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494 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 Property Information

494 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose
Zip code 95128
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown San Jose
Parcel ID 277-16-002

Sales & Tax Overview for 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose

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Property tax $2,965

Lot & Building Information for 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.151
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

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About 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose

What is the assessed value of 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $245,505, the tax amount paid for 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 is $2,965.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose

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Title Documents for 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/05/2021 Amendment/Modification Deed of Trust 04/01/2061
01/23/2013 Assignment Deed of Trust/Mortg
               
               
               
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $2,965
Market value $245,505

Assessment History for 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $245,505 1.2079 $2,965 +7.38%
2024-2025 $240,692 1.1474 $2,762 +1.50%
2023-2024 $235,973 1.1531 $2,721 +0.86%
2022-2023 $231,347 1.1661 $2,698 +1.46%
2021-2022 $226,811 1.1723 $2,659 +1.79%

Permits for 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
01/26/2009
10/02/2008
10/27/1987
10/21/1987
01/23/1970
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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)
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.39
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 0.67
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.67
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.67
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.67

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.39
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 0.67
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.67
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.67
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.67

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 0.63
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 0.66
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.67
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.67
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.67

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Neighbors for 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 494 Menker Avenue, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
423 Menker Ave, San Jose 04/25/2001 $320,000
467 Leigh Ave, San Jose 3,068 07/29/2016
442 Menker Ave, San Jose 07/11/2018
424 Menker Ave, San Jose
357 Richmond Ave, San Jose 2,114 09/08/2025 $1,500,000
494 Richmond Ave, San Jose 01/25/2021
362 Menker Ave, San Jose 01/03/2005
456 Menker Ave, San Jose 06/04/2019 $918,000
1671 Scott St, San Jose 10/22/2020 $731,000
396 Leigh Ave, San Jose 1,248 07/05/2024
462 Menker Ave, San Jose 01/11/1999 $237,500
349 Richmond Ave, San Jose 2,708 02/11/2021
390 Leigh Ave, San Jose 06/22/2017
358 Richmond Ave, San Jose 03/06/1990 $181,500
473 Richmond Ave, San Jose 02/28/2017
431 Menker Ave, San Jose 12/03/2012
495 Richmond Ave, San Jose 08/12/2003 $370,000
486 Menker Ave, San Jose 10/02/2008 $450,000
478 Menker Ave, San Jose 01/08/2014 $470,000
343 Leigh Ave, San Jose 11/30/2021 $1,365,500

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