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78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 Property Information

78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose
Zip code 95125
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Willow Glen
Parcel ID 264-57-060

Sales & Tax Overview for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose

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Sale date 03/09/2023
Sale price $1,450,000
Arm's length
Property tax $18,222

Lot & Building Information for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.149 i
Year built 1949
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Zoning district Two Family Residential (R-2)

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About 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose

When was 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 built?

78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 was built in 1949.

What is the assessed value of 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,508,580, the tax amount paid for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 is $18,222.

When was 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 last sold?

78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 was last sold in 01/31/2024.

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Past Sales & Property History for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/09/2023 $1,450,000
11/30/2017 $1,200,000
12/31/1998 $305,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/31/2024 Grant Deed
03/17/2023 Rescission
03/09/2023 Deed of Trust 04/01/2053
03/09/2023 Grant Deed
11/30/2022 Notice of Default
11/30/2022 Substitution Trustee
11/30/2017 Deed of Trust 12/01/2047
11/30/2017 Grant Deed
05/20/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 06/01/2045
10/11/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 11/01/2043
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $18,222
Market value $1,508,580

Assessment History for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,508,580 1.2079 $18,222 +7.38%
2024-2025 $1,479,000 1.1474 $16,970 +12.14%
2023-2024 $1,312,372 1.1531 $15,133 +0.86%
2022-2023 $1,286,640 1.1661 $15,004 +1.46%
2021-2022 $1,261,413 1.1723 $14,788 +1.79%

Permits for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
06/22/2023
10/19/2020
03/30/2011
02/07/2008
01/18/2005
04/12/1994
02/18/1994
07/21/1972
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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)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.52
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 0.54
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.62

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.52
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 0.54
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.62

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.52
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.62
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.32

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Neighbors for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
70 Lester Ave, San Jose 05/08/2009 $17,500
1129 Garfield Ave, San Jose 04/17/2024
85 Lester Ave, San Jose 04/13/2011
1075 Merle Ave, San Jose
1056 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 1,384 11/30/2012 $787,500
1094 Broadway Ave, San Jose 01/12/2017 $725,000
1074 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 10,048 10/08/2008 $1,300,000
1157 Garfield Ave, San Jose 07/19/2018
82 Lester Ave, San Jose 494 08/11/2006 $665,000
86 Lester Ave, San Jose 12/04/2003 $533,500
1053 Willow St, San Jose 08/16/2022
1161 Garfield Ave, San Jose 03/07/2022
1189 Garfield Ave, San Jose 11/18/2020 $2,500,000
75 Lester Ave, San Jose 04/17/2025 $1,780,000
69 Lester Ave, San Jose 04/06/2022
1070 Broadway Ave, San Jose 06/10/2019
1087 Merle Ave, San Jose 12/08/2025 $1,550,000
1039 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 02/06/1996 $630,000
88 Lester Ave, San Jose 12/22/2020
1060 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 5,884 01/04/2001

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