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1085 Merle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 - Property report

Also known as: 1085 Merle Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.134

Sale price

$2,450,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1085 Merle Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
Zip code
95125
Neighborhood
Willow Glen
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
264-56-073
Tract
12

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/13/2025
Sale price
$2,450,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$20,146
Current property tax
$20,061
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.134
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
47 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
84 /100.  Very Bikeable

Ownership information for 1085 Merle Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 1085 Merle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/28/2026 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/21/2025 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/13/2025 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/13/2025 Grant Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX
07/05/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/05/2017 Grant Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXX
12/11/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/11/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
10/15/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX, X.X.
05/01/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1085 Merle 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
Base tax
$20,146
Current property tax
$20,061
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,667,848
Land value
$1,126,449
Building value
$541,399

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,667,848 1.2079 $20,146 +8.55%
2024-2025 $1,617,499 1.1474 $18,559 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,585,784 1.1531 $18,286 +0.86%
2022-2023 $1,554,691 1.1661 $18,129 +1.46%
2021-2022 $1,524,208 1.1723 $17,868 +1.78%
2020-2021 $1,508,580 1.1637 $17,555 +1.89%
2019-2020 $1,479,000 1.165 $17,230 +4.95%
2018-2019 $1,450,000 1.1322 $16,417 +115.74%
2017-2018 $636,439 1.1957 $7,610 +0.62%
2016-2017 $623,961 1.2121 $7,563 -40.97%

Permit information for 1085 Merle Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/11/2024
05/10/2024
06/04/2013
05/08/2013
08/25/2005

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Risk

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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)
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 0.21
Willow Glen Elementary School 6 Public K-5 699 0.51
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.73
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.73
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.73
Gardner Elementary School 4 Public K-5 389 0.82
Ernesto Galarza Elementary School 3 Public K-5 338 0.92
Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School 8 Public K-5 300 0.92
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.95
Private Educational Network School NR Private K-12 0 1.06
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 0.21
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.73
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.73
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.73
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.95
Sacred Heart Nativity School NR Private 6-8 106 0.99
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.33
Willow Glen Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,155 1.40
Downtown College Preparatory Middle 3 Charter 5-8 294 1.54
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.73
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.73
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.73
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.95
Private Educational Network School NR Private K-12 0 1.06
Willow Glen High School 7 Public 9-12 1,656 1.38
Downtown College Preparatory School 5 Charter 9-12 495 1.53
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.65
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 1.72
Del Mar High School 5 Public 9-12 1,293 1.74

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Frequently asked questions

When was 1085 Merle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 last sold and what was the sale price?

1085 Merle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 was last sold on 03/13/2025 for $2,450,000.

What is the assessed value of 1085 Merle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125?

1085 Merle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 is currently assessed at $1,667,848.

What are the property taxes for 1085 Merle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125?

The property taxes for 1085 Merle Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 total $20,145.

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