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497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 - Property report

Also known as: 497 S Willard Ave

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Property type

Three and Four Family (03)

Year built

1960

Acreage

0.16

Sale price

$700,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
497 S Willard Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
Zip code
95126
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
277-18-041

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/10/2013
Sale price
$700,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,412
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Three and Four Family
Building sq. ft.
2,677
Stories
2
Year built
1960
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.16
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multi Family Residential (R-M)
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
77 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable

Ownership information for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/10/2013 $700,000 XX, XXXX XXXXX, XXXX; XXXXX, XXXXX
12/18/2009 $660,000 XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXX X XX, XXXXXXX X
08/19/2008 $580,000 XX, XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/10/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XX, XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/10/2013 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XX, XXXX
05/10/2013 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXX XX, XXXX
05/10/2013 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXX XX XXXXX, XXXX
06/22/2012 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXX XX
06/22/2012 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXX X
12/18/2009 Deed XX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXX X
08/19/2008 Deed XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XX, XXXXXXX XXXX
02/22/2008 Deed XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/30/2006 Deed XXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 497 South Willard 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
$10,412
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$861,987
Land value
$517,193
Building value
$344,794

Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $861,987 1.2079 $10,412 +7.38%
2024-2025 $845,086 1.1474 $9,697 +1.50%
2023-2024 $828,516 1.1531 $9,554 +0.86%
2022-2023 $812,271 1.1661 $9,472 +1.46%
2021-2022 $796,345 1.1723 $9,336 +1.79%
2020-2021 $788,180 1.1637 $9,172 +1.89%
2019-2020 $772,727 1.165 $9,002 +0.74%
2018-2019 $757,577 1.1796 $8,936 +0.63%
2017-2018 $742,724 1.1957 $8,880 +0.62%
2016-2017 $728,162 1.2121 $8,826 +0.46%

Permit information for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/28/2025
08/01/2025
06/27/2025
04/06/2023
09/28/2012

*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)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.48
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.58
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.59
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.59
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 0.74
Merritt Trace Elementary School 4 Public K-5 831 0.82
Gardner Elementary School 4 Public K-5 389 1.19
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.48
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.58
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.70
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 0.74
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.84
Herbert Hoover Middle School 3 Public 6-8 971 0.97
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.26
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 1.32
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.48
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 0.76
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 0.81
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.84
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.87
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.26
Del Mar High School 5 Public 9-12 1,293 1.37

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The development at 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 has a total of 2,677 square feet.

When was 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold and what was the sale price?

497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold on 05/10/2013 for $700,000.

What is the assessed value of 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is currently assessed at $861,987.

What are the property taxes for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The property taxes for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 total $10,411.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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