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856 Chestnut Street, San Jose, CA 95110 Property Information

856 Chestnut Street, San Jose, CA 95110 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose
Zip code 95110
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown San Jose
Parcel ID 259-01-046

Sales & Tax Overview for 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose

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Sale date 10/26/2012
Sale price $375,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $5,493

Lot & Building Information for 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.126
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Zoning district Light Industrial (LI)

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About 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose

What is the assessed value of 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose, CA 95110 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $461,772, the tax amount paid for 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose, CA 95110 is $5,577.

When was 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose, CA 95110 last sold and what was the last sale price?

856 Chestnut Street, San Jose, CA 95110 was last sold in 10/26/2012 for $375,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/26/2012 $375,000
05/25/2012 $288,500
10/24/2006 $520,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/26/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 11/01/2042
10/26/2012 Grant Deed
08/23/2012 Release Lien
08/23/2012 Release Lien
05/25/2012 Trustees Deed
04/26/2012 Notice Trustee Sale
03/01/2012 Certificate Amount Due
01/25/2012 Notice of Default
01/25/2012 Assignment Deed of Trust/Mortg
11/01/2011 Certificate Amount Due
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $5,578
Current property tax $5,493
Market value $461,772

Assessment History for 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $461,772 1.2079 $5,578 +7.38%
2024-2025 $452,719 1.1474 $5,194 +1.50%
2023-2024 $443,843 1.1531 $5,118 +0.86%
2022-2023 $435,141 1.1661 $5,074 +1.46%
2021-2022 $426,610 1.1723 $5,001 +1.78%

Permits for 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
11/12/2012
04/11/2007
06/25/2003
07/07/1999
12/11/1974
01/20/1959
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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 (miles)
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.97
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 1.11
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 1.11
Merritt Trace Elementary School 4 Public K-5 831 1.15
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 1.27

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Herbert Hoover Middle School 3 Public 6-8 971 0.94
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.97
Muwekma Ohlone Middle 4 Public 6-8 630 1.00
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 1.11
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 1.27

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bellarmine College Preparatory NR Private 9-12 1,648 0.20
Bellarmine College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 1,640 0.21
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.97
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 1.22
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 1.27

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Neighbors for 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 856 Chestnut Street, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
877 Chestnut St, San Jose 10,000 06/03/2002 $240,000
564 University Ave, San Jose 01/15/2016 $505,000
2588 Rymar Ln, San Jose 06/03/2008
2572 Island Palm CT, San Jose 08/08/2005 $650,000
560 W Hedding St, San Jose 02/10/2017 $850,000
2204 Rose Arbor CT, San Jose 06/12/2026
544 University Ave, San Jose 06/02/2016
1074 Ivy Glen Dr, San Jose 10/22/2010
533 University Ave, San Jose 08/17/2001 $47,500
562 University Ave, San Jose 1,104 05/30/2006
875 Chestnut St, San Jose
832 Fan Palm CT, San Jose 07/01/2008
870 Stockton Ave, San Jose
1086 Ivy Glen Dr, San Jose 07/06/2023
817 Coleman Ave, San Jose 08/14/2018 $2,900,000
1062 Ivy Glen Dr, San Jose 10/24/2012 $9,000
2186 Rose Arbor CT, San Jose 09/28/2011
610 W Hedding St, San Jose 3,200 08/09/2024 $1,550,000
550 University Ave, San Jose 1,962 09/25/2017
2182 Celeste CT, San Jose 10/02/2012

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