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1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129 Property Information

1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose
Zip code 95129
County Santa Clara
Tract 1893
Neighborhood West San Jose
Parcel ID 378-29-003

Sales & Tax Overview for 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose

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Sale date 04/14/2021
Sale price $1,800,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $24,104

Lot & Building Information for 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.146
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-1-8)
School district 17046

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About 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose

What is the assessed value of 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,948,376, the tax amount paid for 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129 is $24,191.

When was 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129 was last sold in 04/14/2021 for $1,800,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/14/2021 $1,800,000
09/15/2015 $1,275,000
07/12/2001 $537,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/14/2021 Deed of Trust 05/01/2053
04/14/2021 Grant Deed
12/26/2019 Deed of Trust 01/01/2050
12/26/2017 Grant Deed
12/26/2017 Deed of Trust 01/01/2048
12/26/2017 Grant Deed
12/04/2017 Trust Transfer Deed
09/15/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 10/01/2045
09/15/2015 Grant Deed
08/05/2014 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 08/01/2044
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $24,191
Current property tax $24,104
Market value $1,948,376

Assessment History for 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,948,376 1.2416 $24,191 +2.66%
2024-2025 $1,910,173 1.2336 $23,564 +0.90%
2023-2024 $1,872,720 1.2471 $23,355 +1.53%
2022-2023 $1,836,000 1.2529 $23,003 +30.62%
2021-2022 $1,394,397 1.263 $17,611 +1.61%

Permits for 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
10/21/2025
07/14/2020
07/11/2020
08/13/2001
01/05/2001
05/28/1993
05/21/1993
02/19/1987
08/26/1959
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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)
Country Lane Elementary School 6 Public K-5 452 0.48
Murdock-Portal Elementary School 9 Public K-5 559 0.61
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School 8 Public K-8 402 0.70
Easterbrook Discovery 8 Public K-8 954 0.92
Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary School 9 Public K-5 616 0.92

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School 8 Public K-8 402 0.70
Joaquin Miller Middle School 9 Public 6-8 1,078 0.90
Moreland Middle School 5 Public 6-8 783 0.91
Easterbrook Discovery 8 Public K-8 954 0.92
San-Iku Gakuin NR Private PK-9 431 1.02

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Prospect High School 7 Public 9-12 1,459 0.34
Lynbrook High School 10 Public 9-12 1,741 0.54
As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy NR Private K-10 22 1.14
Archbishop Mitty High School NR Private 9-12 1,768 1.34
Westmont High School 8 Public 9-12 1,741 1.84

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Neighbors for 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 1538 Petersen Avenue, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1524 Petersen Ave, San Jose 12/02/2011
1581 Lyle Dr, San Jose 09/19/2023 $2,207,000
1505 Lyle Dr, San Jose 02/15/2013
1502 Petersen Ave, San Jose 07/12/2024 $2,589,000
1484 Walbrook Dr, San Jose 04/20/2017
1495 English Dr, San Jose 12/01/2017 $1,775,000
5450 Mayme Ave, San Jose 37,010 10/25/2024
1624 Lyle Dr, San Jose 03/04/2025 $2,350,000
1610 Lyle Dr, San Jose 09/05/2018
1503 Lyle Dr, San Jose 04/27/2011 $765,000
1633 Lyle Dr, San Jose 09/15/2023
1489 English Dr, San Jose 10/26/2012
1546 Petersen Ave, San Jose 09/01/2021
1598 Lyle Dr, San Jose 09/08/2000 $525,000
1612 English Dr, San Jose 11/25/1996 $409,000
1516 Petersen Ave, San Jose 05/31/2016 $1,350,000
1231 Regency Pl, San Jose 12/18/2007 $1,250,000
1540 English Dr, San Jose 08/24/2005 $818,000
1510 Petersen Ave, San Jose 05/23/2013
1566 Lyle Dr, San Jose 07/20/2023

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