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1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 - Property report

Also known as: 1542 Martin Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Year built

1914

Acreage

0.179

Sale price

$1,675,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1542 Martin Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
Zip code
95126
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
274-13-060

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/22/2022
Sale price
$1,675,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$21,050
Current property tax
$20,965
Building
Property type
Single Family
Year built
1914
Lot
Acreage
0.179
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

Area overview

Walk score
82 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/22/2022 $1,675,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX
09/14/2000 $635,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXX X
10/28/1999 $345,000 XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/24/2025 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/22/2022 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/22/2022 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
11/17/2020 Deed of Trust XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/10/2020 Deed of Trust XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/29/2015 Substitution of Trustee & Reco XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX. XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/16/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX
04/15/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX. XXXXXXX
04/15/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
04/19/2011 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1542 Martin 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
$21,050
Current property tax
$20,965
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,742,670
Land value
$1,274,490
Building value
$468,180

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,742,670 1.2079 $21,050 +7.38%
2024-2025 $1,708,500 1.1474 $19,603 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,675,000 1.1531 $19,314 +83.70%
2022-2023 $901,643 1.1661 $10,514 +1.46%
2021-2022 $883,965 1.1723 $10,363 +1.79%
2020-2021 $874,902 1.1637 $10,181 +1.89%
2019-2020 $857,748 1.165 $9,993 +4.95%
2018-2019 $840,930 1.1322 $9,521 -3.41%
2017-2018 $824,442 1.1957 $9,858 +0.62%
2016-2017 $808,278 1.2121 $9,797 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/29/2023
10/26/2010
03/17/2000
12/14/1999
04/17/1996

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.43
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.43
Merritt Trace Elementary School 4 Public K-5 831 0.46
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.48
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.48
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.48
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.53
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.12
Gardner Elementary School 4 Public K-5 389 1.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.43
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.48
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.53
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.56
Herbert Hoover Middle School 3 Public 6-8 971 0.56
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.83
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.83
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.12
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 1.60
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.63
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 0.43
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.53
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.56
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.83
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.83
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.83
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 1.06
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.63
Del Mar High School 5 Public 9-12 1,293 1.74

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Neighbors for 1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA

1566 Martin Ave, San Jose 1579 Hanchett Ave, San Jose 1437 Park Ave, San Jose 1591 Martin Ave, San Jose 1433 Shasta Ave, San Jose 1557 Martin Ave, San Jose 1549 Martin Ave, San Jose 270 Dana Ave, San Jose 1435 Sierra Ave, San Jose 1479 Sierra Ave, San Jose 1558 Martin Ave, San Jose 1563 Hanchett Ave, San Jose 1517 Shasta Ave, San Jose 1472 Martin Ave, San Jose 1585 Naglee Ave, San Jose 1495 Hanchett Ave, San Jose 1595 Hanchett Ave, San Jose 1572 Hanchett Ave, San Jose 1556 Hanchett Ave, San Jose 1605 Martin Ave, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 1542 Martin 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

What is the year built for 1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The development at 1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was built in 1914.

When was 1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold and what was the sale price?

1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold on 12/22/2022 for $1,675,000.

What is the assessed value of 1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is currently assessed at $1,742,670.

What are the property taxes for 1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The property taxes for 1542 Martin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 total $21,049.

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