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398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Property Information

398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose
Alternate address(es) 402 S Buena Vista Ave
Zip code 95126
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown San Jose
Parcel ID 277-18-046

Sales & Tax Overview for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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Sale date 11/09/2022
Sale price $1,485,000
Arm's length
Property tax $18,662

Lot & Building Information for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

Building sqft 2,404
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.24
Lot sqft 10,701
Units 4
Year built 1950
Stories 1
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Zoning district Agricultural (A(PD))

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Other Property Data for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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About 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was built in 1950 and has a total of 2,404 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,544,994, the tax amount paid for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is $18,661.

When was 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold and what was the last sale price?

398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold in 11/09/2022 for $1,485,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/09/2022 $1,485,000
06/20/2017 $1,112,000
12/31/2015 $700,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/23/2025 Deed of Trust 01/01/2056
01/27/2025 Deed of Trust 02/04/2055
11/09/2022 Deed of Trust 12/01/2052
11/09/2022 Grant Deed
08/14/2018 Grant Deed
08/14/2018 Deed of Trust 09/01/2048
08/14/2018 Grant Deed
06/20/2017 Deed of Trust 07/01/2047
06/20/2017 Grant Deed
12/31/2015 Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $18,662
Market value $1,544,994

Assessment History for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 398 South Buena Vista 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 $1,544,994 1.2079 $18,662 +7.38%
2024-2025 $1,514,700 1.1474 $17,380 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,485,000 1.1531 $17,124 +20.76%
2022-2023 $1,216,008 1.1661 $14,180 +1.46%
2021-2022 $1,192,165 1.1723 $13,976 +1.78%

Permits for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

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03/23/2022
       
       
       
       
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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 0.47
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.57
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.57
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.60
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.60

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.47
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.60
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.60
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.60
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.64

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.60
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.60
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.60
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 0.63
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.71

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Neighbors for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 398 South Buena Vista Avenue, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
366 Page St, San Jose 2,307 09/23/2010 $385,000
437 Page St, San Jose 02/20/2003 $515,000
449 Page St, San Jose 1,224 02/28/1994 $145,000
315 S Willard Ave, San Jose 05/25/2022 $3,900,000
1530 Willard Garden CT, San Jose 10/18/2024 $410,000
1490 Douglas St, San Jose 01/27/2011 $260,000
1488 Douglas St, San Jose 05/26/2022 $860,000
309 S Willard Ave, San Jose 09/24/2014
1464 Douglas St, San Jose 06/20/2006
1545 Scott St, San Jose 10,404 04/14/1994 $110,000
446 Mayellen Ave, San Jose 11/13/2017
1478 Douglas St, San Jose 03/22/1993 $119,500
360 S Buena Vista Ave, San Jose 05/23/2019
538 Chiechi Ave, San Jose 07/07/2000 $141,000
1456 Douglas St, San Jose 11/03/2005
1508 Willard Garden CT, San Jose 05/31/2024 $825,000
1536 W San Carlos St, San Jose 1,480 03/08/2019 $12,750,000
490 S Willard Ave, San Jose 2,213 03/11/2004 $450,000
493 S Willard Ave, San Jose
358 Page St, San Jose 3,820 03/09/2016

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