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78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 - Property report

Also known as: 78 Lester Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Year built

1949

Acreage

0.149

Sale price

$1,450,000

General Information

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

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/09/2023
Sale price
$1,450,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$18,222
Building
Property type
Single Family
Year built
1949
Lot
Acreage
0.149
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residential (R-2)

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
47 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/09/2023 $1,450,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
11/30/2017 $1,200,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX; XXX, XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/31/1998 $305,000 XXX, XXXXX X XX XXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/31/2024 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/09/2023 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
03/09/2023 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX
11/30/2022 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/30/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
11/30/2017 Grant Deed XXX, XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
05/20/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/11/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXX, XXXXX X XXX/XX/XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/10/2011 Substitution of Trustee & Reco XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
01/24/2011 Deed XXX, XXXXX X XXX, XXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 78 Lester 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
$18,222
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,508,580
Land value
$1,131,435
Building value
$377,145

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,508,580 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%
2020-2021 $1,248,480 1.1637 $14,529 +1.89%
2019-2020 $1,224,000 1.165 $14,260 +4.95%
2018-2019 $1,200,000 1.1322 $13,586 +155.50%
2017-2018 $444,738 1.1957 $5,318 +0.62%
2016-2017 $436,019 1.2121 $5,285 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/22/2023
10/19/2020
03/30/2011
02/07/2008
01/18/2005

*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)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.52
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 0.54
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.62
Willow Glen Elementary School 6 Public K-5 699 0.66
Gardner Elementary School 4 Public K-5 389 0.97
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.00
Eitz Chaim Academy NR Private K-8 0 1.10
Blackford Elementary School 4 Charter K-5 374 1.17
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.52
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 0.54
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.62
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.00
Eitz Chaim Academy NR Private K-8 0 1.10
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.32
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.52
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.52
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.62
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.32
As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy NR Private K-12 37 1.37
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 1.40
Del Mar High School 5 Public 9-12 1,293 1.41
Willow Glen High School 7 Public 9-12 1,656 1.42
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 1.72

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Neighbors for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA

70 Lester Ave, San Jose 1129 Garfield Ave, San Jose 85 Lester Ave, San Jose 1075 Merle Ave, San Jose 1056 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 1094 Broadway Ave, San Jose 1074 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 1157 Garfield Ave, San Jose 82 Lester Ave, San Jose 86 Lester Ave, San Jose 1053 Willow St, San Jose 1161 Garfield Ave, San Jose 1189 Garfield Ave, San Jose 75 Lester Ave, San Jose 69 Lester Ave, San Jose 1070 Broadway Ave, San Jose 1087 Merle Ave, San Jose 1039 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 88 Lester Ave, San Jose 1060 Lincoln Ave, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA

95032, Santa Clara County, CA 95110, Santa Clara County, CA 95111, 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 95121, Santa Clara County, CA 95122, Santa Clara County, CA 95126, Santa Clara County, CA 95128, Santa Clara County, CA 95130, Santa Clara County, CA 95133, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125?

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

When was 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 last sold and what was the sale price?

78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 was last sold on 03/09/2023 for $1,450,000.

What is the assessed value of 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125?

78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 is currently assessed at $1,508,580.

What are the property taxes for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125?

The property taxes for 78 Lester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 total $18,222.

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