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981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 Property Information

981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose
Zip code 95128
County Santa Clara
Tract 2350
Neighborhood Willow Glen
Parcel ID 282-34-002

Sales & Tax Overview for 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose

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Sale date 07/20/2001
Sale price $699,000
Arm's length
Property tax $12,569

Lot & Building Information for 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose

Building sqft 2,356
Building class Three and Four Family (03)
Acreage 0.17
Lot sqft 7,839
Units 3
Year built 1960
Stories 1
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Zoning district Multi Family Residential (R-M)
School district 17021

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About 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128?

981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 was built in 1960 and has a total of 2,356 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,032,612, the tax amount paid for 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 is $12,568.

When was 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 last sold and what was the last sale price?

981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 was last sold in 07/20/2001 for $699,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/20/2001 $699,000
02/10/2000 $435,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
07/20/2001 Deed
02/10/2000 Deed
11/18/1999 Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $12,569
Market value $1,032,612

Assessment History for 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 981 Leigh 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 $1,032,612 1.2172 $12,569 +3.66%
2024-2025 $1,012,366 1.1977 $12,125 +1.45%
2023-2024 $992,516 1.2042 $11,952 +1.09%
2022-2023 $973,056 1.215 $11,823 +1.33%
2021-2022 $953,978 1.2231 $11,668 +2.20%

Permits for 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
12/08/2025
06/13/2023
06/07/2023
12/13/2012
01/25/2008
05/31/1995
08/11/1959
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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)
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 0.15
Eitz Chaim Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.16
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.40
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 0.45
Blackford Elementary School 4 Charter K-5 374 0.63

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 0.15
Eitz Chaim Academy NR Private K-8 0 0.16
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.40
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 0.45
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.87

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Moran Autism Center NR Private 66 0.40
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 0.45
Del Mar High School 5 Public 9-12 1,293 0.56
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 0.58
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 0.87

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Neighbors for 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 981 Leigh Avenue, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
963 College Dr, San Jose 2,002 11/25/2019
936 Leigh Ave, San Jose 03/27/1996
1620 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose 12/01/2010
940 Goodwin Ave, San Jose 1,927
928 Leigh Ave, San Jose
2066 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose 18,060 12/11/2001
944 Leigh Ave, San Jose 07/10/2018
916 Leigh Ave, San Jose 12/29/2023 $1,358,000
1722 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose 3,802 07/08/2025
969 College Dr, San Jose 2,002 07/25/2023 $1,330,000
928 Lawton Ave, San Jose 2,252 09/02/2025
943 Lawton Ave, San Jose 2,120 08/27/2014
928 Goodwin Ave, San Jose 1,984 10/02/2025 $1,450,000
920 Leigh Ave, San Jose 05/16/2022
1011 Leigh Ave, San Jose 6,280 04/24/2026 $3,345,000
1980 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose 08/14/2025
972 College Dr, San Jose 3,300 01/02/2018 $1,470,000
921 Lawton Ave, San Jose 05/26/2020
918 Del Mar Ave, San Jose 5,052 04/04/2024
1650 Fruitdale Ave, San Jose 06/24/2021 $1,750,000

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