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5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 Property Information

5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose
Alternate address(es) 5498 Thornwood Dr
Zip code 95123
County Santa Clara
Tract 5180
Neighborhood Blossom Valley
Parcel ID 464-35-009

Sales & Tax Overview for 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Property tax $3,706

Lot & Building Information for 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

Building sqft 2,153
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.16
Lot sqft 7,050
Units 2
Year built 1974
Stories 1
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-1-8(PD))

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About 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123?

5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 was built in 1974 and has a total of 2,153 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $306,832, the tax amount paid for 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 is $3,706.

When was 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 last sold?

5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 was last sold in 02/08/2024.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/08/2024 Trust Transfer Deed
07/31/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 08/01/2043
07/31/2013 Grant Deed
11/23/2011 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $3,706
Market value $306,832

Assessment History for 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $306,832 1.2079 $3,706 +7.38%
2024-2025 $300,817 1.1474 $3,452 +1.50%
2023-2024 $294,919 1.1531 $3,401 +0.86%
2022-2023 $289,138 1.1661 $3,372 +1.46%
2021-2022 $283,470 1.1723 $3,323 +1.78%

Permits for 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

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Issued Permit Type Status
03/03/2011
03/09/1998
04/08/1974
12/06/1973
09/11/1973
08/22/1973
04/16/1973
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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)
Allen at Steinbeck School 2 Public K-5 394 0.41
Liberty High (Alternative) School 2 Public 3-12 217 0.74
Holy Family School NR Private PK-8 331 0.74
Holy Family School NR Private PK-8 331 0.74
Frost (Earl) Elementary School 6 Public K-6 295 1.19

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Liberty High (Alternative) School 2 Public 3-12 217 0.74
Holy Family School NR Private PK-8 331 0.74
Indigo Program 6 Public K-8 269 1.19
Spectrum Center Inc - San Jose NR Private K-12 52 1.23
Discovery Charter 2 4 Charter K-8 488 1.33

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Gunderson High School 5 Public 9-12 921 0.45
Liberty High (Alternative) School 2 Public 3-12 217 0.74
Spectrum Center Inc - San Jose NR Private K-12 52 1.23
Cambrian Academy NR Private 6-12 75 1.38
Apostles Lutheran School NR Private K-12 202 1.39

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Neighbors for 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose

Here are the neighbors for 5496 Thornwood Drive, San Jose.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5470 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 08/14/2013
5179 Devon Park CT, San Jose 11/30/1999 $426,000
542 Pure CT, San Jose 05/20/2021 $1,328,000
5550 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 05/20/2015
847 Wedgewood Dr, San Jose 2,153 12/13/2006
557 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 06/18/2013 $836,000
540 Pure CT, San Jose 08/19/2025
599 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 05/01/2025
567 Churchill Park Dr, San Jose 10/08/2020 $1,250,000
5139 Devon Park CT, San Jose 01/15/1997
553 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 12/09/2016 $799,000
597 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 09/12/2003 $500,000
565 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 01/31/2006
5479 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 11/30/2018
5524 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,153 06/20/2008
5567 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,418 04/19/2016 $580,000
589 Hyde Park Dr, San Jose 12/05/2019
569 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 06/27/2012 $400,000
5559 Thornwood Dr, San Jose 2,291 08/30/2005 $781,000
571 Kings Cross Way, San Jose 10/04/2005

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