CA 95112?

478 North 12th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was built in 1918 and has a total of 1,678 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 478 North 12th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $344,545, the tax amount paid for 478 North 12th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 is $4,161.

When was 478 North 12th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 last sold?

478 North 12th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 was last sold in 07/20/2021.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 478 North 12th Street, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/30/2002 $1,500
10/31/1995 $205,500
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 478 North 12th Street, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/20/2021 Deed of Trust 08/01/2036
07/20/2021 Grant Deed
09/12/2018 Release
05/25/2018 Lien
05/16/2011 Release Lien
12/21/2010 Certificate Amount Due
07/30/2002 Deed
10/31/1995 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 478 North 12th Street, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $4,162
Market value $344,545

Assessment History for 478 North 12th Street, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $344,545 1.2079 $4,162 +7.38%
2024-2025 $337,790 1.1474 $3,876 +1.50%
2023-2024 $331,168 1.1531 $3,819 +0.86%
2022-2023 $324,676 1.1661 $3,786 +1.45%
2021-2022 $318,311 1.1723 $3,732 +1.79%

Permits for 478 North 12th Street, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
05/17/1995
08/29/1972
10/14/1971
10/04/1971
09/10/1971
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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 0.17
Empire Gardens Elementary School 2 Public K-5 232 0.61
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.62
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.66
Horace Mann Elementary School 4 Public K-5 300 0.71

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Patrick Elementary School NR Private K-8 226 0.62
Ace Inspire Academy 3 Charter 5-8 239 0.66
Sunrise Middle 5 Charter 5-8 308 0.71
Legacy Academy NR Charter 6-8 13 0.82
Perseverance Preparatory NR Charter 5-8 84 0.82

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
San Jose High School 3 Public 9-12 934 0.72
Cristo Rey San Jose High School NR Private 9-10 250 1.14
Notre Dame High School San Jose NR Private 9-12 660 1.50
San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School 2 Charter 12 164 1.69
Adult Education Eastside Union NR Public 0 1.79

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Neighbors for 478 North 12th Street, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 478 North 12th Street, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
446 N 14th St, San Jose 12/08/2021 $1,450,000
463 N 15th St, San Jose 10/05/2017
435 N 12th St, San Jose 1,254 10/20/2022
455 N 14th St, San Jose 01/28/2022 $500,000
559 Washington St, San Jose 08/30/2002 $138,000
399 N 12th St, San Jose 1,925 04/10/2024
457 N 15th St, San Jose 04/22/2020 $920,000
374 N 11th St, San Jose 1,620
424 N 14th St, San Jose 08/18/2020 $1,038,000
435 N 14th St, San Jose 10/31/2025
456 N 13th St, San Jose 01/26/2026
649 Washington St, San Jose 10/25/2019
486 N 14th St, San Jose 06/09/2022 $1,170,000
415 N 14th St, San Jose
475 N 14th St, San Jose 10/17/2022
639 Washington St, San Jose 06/22/2018 $735,000
426 N 13th St, San Jose 04/09/2013 $400,000
629 Washington St, San Jose 06/15/2021 $778,000
407 N 12th St, San Jose 07/29/2016
431 N 14th St, San Jose 09/18/2020 $952,000

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