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1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117 - Property report

Also known as: 1278 Topaz Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.141

Sale price

$282,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1278 Topaz Ave
San Jose, CA 95117
Zip code
95117
Neighborhood
West San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
299-09-004
Tract
2207

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/13/1996
Sale price
$282,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$5,702
Current property tax
$5,615
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.141
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

Area overview

Walk score
21 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
38 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
63 /100.  Bikeable
School district
17046
Ownership

Ownership information for 1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/13/1996 $282,000 XXX, XXXX XXXXX XXXXX
02/29/1988 $189,500 XXXXX, XXXXXXXX & X XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/06/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
03/23/2004 Deed XXXX, XXXXXX XXX, XXXX
11/13/1996 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXX, XXXX
03/10/1993 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX & XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX
02/29/1988 Deed XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX & X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1278 Topaz 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
Base tax
$5,702
Current property tax
$5,615
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$459,263
Land value
$288,103
Building value
$171,160

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $459,263 1.2416 $5,702 +2.66%
2024-2025 $450,258 1.2336 $5,554 +0.90%
2023-2024 $441,430 1.2471 $5,505 +1.53%
2022-2023 $432,776 1.2529 $5,422 +1.18%
2021-2022 $424,291 1.263 $5,359 +1.62%
2020-2021 $419,941 1.2558 $5,274 +3.66%
2019-2020 $411,708 1.2357 $5,087 +2.42%
2018-2019 $403,636 1.2306 $4,967 +1.11%
2017-2018 $395,723 1.2415 $4,913 +5.15%
2016-2017 $387,965 1.2043 $4,672 +0.61%
Permits

Permit information for 1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
10/24/2025
11/08/2006
11/28/2005
01/28/1997
04/26/1988

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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)
Discovery Charter School 7 Charter K-8 535 0.16
Leroy Anderson Elementary School 6 Public K-5 341 0.20
George C. Payne Elementary School 6 Public K-5 455 0.39
Primary Plus Elementary School NR Private PK-8 498 0.59
Primary Plus Elementary School NR Private PK-8 498 0.59
Little Tree Montessori Intl NR Private PK-5 78 0.70
Little Tree Montessori Intl NR Private PK-5 78 0.70
West Valley Middle School NR Private 5-8 119 0.78
Latimer Elementary School 5 Public K-8 492 0.80
Lynhaven Elementary School 4 Charter K-5 478 0.81
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Discovery Charter School 7 Charter K-8 535 0.16
Primary Plus Elementary School NR Private PK-8 498 0.59
The Harker School | Middle School NR Private 6-8 0 0.73
West Valley Middle School NR Private 5-8 119 0.78
As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy NR Private K-10 22 0.80
Latimer Elementary School 5 Public K-8 492 0.80
Easterbrook Discovery 8 Public K-8 954 0.93
San-Iku Gakuin NR Private PK-9 431 0.95
Moreland Middle School 5 Public 6-8 783 1.17
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Boynton High School 3 Public 9-12 179 0.64
As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy NR Private K-10 22 0.80
The Harker School NR Private K-12 1,853 1.09
Heritage Academy NR Private 1-12 6 1.15
Pioneer Family Academy NR Private K-12 136 1.30
Valley International Academy - Campbell Community Center NR Private 9-12 0 1.37
Prospect High School 7 Public 9-12 1,459 1.90
Lynbrook High School 10 Public 9-12 1,741 1.93

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Neighbors for 1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA

3949 Teale Ave, San Jose 3957 Teale Ave, San Jose 3849 Payne Ave, San Jose 1199 Topaz Ave, San Jose 1239 Topaz Ave, San Jose 1175 Topaz Ave, San Jose 4064 Teale Ave, San Jose 1214 Woodflower Way, San Jose 3933 Teale Ave, San Jose 1246 Topaz Ave, San Jose 3950 Teale Ave, San Jose 3766 Caravella Dr, San Jose 1151 Topaz Ave, San Jose 1184 Topaz Ave, San Jose 1263 Topaz Ave, San Jose 3919 Woodcreek Ln, San Jose 1159 Topaz Ave, San Jose 3778 Caravella Dr, San Jose 4032 Teale Ave, San Jose 3758 Caravella Dr, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA

95110, Santa Clara County, CA 95112, Santa Clara County, CA 95113, Santa Clara County, CA 95118, Santa Clara County, CA 95124, Santa Clara County, CA 95125, Santa Clara County, CA 95126, Santa Clara County, CA 95128, Santa Clara County, CA 95129, Santa Clara County, CA 95130, Santa Clara County, CA 95131, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

When was 1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117 last sold and what was the sale price?

1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117 was last sold on 11/13/1996 for $282,000.

What is the assessed value of 1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117?

1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117 is currently assessed at $459,263.

What are the property taxes for 1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117?

The property taxes for 1278 Topaz Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117 total $5,702.

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