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542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Menker Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Year built

1960

Acreage

0.155

Sale price

$1,168,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
542 Menker Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
Zip code
95128
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
277-24-010

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/07/2021
Sale price
$1,168,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$14,972
Building
Property type
Single Family
Year built
1960
Lot
Acreage
0.155
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

Area overview

Walk score
70 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
50 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
65 /100.  Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/07/2021 $1,168,000 XXXXX, XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
07/15/2010 $380,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/07/2021 Deed of Trust XXXXX, XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/07/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX XXXXX
10/26/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX. XXXXXXX
11/22/2010 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XX
07/15/2010 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 Menker 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
$14,972
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,239,490
Land value
$921,128
Building value
$318,362

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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 $1,239,490 1.2079 $14,972 +7.38%
2024-2025 $1,215,187 1.1474 $13,943 +1.50%
2023-2024 $1,191,360 1.1531 $13,738 +0.86%
2022-2023 $1,168,000 1.1661 $13,620 +158.30%
2021-2022 $449,765 1.1723 $5,273 +1.79%
2020-2021 $445,155 1.1637 $5,180 +1.89%
2019-2020 $436,427 1.165 $5,084 +0.74%
2018-2019 $427,870 1.1796 $5,047 +0.63%
2017-2018 $419,481 1.1957 $5,016 +0.62%
2016-2017 $411,257 1.2121 $4,985 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/04/2015
08/21/2015
11/19/2013
07/15/1986
01/19/1960

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.44
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 0.60
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.65
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.65
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.65
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.78
Merritt Trace Elementary School 4 Public K-5 831 0.79
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.80
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.44
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 0.60
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.65
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.65
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.65
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.78
Eitz Chaim Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.82
Herbert Hoover Middle School 3 Public 6-8 971 0.98
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.11
River Glen School 6 Public K-8 439 1.49
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 0.59
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 0.65
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.65
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 0.65
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 0.72
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.78
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.94
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.11
Del Mar High School 5 Public 9-12 1,293 1.22

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Neighbors for 542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA

517 Chiechi Ave, San Jose 527 Mayellen Ave, San Jose 401 Meridian Ave, San Jose 515 Mayellen Ave, San Jose 1555 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose 1609 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose 545 Mayellen Ave, San Jose 510 Menker Ave, San Jose 549 Mayellen Ave, San Jose 532 Mayellen Ave, San Jose 467 Meridian Ave, San Jose 529 Chiechi Ave, San Jose 371 Meridian Ave, San Jose 545 Meridian Ave, San Jose 1608 Scott St, San Jose 505 Mayellen Ave, San Jose 523 Chiechi Ave, San Jose 524 Chiechi Ave, San Jose 408 Page St, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 Menker 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 95126, 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 542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128?

The development at 542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 was built in 1960.

When was 542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 was last sold on 07/07/2021 for $1,168,000.

What is the assessed value of 542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128?

542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 is currently assessed at $1,239,490.

What are the property taxes for 542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128?

The property taxes for 542 Menker Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 total $14,971.

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