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497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Property Information

497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose
Zip code 95126
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown San Jose
Parcel ID 277-18-041

Sales & Tax Overview for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose

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Sale date 05/10/2013
Sale price $700,000
Arm's length
Property tax $10,412

Lot & Building Information for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose

Building sqft 2,677
Building class Three and Four Family (03)
Acreage 0.16
Lot sqft 7,101
Units 3
Year built 1960
Stories 2
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Zoning district Multi Family Residential (R-M)

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About 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was built in 1960 and has a total of 2,677 square feet.

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

Assessed at $861,987, the tax amount paid for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is $10,411.

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

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

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/10/2013 $700,000
12/18/2009 $660,000
08/19/2008 $580,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/10/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 06/01/2043
05/10/2013 Quitclaim Deed
05/10/2013 Grant Deed
05/10/2013 Grant Deed
06/22/2012 Trust Transfer Deed
06/22/2012 Grant Deed
12/18/2009 Deed
08/19/2008 Deed
02/22/2008 Deed
11/30/2006 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $10,412
Market value $861,987

Assessment History for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
08/28/2025
08/01/2025
06/27/2025
04/06/2023
09/28/2012
10/04/2010
04/06/2010
01/26/2001
05/05/1997
08/12/1994
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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 5-12 808 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 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

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 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

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.48
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 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

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Neighbors for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 497 South Willard Avenue, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1589 Sandra Kay CT, San Jose 01/30/2018
409 Mayellen Ave, San Jose 02/09/2024
345 S Willard Ave, San Jose 01/25/2019 $1,815,000
1565 Sandra Kay CT, San Jose 08/25/2021 $718,000
487 Richmond Ave, San Jose 04/23/2021
388 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 3,658 01/22/2010
1545 Scott St, San Jose 10,404 04/14/1994 $110,000
1520 Willard Garden CT, San Jose 03/20/2020
446 Mayellen Ave, San Jose 11/13/2017
475 S Willard Ave, San Jose 01/03/2025 $1,580,000
445 S Willard Ave, San Jose 4,974 03/29/2021
425 S Willard Ave, San Jose 9,116 06/10/2004 $1,770,000
436 Menker Ave, San Jose 06/25/2003
1538 Willard Garden CT, San Jose 05/07/2019
415 S Willard Ave, San Jose 9,340 08/12/2022 $3,450,000
1520 W San Carlos St, San Jose 7,130 05/25/2022 $5,000,000
1571 Sandra Kay CT, San Jose 03/31/1994 $157,000
490 S Willard Ave, San Jose 2,213 03/11/2004 $450,000
1542 Willard Garden CT, San Jose 08/02/2010
485 S Willard Ave, San Jose 7,788 01/16/2015 $2,495,000

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