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959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 - Property report

Also known as: 959 University Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.278

Sale price

$965,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
959 University Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
Zip code
95126
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
261-12-004

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/14/2014
Sale price
$965,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$14,195
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.278
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residential (R-2)

Area overview

Walk score
66 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
50 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/14/2014 $965,000 XXXX, XXXXXXX; XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X; XXXXXXXX, XXXX X
06/23/2006 $1,081,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
06/26/1992 $415,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX/XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/03/2024 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXX
06/13/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
05/23/2017 Quitclaim Deed XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/14/2017 Deed of Trust XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX.XXX XXX
08/14/2014 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX
08/14/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX
06/23/2006 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXX X
09/05/2001 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
03/11/1998 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
06/26/1992 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX/XXXXXX, XXXX+

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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Tax

Property taxes for 959 University Avenue, 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
$14,195
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,175,165
Land value
$869,775
Building value
$305,390

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,175,165 1.2079 $14,195 +7.38%
2024-2025 $1,152,123 1.1474 $13,219 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,129,533 1.1531 $13,025 +0.86%
2022-2023 $1,107,386 1.1661 $12,913 +1.46%
2021-2022 $1,085,674 1.1723 $12,727 +1.78%
2020-2021 $1,074,543 1.1637 $12,504 +1.89%
2019-2020 $1,053,474 1.165 $12,273 +4.95%
2018-2019 $1,032,818 1.1322 $11,694 -2.13%
2017-2018 $999,308 1.1957 $11,948 +0.62%
2016-2017 $979,715 1.2121 $11,875 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/25/2014
07/11/2006
04/27/1992
10/17/1988
07/26/1988

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Merritt Trace Elementary School 4 Public K-5 831 0.84
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.90
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.95
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 1.00
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 1.00
Washington Elementary School 9 Public K-5 309 1.18
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 1.23
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 1.28
Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School 3 Public K-5 451 1.54
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Herbert Hoover Middle School 3 Public 6-8 971 0.63
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.90
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.95
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 1.00
Buchser Middle School 5 Public 6-8 715 1.27
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 1.28
St Clares School NR Private K-8 277 1.32
Muwekma Ohlone Middle 4 Public 6-8 630 1.34
St. Clare Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 278 1.35
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bellarmine College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 1,640 0.14
Bellarmine College Preparatory NR Private 9-12 1,648 0.15
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.90
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 0.92
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.95
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 1.84
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 1.97
Santa Clara Adult NR Public 0 1.99
Wilson Alternative School 2 Public K-12 163 2.00

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Neighbors for 959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA

970 University Ave, San Jose 755 Elm St, San Jose 878 Myrtle St, San Jose 1027 W Taylor St, San Jose 992 University Ave, San Jose 764 Laurel St, San Jose 828 Myrtle St, San Jose 759 Villa St, San Jose 825 W Taylor St, San Jose 801 W Taylor St, San Jose 949 Emory St, San Jose 773 Laurel St, San Jose 709 Stockton Ave, San Jose 1746 The Alameda, San Jose 716 Elm St, San Jose 971 University Ave, San Jose 872 Myrtle St, San Jose 838 Myrtle St, San Jose 815 W Taylor St, San Jose 765 W Taylor St, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA

95110, Santa Clara County, CA 95112, Santa Clara County, CA 95113, Santa Clara County, CA 95116, Santa Clara County, CA 95117, Santa Clara County, CA 95118, Santa Clara County, CA 95122, Santa Clara County, CA 95125, Santa Clara County, CA 95128, Santa Clara County, CA 95129, Santa Clara County, CA 95130, Santa Clara County, CA 95133, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

When was 959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold and what was the sale price?

959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold on 08/14/2014 for $965,000.

What is the assessed value of 959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is currently assessed at $1,175,165.

What are the property taxes for 959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The property taxes for 959 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 total $14,194.

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